Some donor partners and the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) have denied any “strings attached” to their financial assistance or advertising support directed toward media organizations. This clarification was made by Australia’s High Commission Second Secretary (Strategic Communications and Public Diplomacy) Samuel Cox, U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Officer Kristine Marsh, and Director of the Government Communication…
The traditional chief of Bava Island on Vella, Western Province has voiced strong opposition to any proposed mining operations on the island. This is due to mining’s potential destruction of ancestral land, environmental degradation, and threats to the livelihoods of local communities. Speaking to Solomon Star in an interview this week, chief Casper Dorauvo emphasized…
The Auditor General’s audit report of the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) attracted a lot of attention when it was first presented but now hardly being mentioned, by the media or the government, informing the public of where things are with regard to holding those responsible for this GRAND THEFT OF PUBLIC FUNDS to account. One…
A looming water crisis is unfolding again in Gizo, Western Province, as residents continue to face critical shortages of clean and reliable water. Lack of rain over the past months had been attributed to residents in the township and surrounding communities facing water shortage. Most of the water tanks have either run dry or are…
DUE to increasing cases of malaria in Malaita Province in the past months, government through the Vector-Borne Disease Office in Auki is currently touring various communities to conduct malaria awareness campaigns and distribute bed nets. According to the distribution schedule, a team comprising officers from the Vector-Borne Disease Unit and Kilu’ufi Hospital’s Health Promotion Department…
ANZ Solomon Islands is encouraging customers to remain hyper-vigilant against scams this Mother’s Day, urging families to have an open conversation with each other to ensure they know how to spot the warning signs. In particular, the bank is reminding people to be wary of fraudulent text messages or calls from ‘loved ones’ claiming to…
JOURNALISM and communication should not only focus on reporting and informing the masses on happenings, but include specialist coverages on a wide range of issues, including business and furthermore, serve as a bridge between “different civilizations, different nations and even different eras.” These were the words of China’s Tsinghua University’s Dean of the School of…
WHEN people hear the term democracy, they automatically think of the western characteristics-based democracy or liberal democracy as it is the common democratic system there is in the world. But there is also the Chinese-style democracy. This form of democracy is deeply influenced by China’s own long history, and rich people-centered culture and it has…
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Department of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) has finished delivering world-class Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) training to international partners. The International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) EOD Level 2 course was conducted at Hells Point for 9 weeks for students from the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) and Papua…
Pope Robert Prevost is the new Chief Shepherd to lead the billions of Catholics Worldwide. The College of Cardinals has elected Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. The election took place in the Sistine Chapel, following the traditional conclave. The newly elected Pontiff has chosen the name Pope…