Solomon Islands is working to broaden its security and development cooperation with more countries. The approach taken by the country is in line with its 2020 National Security Strategy and the Country’s Foreign Policy of “Friend to all, enemy to none”. The Government recognizes the state’s responsibility of protecting its people from fear and to…
Gov’t MPs move into Mamara executive house GOVERNMENT politicians have begun moving into executive houses at the controversial Mamara Housing development West of Honiara after the ruling DCGA coalition has bought 50 of the houses. The Government has bought 50 of the houses, which range in prices between $2 million and $3 million each. Two-bedroom…
OFC: The Solomon Islands have defeated Tahiti 3-1 at Grand Hamad Stadium in Doha today, meaning they take top spot in Group A of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Oceania Qualifiers. The game was played in unusual circumstances, with both teams assured of making the semi-finals, due to the Cook Islands and Vanuatu unfortunately…
We refer to queries raised in the media questioning whether the Office of the Leader of Opposition can challenge recent Government actions in court. The office of the Leader of Opposition acknowledges and appreciates the matter in concern. As rightly pointed out, the current leader of Opposition is no stranger to taking up matters of…
Recent data shows Covid-19 cases continue to be detected in the country but at a diminishing rate. Minister of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), Minister Dr. Culwick Togamana confirmed this in his daily Covid-19 situation update, Tuesday night. “Our epidemiological summary of Covid-19 aggregated the testing data shows that Covid-19 cases continue to be detected…
PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare is encouraging Guadalcanal Palm Oil Limited (GPPOL) to expand its current operations on Guadalcanal Province to provide more employment opportunities. Mr Sogavare made this statement when welcoming senior executive members of GPPOL who made a courtesy call to the Prime Minister, Thursday. The GPPOL executive was led by General Manager Noor…
NEWLY elected Premier for Isabel Province and the country’s first female Premier says her government will work hard to serve its people and the province. Speaking to the Solomon Star in an exclusive interview yesterday Rhoda Sikilabu said there are greater responsibilities ahead and she will work closely with her nine member executive to achieve…
ONE of the country’s State Owned Enterprises (SOE)-the Solomon Water (SW) is scouting for a possible fund to implement its plan to build new water supply infrastructure and rehabilitating some. Chief Operation Officer (COO) for Solomon Water Scraven Tongi said they have done the detailed engineer design for the water infrastructure and rehabilitation for the…
As the Solomon Islands prepares to rejoin the world after more than two years of isolation, results of a recently-conducted Ministry of Culture & Tourism/Tourism Solomons survey show the country’s tourism sector is ready to welcome visitors as soon as the decision to reopen the border has been finalised. According to the resultant ‘COVID Preparedness…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and Solomon Island Assistance Force (SIAF) are stepping up their training in riot equipment for the scheduled resumption of Parliament meeting next Monday. Commissioner of RSIPF Mr Mostyn Mangau in a statement issued by Police Media Unit said, “The training happened at the Rove Oval with different scenarios…