The Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme has transformed the lives of over 7,600 Solomon Islanders, families and communities. And there’s room to grow. That was the message delivered by the senior official responsible for the PALM scheme in Australia, First Assistant Secretary Jan Hutton, who visited Honiara last week to meet with Members of Parliament…
A ROUNDTABLE talk was recently held to discuss the formalization and advancement of coconut and cocoa revitalization projects nation-wide. The Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) hosted this vital roundtable discussion that enable key stakeholders from various government ministries and agencies to come together and discuss, a statement issued by Government Communication Unit said. The meeting,…
A 20-year-old male suspect who used a war club to cause unlawful wounding in Malaita was arrested on Monday after more than three months on the run. Police in Auki have arrested the suspect who was involved in the incident at Otorodai village, Mbita’ama area in North Malaita on 26 August 2024. A statement from Police…
Dear Editor – I am writing to express my deep disappointment with the headline used in the recent article titled “Catechist student nabbed in murder incident” published on August 27, 2024. As someone who values accurate and responsible journalism, I believe the way the headline was framed has unfairly tarnished the good name of the…
Honiara Netball Association (HNA) league 2024 season has completed its round two of competition with sets of matches played across two courts on Saturday and Monday this week. For second round 2, a total of 22 matches were completed in two days. About 15 matches were played on Saturday while another 7 matches were played…
The Tri-Nations friendlies between the two Melanesian rivals Solomon Islands and Fiji along with the Asian opposition Hong Kong China is set for next week in Fiji. The friendlies will take place in Suva and Lautoka Fiji from 2nd -8th September 204. According to the schedule, Solomon Islands will face the hosts the Fiji Bula boys on…
Local basketball coaches end FIBA certified training Local basketball coaches from the Solomon Islands Basketball Federation (SIBF) have recently received FIBA certified coaching certificates after successfully completing FIBA level 1 coaching course. Three of the recent certified local coaches shared insights about their achievement with Star Sport on Tuesday. Augustine Basia Augustine Basia is one…
36-year-old man survives deadly crocodile attack in East Guadalcanal, slowly recovers from serious wounds at NRH A MAN who miraculously survived a deadly attack by a 12-feet crocodile at Tavagaua River in East Guadalcanal is slowly recovering at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) from serious wounds sustained during the horrific encounter. The incident occurred at…
Have board members manipulated the process in awarding the new SINPF multi-million-dollar project? SOLOMON Islands National Provident Fund’s new multi-million-dollar project is back in the news. Two events have emerged since Solomon Star first reported the project earlier this year. First, the Board’s alleged departure from established procedure in selecting the winner has been reported…
THE importance of the Republic of Indonesia establishing mutual understanding on matters of common interest with its development partners was underscored at the celebration of the country’s 79thIndependence Day in Honiara on Sunday. The Indonesian Community in Solomon Islands gathered for the celebration hosted by Indonesia’s first honorary consul in Solomon Islands, Rolland Piko and…