Commonwealth’s significance is greater than ever says His Excellency Paul Turner The British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands and Nauru, His Excellency Paul Turner addressed Form Four students at King George VI School during Commonwealth Day celebrations on March 9. He highlighted that the Commonwealth’s significance is greater than ever. He delivered remarks to students…
Paul Turner says the Commonwealth of Nations is more important than ever during Commonwealth Day celebrations at King George VI School in Honiara. The British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands and Nauru, His Excellency Paul Turner addressed Form Four students at King George VI School during Commonwealth Day celebrations on March 9. He highlighted that…
Vice-Chairman of Solomon Kings, Rabieh Krayem happy with commitment shown towards team The leadership of Solomon Kings FC has formally conveyed its appreciation to the Government of the Solomon Islands for its support in enabling the establishment and continued advancement of the nation’s first professional football team. During a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister, Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP, late afternoon, Vice-Chairman of…
Peoples Republic of China (PRC) Supports Solomon Islands women with sewing machines By ASSUMPTA BUCHANAN Solomon Star, Honiara The Chinese Embassy on Thursday donated 40 sewing machines through the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs to support women’s empowerment and improve livelihoods in rural communities. The handover ceremony, held at the Chinese Embassy headquarters…
By ULUTAH GINASolomon Star, Gizo The Western Provincial Government (WPG) has expanded economic opportunities for women through the establishment of markets and women-led initiatives across the province. Provincial Secretary Patrick Toiraena highlighted this during the International Women’s Day celebration in Gizo provincial capital of Western Province on Monday at the Netball Stadium. Mr Toiraena said…
Residents call on the Solomon Islands Government to strengthen border monitoring between Shortland Islands and Bougainville amid security concerns. By ULUTAH GINASolomon Star, Gizo Concerns have been raised over the effectiveness of border monitoring between the Far Western Shortland Islands and Bougainville in Papua New Guinea (PNG), with calls for the Government to strengthen security…
By Timothy Inifiri Jnr Star Sports, Honiara Tahiti United FC, South Island United FC, South Melbourne FC, Auckland FC, Bula FC and Vanuatu United are now in Honiara. The teams arrived on Wednesday afternoon ahead of the OFC Professional League Round Four circuit, which is scheduled to kick off this weekend. The overseas clubs touched down at…
The Agriculture Investment for Market and Nutrition (AIM-N) Project aims to revive school farming and promote healthy eating among students. By ULUTAH GINA Solomon Star, Gizo Western Provincial Minister for Education and Human Resources Development Hon. Gordon Zebo says the future of Solomon Islands children is being seriously threatened by poor nutrition and the growing problem…
A program to build sovereign policing capacity Twenty-two [22] Australian Defence Force (ADF) members are in Solomon Islands to begin the first activities for Exercise Coastwatchers in 2026. Exercise Coastwatchers is the premier exercise between the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and the ADF to build sovereign policing capacity. It is developed jointly…
The dialogue with teachers and students will help the Opposition Office to better understand the challenges facing the country’s education system. The Office of the Leader of Opposition is set to commence an official school visit program aimed at engaging directly with students, teachers, and school administrators. Opposition Leader Hon Matthew Wale and staff will be part of this outreach program.…