Planning and Biosecurity Officers at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) have recently undergone a workshop focused on China’s customs regulations, biosecurity protocols and import inspection processes at Shanghai Customs University. Three senior MAL officials attended the workshop from 23rd October to 05th November 2024. The training focused on the procedures for exporting agricultural…
The National Crime Prevention Department (NCPD) of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF), with the assistance of New Zealand Police (NZP) officers attached to the Solomon Island Policing Support Program (SIPSP), delivered the ‘5-Step Mind Set’ Training program at Seghe and Gizo in Western Province (WP) recently. The training focused on the National Crime…
SUCCESS in life can only be achieved through dedication and commitment. That’s the message highlighted by the Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Wagina Ward in South Choiseul Tongoua Tabe during the Wagina Community High School (CHS) annual graduation ceremony on Monday 11 November. A total of 33 Forms 3 and 5 students graduated…
THE Japanese Ambassador to Solomon Islands has created history as the first top diplomat to spend a weekend on Wagina in South Choiseul. Ambassador Yoshiaki Miwa was invited by the Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Wagina (Ward 1), Tongaua Tabe to witness the handing over of Nikumaroro Community Hall “Te Maneaba” more than…
THE Japanese Ambassador to Solomon Islands has encouraged students of Wagina Community High School (CHS) in South Choiseul to strive hard in their education by reading more books because it is a source of wisdom. Ambassador Yoshiaki Miwa was speaking as the Guest of Honour at the school’s annual graduation ceremony on Monday 11November. A…
Disillusioned GNUT politicians to lead walkout in a move that could trigger a no-confidence motion, according to an informed source POLITICIANS in the ruling Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) are reportedly planning a walkout in a move which could trigger a no-confidence vote in Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele’s leadership. “Yes, the air is…
THE National Referral Hospital (NRH) and Nanfang Hospital of China are making headways in their collaboration to provide non-invasive urological surgeries at the National Referral Hospital and also non-invasive urological surgical training for NRH doctors. Medical specialists from the Nanfang University were in Honiara recently to train Solomon Islands doctors and provide non-invasive urological service…
THE soon-to-be completed National Referral Hospital (NRH) Comprehensive Medical Centre will focus on providing sub-specialist care in the medicinal branches of cardiology, renal and urology, according to the NRH Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr George Malefoasi. While, Dr Malefoasi told Solomon Star that there will be more information provided on the Comprehensive Medical Centre ahead…
OPPOSITION Leader Mathew Cooper Wale did not move the ‘Special Motion No.8’ for Parliament to debate the damning Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) Audit Report last Friday when the house resumed after being adjourned on Monday 4 November. This is due to following reasons: According to the Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele when moving the special motion…
PARLIAMENT has been further adjourned until Monday 2 December to provide ample time for the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to hold its inquiry into the 2025 Appropriation Bill 2024 and prepare its report before the budget is tabled in Parliament. The further adjournment was made following the passage of another special adjournment motion tabled…