Australian Mammography Specialist Strengthens Breast Imaging Services at Solomon Islands National Referral Hospital
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), through the National Referral Hospital (NRH), successfully hosted Australian mammography specialist Ms. Carol McDonald for a week-long clinical training and mentoring program from 21–27 June 2026.
The program marks a significant milestone in efforts to bolster breast imaging services and build essential local capacity within Solomon Islands.
Ms. Carol McDonald, who is currently completing a three-month assignment in Vanuatu with the Australian Volunteers Program, generously self-funded her travel to Honiara to support the NRH Radiology Department. Her mission focused on empowering local radiographers with advanced techniques for patient positioning and the production of high-quality diagnostic mammograms.
A pilot NRH breast screening initiative was launched as part of the visit. This new program introduces a structured system for patient registration, documentation, and follow-up. By implementing a formal recall system—where patients are scheduled for follow-up screenings at six-month, one-year, or two-year intervals based on clinical needs—the hospital has taken its first major step toward a comprehensive, organised national breast screening service.
In addition to technical training, Ms. Carol McDonald facilitated discussions on strategies to boost community participation in breast health screenings, and worked closely with interdisciplinary teams to streamline patient care pathways.
Mrs. Loreta Maeohu, speaking on behalf of the NRH imaging department, emphasized the critical nature of this training:
"Training such as this is vital for my team, especially given the rising prevalence of breast cancer in our country. This experience has significantly improved our ability to assess samples and deliver more accurate results.
“We look forward to ongoing collaborations with Radiology Across Borders to continue building our skills."
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services extends its deepest appreciation to Radiology Across Borders, an Australian-based not-for-profit organisation, for their commitment to improving radiological services in the Solomon Islands.
This partnership highlights the power of international cooperation in specialist healthcare, ensuring the local health workforce is equipped with the modern techniques and systems necessary to provide high-quality care to the people of the Solomon Islands. As capacity and resources grow, MHMS plans to progressively expand the breast screening initiative, aiming for a broader, more sustainable impact on public health.
In photo: Mrs. Carol McDonald (Mammography Specialist) with the NRH Imaging team at NRH
澳大利亚乳腺摄影专家加强所罗门群岛国家转诊医院的乳腺影像服务
卫生与医疗服务部(MHMS)通过国家转诊医院(NRH)成功邀请澳大利亚乳腺摄影专家卡罗尔·麦克唐纳(Ms. Carol McDonald)进行为期一周的临床培训和指导项目,时间为2026年6月21日至27日。
该项目标志着加强乳腺影像服务和在所罗门群岛建立必要的本地能力的重要里程碑。
卡罗尔·麦克唐纳目前正在与澳大利亚志愿者项目在瓦努阿图完成为期三个月的任务,她慷慨自费前往霍尼亚拉,以支持NRH放射科。她的任务重点是赋能当地放射技师,教授患者定位和高质量诊断乳腺摄影的先进技术。
在此次访问中,NRH启动了一项乳腺筛查试点计划。该新项目引入了患者注册、文档和后续跟进的结构化系统。通过实施正式的召回系统——根据临床需求安排患者在六个月、一年或两年后进行后续筛查,医院迈出了建立全面、有组织的国家乳腺筛查服务的第一步。
除了技术培训外,卡罗尔·麦克唐纳还促进了关于增强社区参与乳腺健康筛查的策略讨论,并与跨学科团队密切合作,以简化患者护理流程。
NRH影像部门的洛雷塔·梅奥胡(Mrs. Loreta Maeohu)代表部门发言,强调了此次培训的重要性:
“这样的培训对我的团队至关重要,尤其是在我们国家乳腺癌发病率上升的情况下。这次经历显著提高了我们评估样本和提供更准确结果的能力。
“我们期待与Radiology Across Borders的持续合作,以继续提升我们的技能。”
卫生与医疗服务部对澳大利亚非营利组织Radiology Across Borders在改善所罗门群岛放射服务方面的承诺表示衷心感谢。
这一合作关系突显了国际合作在专业医疗保健中的力量,确保当地卫生工作者掌握提供高质量护理所需的现代技术和系统。随着能力和资源的增长,MHMS计划逐步扩大乳腺筛查计划,旨在对公共健康产生更广泛、更可持续的影响。
照片:卡罗尔·麦克唐纳(乳腺摄影专家)与NRH影像团队合影
MALD Hands Over SBD 1.34 million Dollars to Support Indigenous Agribusinesses Under the GREAT Government Agriculture Policy & The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MALD) [...]
农业与畜牧业发展部(MALD)向原住民农业企业提供134万所元支持,依据伟大政府农业政策...
East Kwara’ae Timber Bridges Repaired by Local Group, Enhancing Access and Safety & Three timber bridges in East Kwara’ae, located along the Ward 15 and 16 [...]
东夸拉艾木桥由当地团体修复,提升通行与安全。
东夸拉艾的三座木桥,位于15和16号区...
Honiara Road Upgrade Enters Final Stage as Hot Bread Roundabout Nears Completion. & The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), through the Land and Maritime Connectivity Project [...]
霍尼亚拉道路升级进入最后阶段,热面包环形交叉口即将完成。
基础设施发展部(Ministry of Infrastructure Development,MID)通过土地和海洋连接项目(Land and Maritime Connectivity Project)[...]
Solomon Islands, U.S. Sign Shiprider Agreement to Protect Maritime Domain & THE Government today has signed the Shiprider Agreement with the United States of America in [...]
所罗门群岛与美国签署船员协议以保护海洋领域
政府今天与美国签署了船员协议,以 [...]
Fisheries Minister Hon. Polycarp Paea this morning, officially handed over 50 boats and OBM to seaweed farmers.
It is hoped that the boats and OBMs will boost seaweed production in the country especially in terms of transportation.
The Solomon Islands government is funding this project.// MFMR Media
渔业部长霍恩·波利卡普·帕埃亚今晨正式向海藻农民交付50艘船只和外部机动船(OBM)。
希望这些船只和OBM能够提升该国的海藻生产,尤其是在运输方面。
所罗门群岛政府为该项目提供资金。// MFMR媒体
📣Inter-Ministry Games Update
⚽️🥅MCILI Edge National Parliament 4–2 in Entertaining Futsal Clash
MCILI produced an impressive attacking display to defeat National Parliament 4–2 in an exciting Inter-Ministry Futsal match. Both teams played with great energy and determination, but MCILI's sharp finishing and teamwork proved the difference.
📣部门间运动会最新消息
⚽️🥅MCILI在一场精彩的五人制足球比赛中以4–2战胜国家议会
MCILI展现了令人印象深刻的进攻表现,在一场激动人心的部门间五人制足球比赛中以4–2击败国家议会。两队都表现出极大的活力和决心,但MCILI的精准射门和团队合作成为了胜负的关键。
MALD Hands Over SBD 1.34 million Dollars to Support Indigenous Agribusinesses Under the GREAT Government Agriculture Policy
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MALD) has reaffirmed the GREAT Government's commitment to strengthening indigenous agribusinesses by handing over SBD 1,343,940 in Commercial Agriculture Development Project (CADP) Support Fund grants to four local enterprises today at the ministry’s headquarter in Honiara.
The funding will support value-adding, downstream processing, farmer to market access, and post-harvest development under the Government's agriculture policy, to increase local production through consistent access to markets, create employment, and improve rural livelihoods.
The recipients are Cathliro Commodities Development Ltd (SBD724,000) to complete its chocolate processing factory in Honiara, SOLKAVA Exporter (SBD313,940) to secure international marketing standards, procure kava from provincial farmers and complete its processing facility infrastructure, Goshen Enterprise (SBD200,000) to procure taro, support transportation, and provide post-harvest training for farmers in Malaita Province and MNEM Investment (SBD106,000) to procure and transport kava for processing, packaging and trade.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development Hon Franklyn Derek Wasi said the grants represent the Government's confidence in local entrepreneurs and its strong will to grow the agricultural sector through partnerships with indigenous businesses.
"We value your partnership and commitment to supporting the development of our country. Supporting local agribusinesses is an investment in the future of our economy, and I am confident you will use this assistance for its intended purpose to grow your businesses and create opportunities for your communities," he said.
The Minister emphasized that the funding forms part of the first round of support delivered under the GREAT Government and demonstrates its commitment to empowering indigenous entrepreneurs across the Solomon Islands.
He also reminded recipients that the grants are public funds entrusted to them on behalf of the people of Solomon Islands.
"These are public funds. The money does not belong to the Minister or the Ministry it belongs to the people of Solomon Islands. We ask all recipients to use these funds responsibly and strictly for their intended purpose."
On behalf of the recipients, Shirly Teioli of SOLKAVA Exporter thanked the Government for investing in local agribusinesses and rural farming communities.
"This financial assistance marks a significant milestone for our enterprise. It enables us to improve our processing capacity, meet international quality standards, and create a more reliable and sustainable source of income for our rural farmers, particularly women and young people. We pledge to use these funds transparently and for their intended purpose," she said.
Representing Cathliro Commodities Development Ltd, Thomas Chan said the funding would enable the company to complete its chocolate processing factory and expand opportunities for farmers.
"These funds are greatly needed to complete our downstream processing facility. Once operational, it will allow us to add value to our products, create employment, improve market access, and provide greater support to our farmers and local communities."
Max Lazarus, Managing Director of MNEM Investment, described the funding as an investment in building a stronger agricultural value chain for Solomon Islands.
"Our vision is to see Solomon Islands products recognised not simply as commodities but as quality products that proudly carry the name of our country. By connecting farmers with processors and export markets, we can create lasting opportunities for farming communities across all provinces."
Levite Maesimae, Director of Goshen Enterprise, said the support would strengthen local production and benefit farmers in Malaita Province.
"This funding is a significant investment in the future of our business. It will strengthen our operations, expand production capacity, and help us better serve our farmers, customers, and communities. We are committed to using these funds responsibly."
The ceremony was also witnessed by MNEM Investment business partner Benjamin Masoe, Director of Serenco Labs Auckland and Kava Pure Extraction, who commended the Solomon Islands Government for supporting the private sector and promoting value addition.
"I congratulate the Government for this important initiative. Solomon Islands kava has exceptional potential, and with the right investment, strong partnerships, and continued Government support, it can become a premium product recognised in international markets."
Under the CADP Fund Agreements, recipients are required to use the grants only for approved activities, submit monthly financial and progress reports, and comply with Government monitoring and auditing requirements. The agreements ensure accountability while supporting sustainable commercial agriculture and encouraging greater private sector participation.
The grant handover marks a significant milestone in the implementation of the GREAT Government's agriculture policy, reinforcing MALD's commitment to building resilient agribusinesses, increasing value-added exports, creating jobs, and improving livelihoods for farming communities throughout the Solomon Islands.
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MALD Press Release
农业与畜牧业发展部(MALD)重申了GREAT政府加强土著农业企业的承诺,今天在霍尼亚拉的部总部向四家当地企业发放了1343940所罗门元的商业农业发展项目(CADP)支持基金补助。
这笔资金将支持增值、下游加工、农民到市场的通道以及收获后的发展,旨在通过持续的市场准入来增加当地生产,创造就业机会,改善农村生计。
受助者包括Cathliro Commodities Development Ltd(724,000所罗门元),用于完成其在霍尼亚拉的巧克力加工厂;SOLKAVA Exporter(313,940所罗门元),用于确保国际市场标准、从省级农民处采购卡瓦并完成其加工设施基础设施;Goshen Enterprise(200,000所罗门元),用于采购芋头、支持运输并为马莱塔省的农民提供收获后培训;以及MNEM Investment(106,000所罗门元),用于采购和运输卡瓦以进行加工、包装和贸易。
在交接仪式上,农业与畜牧业发展部长弗兰克林·德里克·瓦西(Hon Franklyn Derek Wasi)表示,这些补助代表了政府对当地企业家的信心,以及通过与土著企业的合作推动农业部门发展的强烈意愿。
“我们重视您的合作伙伴关系和对支持我们国家发展的承诺。支持当地农业企业是对我们经济未来的投资,我相信您会将这笔资助用于其预期目的,以发展您的企业并为您的社区创造机会,”他说。
部长强调,这笔资金是GREAT政府提供的第一轮支持的一部分,展示了其赋权所罗门群岛土著企业家的承诺。
他还提醒受助者,这些补助是代表所罗门群岛人民托付给他们的公共资金。
"这些是公共资金。这笔钱不属于部长或部门,而是属于所罗门群岛的人民。我们要求所有接受者负责任地使用这些资金,并严格用于其预定目的。"
作为接受者的代表,SOLKAVA Exporter的Shirly Teioli感谢政府对当地农业企业和农村农业社区的投资。
"这笔财政援助标志着我们企业的一个重要里程碑。它使我们能够提高加工能力,达到国际质量标准,并为我们的农村农民,特别是女性和年轻人,创造一个更可靠和可持续的收入来源。我们承诺透明地使用这些资金,并用于其预定目的,"她说。
代表Cathliro Commodities Development Ltd的Thomas Chan表示,这笔资金将使公司能够完成其巧克力加工厂,并为农民扩展机会。
"这些资金对于完成我们的下游加工设施是非常必要的。一旦投入运营,它将使我们能够为我们的产品增值,创造就业机会,改善市场准入,并为我们的农民和当地社区提供更大的支持。"
MNEM Investment的董事总经理Max Lazarus将这笔资金形容为对建立所罗门群岛更强大农业价值链的投资。
"我们的愿景是让所罗门群岛的产品不仅被视为商品,而是作为自豪地承载我们国家名称的优质产品。通过将农民与加工商和出口市场连接起来,我们可以为各省的农业社区创造持久的机会。"
Goshen Enterprise的董事Levite Maesimae表示,这项支持将加强当地生产,并使马莱塔省的农民受益。
"这笔资金是对我们业务未来的重要投资。它将加强我们的运营,扩大生产能力,并帮助我们更好地服务于我们的农民、客户和社区。我们承诺负责任地使用这些资金。"
仪式还得到了MNEM Investment商业伙伴Benjamin Masoe、Serenco Labs Auckland和Kava Pure Extraction的董事的见证,他赞扬所罗门群岛政府对支持私营部门和促进增值的努力。
"我祝贺政府推出这一重要举措。所罗门群岛的卡瓦(kava)具有卓越的潜力,凭借正确的投资、强有力的合作伙伴关系以及持续的政府支持,它可以成为在国际市场上得到认可的优质产品。"
根据CADP基金协议,受助者必须仅将拨款用于批准的活动,提交每月的财务和进展报告,并遵守政府的监测和审计要求。这些协议确保了问责制,同时支持可持续商业农业,鼓励更多的私营部门参与。
拨款交接标志着伟大政府农业政策实施的重要里程碑,强化了农业与农村发展部(MALD)致力于建设韧性农业企业、增加附加值出口、创造就业机会以及改善所罗门群岛农业社区生计的承诺。
结束//
MALD新闻稿
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在金岭矿业的第1坑发生泥石流后,恢复了一具尸体。
Ministry of police clarifies police academy site works at Rove & Honiara, 28 July 2026: The Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services (MPNSCS) and [...]
警察部明确罗夫警察学院的现场工作
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Solomon Islands and Hong Kong SAR to Implement Visa-Free Travel Arrangement & Solomon Islands and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic [...]
所罗门群岛与香港特别行政区实施免签旅行安排 所罗门群岛与中华人民共和国香港特别行政区(HKSAR)......
Environment Minister Ghemu meets Premier Veo on TC Maila recovery plans & Gizo, Western Province, 28 July 2026: The Minister for Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management [...]
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Prime Minister Matthew Cooper Wale is currently in Tulagi, Central Islands Province as guest of honor to witness the official opening of the Nambawan Haus Museum.
Located in the former official residence of the resident commissioner of the British Solomon Islands Protectorate, the Nambawan Haus Museum in Tulagi is one of the Solomon Islands’ most significant heritage sites.
总理马修·库珀·瓦尔(Matthew Cooper Wale)目前在中央岛省的图拉吉,作为贵宾见证南巴万博物馆的正式开幕。
南巴万博物馆位于英属所罗门群岛保护区驻地专员的前官邸,是所罗门群岛最重要的遗产地之一。
🇸🇧 Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Cooper Wale has returned to Honiara today following official engagements in the United States and Japan, where he held a series of high-level meetings aimed at strengthening Solomon Islands’ international partnerships and advancing the country’s national priorities.
Upon his arrival at Honiara International Airport, the Prime Minister met with members of the local media during a press conference, providing an update on the outcomes of his overseas mission. He highlighted key discussions, cooperation opportunities, and the importance of building stronger relationships with international partners to support Solomon Islands’ development.
The Prime Minister also answered questions from journalists on a range of issues, offering further insight into the visit and the Government’s priorities moving forward.
🎥 Watch the highlights from the Prime Minister’s arrival and press conference.
🇸🇧 瓦尔(Matthew Cooper Wale)总理今天返回霍尼亚拉,结束了在美国和日本的官方访问。在此期间,他举行了一系列高层会议,旨在加强所罗门群岛的国际伙伴关系,并推动国家的优先事项。
在霍尼亚拉国际机场抵达后,总理在新闻发布会上与当地媒体成员会面,提供了他海外访问成果的最新情况。他强调了关键讨论、合作机会,以及与国际伙伴建立更强关系的重要性,以支持所罗门群岛的发展。
总理还回答了记者关于一系列问题的提问,进一步阐述了此次访问及政府未来的优先事项。
🎥 请观看总理抵达和新闻发布会的精彩片段。
SMALL MALAITA CONSTITUENCY STRENGTHENS ROAD DEVELOPMENT WITH NEW MACHINERY HANDOVER & The Small Malaita Constituency has taken another major step toward improving rural infrastructure with the [...]
小马莱塔选区通过新机械交接加强道路发展。小马莱塔选区在改善农村基础设施方面又迈出了重要一步......
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中央克瓦拉埃选区交付115个社区项目,结束2025年CDF项目实施
中央克瓦拉埃选区(CKC)办公室在尊敬的......的领导下,
Fisheries Minister, Hon Polycarp Paea, this afternoon paid a visit to Forum Fisheries Agency Secretariat to familirise himself with this regional body.
He is accompanied by Permanent Secretary Dr Christain Ramofafia, Deputy Secretary Technical Mr James Teri, Deputy Secretary Corporate Services Mr Patteson Lusi and Fisheries Director Mr Edward Honiwala
A brief presentation by the Director General of FFA Mr Noan Parkop kicked start the engagement.
This visit will enable the minister to fully understand the work of FFA in the region and also the benefits member countries including Solomon Islands receive from the regional body.
渔业部长Hon Polycarp Paea今天下午访问了论坛渔业机构(FFA)秘书处,以便熟悉这个区域机构。
他随行的有常务秘书Dr Christain Ramofafia、副秘书技术部Mr James Teri、副秘书企业服务部Mr Patteson Lusi和渔业局局长Mr Edward Honiwala。
FFA总干事Mr Noan Parkop的简要介绍开启了此次交流。
此次访问将使部长能够全面了解FFA在该地区的工作,以及包括所罗门群岛在内的成员国从该区域机构获得的利益。
Expression of Interest (EOI) – Land Use Expert for UNCCD 2026 National Reporting
Application Deadline Extended
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) invites Expressions of Interest from qualified individual consultants to serve as a Land Use Expert for the Solomon Islands 2026 UNCCD National Reporting Process.
This short-term consultancy will support the preparation of Solomon Islands' national reporting obligations under the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). The assignment is based in Honiara and will run for 55 working days over five months (July–November 2026), with possible consultations in the provinces as required.
Interested applicants are encouraged to review the full Terms of Reference and application requirements through the link below:
https://drive.google.com/.../1PuQZYE1oMZfVlgALBxB.../view...
Extended Application Deadline: 3 August 2026
Applications should be submitted in English with the subject line:
"Expression of Interest – Land Use Expert for UNCCD 2026 National Reporting"
For further information, please contact:
Reeya Rakchhandha Chief Economics Officer Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Email: rrakchhandha@mal.gov.sb
We encourage suitably qualified professionals with expertise in land use, land degradation, GIS, environmental management, or related fields to apply.
Expression of Interest (EOI) – Land Use Expert for UNCCD 2026 National Reporting
Application Deadline Extended
农业和畜牧业部(MAL)邀请合格的个人顾问提交征求意向,担任所罗门群岛2026年联合国防治荒漠化公约(UNCCD)国家报告过程的土地利用专家。
这项短期咨询将支持所罗门群岛在联合国防治荒漠化公约下的国家报告义务的准备工作。该任务将在霍尼亚拉进行,为期55个工作日,持续五个月(2026年7月至11月),并根据需要在各省进行咨询。
鼓励有兴趣的申请者通过以下链接查看完整的任务说明和申请要求:
https://drive.google.com/.../1PuQZYE1oMZfVlgALBxB.../view...
Extended Application Deadline: 3 August 2026
申请应以英语提交,主题为:
"Expression of Interest – Land Use Expert for UNCCD 2026 National Reporting"
如需更多信息,请联系:
Reeya Rakchhandha 首席经济官 农业和畜牧业部 电子邮件:rrakchhandha@mal.gov.sb
我们鼓励具有土地利用、土地退化、地理信息系统(GIS)、环境管理或相关领域专业知识的合格专业人士申请。
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