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Lata Hospital running on two doctors, health minister told
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Lata Hospital running on two doctors, health minister told

Dr Hugh Blessing Renga told Minister for Health and Medical Services Hon Morris Toiraena that Lata Hospital has two doctors but needs at least four, the Government Communication Unit said.

16 hours ago
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Acting PM says Vanikoro airport, border patrol base to start in 2027
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Acting PM says Vanikoro airport, border patrol base to start in 2027

Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Communication and Aviation Hon Frederick Kologeto said the Government will begin work on a new airport and an Eastern Border Patrol Base in Vanikoro in 2027.

16 hours ago
Lata airport runway and new terminal handed over
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Lata airport runway and new terminal handed over

Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Communication and Aviation Hon Frederick Kologeto said the upgraded Santa Cruz (Lata) Airport would improve aviation safety and connectivity for Temotu Province.

20 hours ago
Simon Baete taking his oath before Governor General Sir David Tiva Kapu at Government House
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Simon Baete sworn in as agriculture ministry permanent secretary

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development said Mr Baete took his oath before Governor-General Sir David Tiva Kapu at Government House on 29 October.

29 Oct 2026
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Sogavare wishes Prime Minister Wale a speedy recovery in Australia

Leader of the Official Opposition Manasseh Sogavare has wished Prime Minister Matthew Wale well after the prime minister left for medical treatment in Australia, and thanked the National Referral Hospital staff who referred him.

29 Oct 2026
Government takes ownership of forfeited vessel MV Wealth
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Government takes ownership of forfeited vessel MV Wealth

The Director of Immigration has forfeited the Chinese vessel MV Wealth under the Immigration Act 2012 following a joint investigation into its entry into Solomon Islands, the Government Communication Unit said.

23 Oct 2026
Waimapuru National Secondary School, where MEHRD says building work will be funded from 2027.
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Education ministry lists 14 infrastructure projects for Waimapuru NSS

The Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development says 14 building projects for Waimapuru National Secondary School are in the 2027 development budget.

22 Oct 2026
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Sogavare Conveys Opposition Condolences on Passing of MP David Gina

Leader of the Official Opposition Manasseh Damukana Sogavare has extended condolences on behalf of the Opposition Group in Parliament on the passing of Hon David Gina, MP for South New Georgia, Rendova and Tetepari.

16 Oct 2026
New Ombudsman Dick Stanley Pirione takes his Oath before the Governor General
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Pirione sworn in as Ombudsman at Government House

The Government Communication Unit said Mr Dick Stanley Pirione took his Oaths of Office and Allegiance before Governor General Sir David Tiva Kapu on 14 October.

15 Oct 2026
National Disaster Council chair and MECDM permanent secretary David Hiba Hiriasia.
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Government to rebuild around 1300 homes destroyed by cyclone Maila

The National Disaster Council says SB$75 million has been allocated to rebuild homes lost to tropical cyclone Maila in Western and Choiseul Provinces.

6 Oct 2026
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