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…
PRIME Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has underscored the importance of the inaugural Attorney General’s (AG) Chamber Conference of Parties (COP) as a significant and crucial step forward for the nation to reflect on the past and forge a collective path towards strengthening the country’s legal services. The AGC COP which commenced on Monday concludes today, Wednesday. The conference…
A young woman who is seven months pregnant is under investigation for allegedly aborting her baby with the help of a medical officer who is also her boyfriend. A statement issued by Police Media Unit on Wednesday said, Police in Buala are conducting the investigation into the alleged abortion case that took place at one…
A 20-year-old male crew for a public transport provider in the Northern region of Malaita has raped a 16-year-old girl at Kwailabesi area recently with the suspect currently on the run. A statement issued by Police Media Unit said, the incident occurred after the victim was dropped off at around 7pm on the main road…
Solomon Islands round log exports have declined in the last three years due to unsustainable harvesting of forest resources for exportation. The Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Forestry and Research, Richard Raomae highlighted this to the local media last week. PS Raomae said Solomon Islands heavily depends on the logging of its forest…
Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific Pat Conroy MP has arrived in Honiara around lunch time for a serious of discussions and important announcements to make for the country. The visit is part of his trip to Solomons Islands and Papua New Guinea (PNG) this week, the Australian High Commission Office said. The…