THE Solomon Islands government must enhance its urban planning efforts to address the growing internal migration into urban centers, particularly Honiara City. The World Bank report titled “Solomon Islands: Country Economic Memorandum – Unlocking New Sources of Economic Growth” that was launched yesterday at the Heritage Park Hotel, highlights the urgency of this issue. The…
Mostyn Mangau has been reappointed as the Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) for the next 12 months. The sworn-in took place on Wednesday before His Excellency the Governor General (GG) of Solomon Islands at the Government House. The Cabinet has approved his re-appointment as the Commissioner of RSIPF after he received his…
Australia continues to boost the country’s health sector with the announcement of 20 existing and new health partnership deals. Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific Pat Conroy MP, joined by Minister for Health and Medical Services Paul Popora Bosawai made the announcement today where Australia is boosting its support for Solomon Islands’ national…
A total of 290 new solar lights will be provided to communities nation-wide. Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific, the Hon Pat Conroy MP, has announced at an event at Lungga Community High School on Thursday. The new lights are being delivered by the Australian Defence Force and Royal Solomon Islands Police Force…
The recently concluded Attorney General’s Conference of Parties is seeking to establish a responsive legal system that adapts to globalization, technological advancements, and societal shifts in a contemporary state. Attorney General John Muria Junior said the event is not just about addressing current challenges but about laying the groundwork for the future. “It is about…
TWO Solomon Islanders have been offered research scholarships to study in Japan as of this month. On Friday 13th, the Japanese government in the Solomon Islands held a brief farewell reception for the two successful two recipients of Japanese MEXT scholarship for 2024. Over the past years, the Japanese government has continued to support the…
The Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific, the Hon Pat Conroy MP, has met with members of the Government for National Unity and Transformation on Wednesday during his first day of visit to Honiara. During the visit officially handed over new critical infrastructure. Minister Conroy’s program began with a call on Prime Minister…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele MP has received the visiting Australia’s Minister of Defense Industry and Capability Delivery, Minister for International Development and the Pacific Honourable Pat Conroy on Wednesday at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Amongst important areas of cooperation discussed, PM Manele and Minister Conroy talked extensively about the government’s policy…
Rumblings within could bring down GNUT Coalition following outcome of $140million buy-back in Brisbane RUMBLINGS within government ranks are reportedly gaining momentum, threatening Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele’s five-month-old coalition Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT), it was revealed this week. Insiders told Solomon Star, the growing rumblings are linked to the outcome of talks…
THE Member of Parliament (MP) for Gao-Bugotu Constituency, Trevor Hedley Mahaga and the Returning Officer for the constituency are facing trial in the High Court for some of the allegations contained in the petition case filed against the MP. Judge Augustine Aulanga on Tuesday ordered that the allegation of Breach of the Electoral Act filed…