A MAN in his 30s from Rarumana, Western Province, is counting his lucky stars after narrowly surviving a crocodile attack on Sunday. The victim who is now nursing serious wounds was lucky to be alive after he was rescued by villagers. A villager at the scene told the Solomon Star on Monday that the victim…
Solomon Islands narrow defeat to New Caledonia in the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship 2024 deny them a ticket to the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 OFC SOLOMON Islands were denied qualification for the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 in Chile after their narrow defeat of 3-2 to New Caledonia yesterday in the first semi-final match…
Defeated East Malaita Constituency candidate files to withdraw petition filed against MP Maelanga, High Court to hear withdrawal application on Aug 28 A LOSING candidate for the East Malaita Constituency Seat, George Molakah Atoa has filed an application in the High Court to withdraw his petition against the winning candidate Manasseh Maelanga. Atoa filed his…
Australia is supporting skills development, training and jobs for Solomon Islanders. Australia is proud to be delivering a new qualification in Honiara: the Certificate III in Individual Support (ageing). Starting in July this year, the first cohort of students will begin this Australian-standard training in aged care, to graduate with the full qualifications required to…
Solomon Airlines has been shortlisted in the 2024 World Travel Awards as a nominee in the category ‘Oceania’s Leading Regional Airline’. The World Travel Awards acknowledge and celebrate industry excellence across all sectors of the aviation, travel and hospitality industries. Votes are submitted by travel and tourism industry members and the general public and…
President Xi assures PM Manele of China’s readiness to enhance strategic communication with SI to advance mutual interests, PM Manele assures Beijing of firm adherence to One China Principle and asserts that SI’s participation in China’s Belt and Road Cooperation has achieved significant infrastructure progress CHINESE President Xi Jinping has expressed China’s readiness to enhance…
ISABEL Province and the Shandong Province of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will pave the way for the establishment of sister relationship between the two provinces. Signing the MoU on behalf of Solomon Islands government was the Minister of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening, Wayne Ghemu…
A Study of Military Bases in the Philippines by Prof Roland G Simbulan PROFESSOR Roland G Simbulan’s book, THE BASES OF OUR INSECURITY” is the sort of subject many, if not all the heavies in our friendly military establishments would rather avoid, let alone talk about. Launched on January 1, 1985, the paperback touches on…
MINISTER of Home Affairs, Isikeli Junior Vave has emphasised the importance of diversifying the national economy into the agriculture, tourism and fisheries sectors. The Member of Parliament for Shortland Islands Constitution underscored this important statement in his message to commemorate the country’s 46th independence anniversary last Monday. “Let us enhance economic growth through the diversifying…
Specialist Doctors in Solomon Islands Face Uncertainty A concerning situation has arisen in Solomon Islands, where the majority of specialist doctors, 32 out of 36 (89%), continue to work despite their contracts having expired, with no clear resolution in sight. Reports reaching Solomon Star indicate that these doctors are now experiencing salary cuts from the…