International buyers and local tourism operators at the successful 'Mi Save Solo 2024' event in Honiara.
International buyers and local tourism operators at the successful 'Mi Save Solo 2024' event in Honiara. Source: Tourism Solomons

Items handed over includes a generator (plus drum fuel), ICT equipment, and furniture which will ensure a comfortable learning environment and enable students to continue their studies during power outages. Bethesda Disability and Support Centre Receives Essential Equipment

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The Bethesda Disability and Support Centre in Guadalcanal have received essential equipment and furniture from Australia enabling them to deliver inclusive training for its students.

Ten women from the communities of Valekocha in Bahomea and Pamphylia in Malango completed the six-week program, setting the stage for broader community development. First Graduates of Tina River CBSP Literacy Program Celebrate Milestone

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The Literacy and Numeracy Training Program under the Tina River Hydropower Community Benefit Sharing Project (CBSP) has successfully graduated its first group of participants, marking a significant milestone in the initiative's journey.

Australia Strengthens Cocoa Production and Market Access in Malaita

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Local business LF & Sons Enterprises has announced it is expanding cocoa supplies and improving market access to support livelihoods in remote areas of Malaita.

MOFT Warns Vendors: Only Authorized Government Procurements Will Be Paid

The Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MOFT) reminds vendors that unauthorized procurements or commitments to deliver goods and services to the Government are serious violations of the Public Financial Management (Procurement) Regulations 2021 (PPR 2021) and the SIG Procurement and Contract Administration Manual 2022 (SIGPCAM 2022).

Features

While other Pacific nations have made strides towards reducing child mortality, Kiribati has struggled to achieve even modest progress, leaving it far from reaching the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target of reducing U5MR to 25 per 1,000 live births by 2030.

Child Mortality in Kiribati: A Wake-Up Call for Urgent Action

By Rachel Nunn, Tinte Itinteang, Nabura Ioteba and William Tan

Kiribati faces one of the highest child mortality rates in the region, with under-5 mortality rates (U5MR) remaining stubbornly high for more than a decade.

Mr. Alpha Gelly, Sairagi Community Facilitator in Sairagi, Solomon Islands, demonstrating the Spawning Potential Survey (SPS) tool which communities use to better manage community based fisheries.

Conservation’s Best Hope Lies in Community-Led Efforts

By Duncan Williams, Grace Nugi, Henry Kaniki

Today’s Living Planet Report paints a sobering picture: wildlife populations across the world are in severe decline.

As UNDP, we work hand in hand with the Solomon Islands Government, the integrity institutions and civil society, as well as international partners, including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the European Union.

46 Years of Democracy for the People, by the People of Solomon Islands

By Dr. Raluca Eddon

Today, as we commemorate the International Day of Democracy, Solomon Islands has elected to dedicate the celebration of its 46 years of democracy to the theme 'Democracy for the people, by the people.'

Letters to the Editor

Vote wise!

By Bardy Mykel from East Honiara

This time we need the new leadership so we can move forward. Voters please enough of lying to the good...

Offensive Clip online

By Rhii Matita from Honiara

Good morning, Just like to comment regarding the above-mentioned subject. What they did is beyond reasonable...

Bad weather for games

By Nerold Hui from East Honiara

Hello. Are there any plans to make sure we are ready in case the weather is like this during the games?...