THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) is providing Solomon Islands Government with the second tranche of financing for its Land and Maritime Connectivity Project totalling $53 million. The project is strengthening transport infrastructure in Solomon Islands. The Land and Maritime Connectivity Project was approved by the ADB Board in June 2021 to be funded by a…
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) and the Office of Auditor General (OAG) have commenced preliminary discussions on the OAG’s Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) audit report. However, RSIPF Commissioner Mostyn Mangau confirmed that RSIPF is waiting for the OAG to formally refer the report to RSIPF to commence investigation. Commissioner Mangau said, any issue…
GIRLS in Solomon Islands are silently facing challenges daily due to inaccessibility to safe channels to voice their concerns. That’s according to the Country Program Manager of Plan International Solomon Islands, Clement Manuri. Speaking to Solomon Star after the International Day of Girls (IDG) event held at the Kilupania Resort recently, Mr Manuri highlighted the importance…
Rugby Solomon Islands has today, Wednesday, received a donation of training kits from UK charity SOS Kit Aid through partnership with the British High Commission. SOS Kit Aid is a charity organisation that distributes both new and second-hand rugby kits to children all over the world, with the support of World Rugby. It was founded…
The progress of any nation can only be as swift as its progress in education. In the words of President John F. Kennedy, “Our progress as a nation can be no swifter than our progress in education. The human mind is our fundamental resource.” This profound truth has never been more relevant for the Solomon…
LEADER of Opposition Matthew Wale says the Auditor General’s Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) report is an indictment on the DCGA government and its reckless handling of the scheme. In a statement Wednesday Wale said, any government half as competent should have known about the abuse of public funds under the ESP. He said it is…
Police officers at Kirakira police station in Makira-Ulawa Province recently conducted a crime prevention strategy initiative and law & order awareness talks to the people of Mu’u village Central Bauro in Makira-Ulawa Province. Members of the Community Policing Team conducted the outreach on Sunday 20th October 2024. The awareness talk topics included; Crime Prevention strategy…
Solomon Water (SW) is working hard to improve water infrastructure in the country to ensure consistent water supply reaches homes, schools, workplaces and healthcare facilities. Solomon Water Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Carmine Piantedosi highlighted this, Thursday, at the commemoration of the Global Hand Washing Day. The annual event was held at the Dreamcast Theater Hub…
Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, His Excllency (H.E) William Soaki has joined a high-level delegation from the Solomon Islands led by Minister of Communication and Aviation, Hon. Fredrick Kologeto on an official visit to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (PNG). The visit was aimed to enhance bilateral cooperation in the communications and…
AS of Monday this week, five gold sponsors and one silver sponsor have been secured by the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (SICCI) for the upcoming Business Excellence Award (BEA). They are: ANZ for Large Business of the Year Award, Bank of South Pacific (BSP) for Business Contribution to the Community Award, NZ…