A team from the World Trade Organisation Secretariat was in Honiara last week to hold consultations in preparation for the next Solomon Islands Trade Policy Review earmarked for 2024. The team met with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade and other relevant government ministries during their four days consultation last week. As a…
WASHINGTON has been hailed for its continued assistance to efforts in Solomon Islands for the removal of World War II Unexploded Ordnances (UXOs). Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made the commendation when addressing the 78th United Nations General Assembly last Saturday morning (Solomon Islands time). “Mr President, the Pacific has been a victim of power politics…
MEMBERS of the Malaita Provincial Assembly (MPAs) who were part of the former Daniel Suidani-led Malaita Alliance for Rural Advancement (MARA) government met and welcomed home their former leader in a brief meeting in Auki. Speaking to Solomon Star Auki following the meeting with Mr Suidani last Friday afternoon, MPA for Ward 24 Peter Taraumae…
THE country’s new Director of Public Prosecution Andrew Kelesi was sworn into office by the Governor General Sir David Vunagi at Government House last Thursday. He replaced former DPP Rachel Olutimayin whose contract ended on September 9. Mr Kelesi, who hails from North Malaita, holds a Masters of Law from the University of Newcastle in…
PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare has called on Japan at the 78th United Nations General Assembly to explore other options in addressing its treated nuclear waste water and immediately stop discharging it into the Pacific Ocean. In his speech to the UNGA last Saturday (Solomon Islands time) Prime Minister reiterated that Solomon Islands stands with likeminded…