THE theme for the 2023 Pacific Games is captured in three simple words Challenge, Celebrate and Unity and as the event drawers closer and closer, there is already excitement in the air. For many Solomon Islanders, it was a proud moment when the country was given the honour to host the largest regional sporting event.…
Overnight, Australia supported 65 Solomon Islands nationals to leave Israel on a flight from Tel Aviv to Dubai alongside Australians, their families and citizens from partner nations including other Pacific Island Countries. The group is on their way home from Dubai and will travel this evening on an Australian government assisted departure flight. “Australia is…
ON October 15, International Day of Rural Women is being recognised around the world bringing attention to the unique challenges faced by women in rural communities. Issues such as limited access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities are widespread and are often compounded by environmental and cultural factors that can prevent rural women from fully…
THE Prime Minister and Minister for the 2023 Pacific Games Manasseh Sogavare launched the 2023 Pacific Games tickets yesterday. Launching the tickets at Our Telekom’s Point Cruz Office, Prime Minister Sogavare said, “The XVII (17th) Chapter of the Pacific Games is coming to our shores in a few weeks.” He therefore encouraged Solomon Islanders to…
MALAITA Province Premier Martin Fini returned to Auki a happy man following the signing of a deal for the tar-sealing of the Auki Road in Honiara. Solomon Star Auki caught up with Premier Fini following his arrival k from Honiara on Friday last week following the signing of a historical deal that will pave the…
THE Pikinini Netter’s programme organised by the SOSA (Selwyn Old Students’ Association) Netball Club concluded with a certificate presentation ceremony to the 70 girls who participated in the programme. The certificate presentation was held at the SMI Netball Court Town Ground last Saturday. SOSA Netball Club Head Coach Shalom Waita told Star Sports that this…
REGISTRATION of new voters should be an ongoing exercise rather than being a once-in-every-four-years exercise. Member of Parliament for Central Guadalcanal and Minister of Communication & Aviation Peter Shanel Agovaka made the comments when contributing to the debate on The Constitution (Amendment) (Candidacy Disqualification) Bill 2023 last week. The Bill was passed by a majority…
IN a realm where business and spirituality are commonly seen as distinct, Dr Ken Long, author of The Model Steward Canvas, introduces a ground-breaking concept that unites them – business and spirituality. Originating from a programme on business, innovation and discipleship in Papua New Guinea in December 2019, Dr Long and his colleague Christina Hawkins…
THE government and people of Australia are once again acknowledged for their contribution to the Pacific Games 2023 with a sum of $14.9 million used to refurbish classrooms at Solomon Islands National University (SINU). The money was used to upgrade and refurbish five buildings, including 109 bedrooms, four common rooms and 11 ablution and laundry…