South Korea to support PIC at COP21

SENIOR officials of the governments of the Republic of Korea and fourteen Pacific island countries reaffirmed cooperation to achieve a legally binding agreement at the international climate change talks at COP 21 in Paris later this year. “Pacific island states are some of the most vulnerable to climate change.  The world must give special consideration…

Auki youths undergo journo training

A ONE day Journalism related training on writing and photography was conducted by the Youths@Work in Auki,Malaita province on Tuesday. The training was conducted that the Malaita Women’s Council center. It was facilitated by two communication officers, Regina Lepping and Ashleigh Bond from the Youth@Work, anon-government organization based in Honiara.. The aim of the training…

Premiers’ trip to Marau cost $120, 000

THE Premiers’ retreat trip to Marau east Guadalcanal cost about $120,000. The one-day trip took the premiers and their delegations from Honiara to Marau on Tuesday and back late in the evening. Local Organizing Committee Vice-Chairman Vincent Kohata disclosed to Solomon Star that the trip costs about $120,000. He said the purpose of the trip…

Premiers applauded

VILLAGERS at Marau area in east Guadalcanal constituency have expressed gratitude following a visit by the premiers on Tuesday. Francis Koburu speaking on behalf of the villagers told the Solomon Star that even though the visit was brief it meant a lot to them. “Your visit to our area both on land and sea has…

Young entrepreneur utilises skills

Mary Osiabu, a youth with an intellectual disability, is excited to become an entrepreneur.  The young woman from Choiseul and Malaita has decided to set up a small business selling doormats she has made. The 32 year old recently completed the Young Entrepreneurs Program conducted by Youth@Work, which focuses on helping young people understand that…

Task-force takes APID to court

WEST Rennell Island Task Force will challenge Asia Pacific Investment Development (APID) in a court case expected this month. Former Premier of Renbel Province, Timothy Johnson told the Solomon Star in an interview that the west Rennell task force established by the customary landowners to whom he is a member will challenge APID in court…