Central Province celebrated its 44th Second Appointed Day at its Provincial Capital Tulagi with a message of unity and resilience. Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele attended the celebrations, congratulating Premier Hon. Kenneth Sagupari and the Government for Change and Rural Transformation (GCRT) on their election and policies. The anniversary theme, “Reinforcing Greater Commitment to Resilience…
The Kiwa Initiative launched its EMPOWER project with support from Australia and other donors in Solomon Islands on 24 June. The Kiwa EMPOWER project will restore ecosystems and improve the health of waterways to increase climate resilience in two remote communities: Sikaiana in Malaita Province and Nifiloli in Temotu Province. In Solomon Islands, the EMPOWER…
NINE medical staff at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) have left the country on Wednesday for a three months specialist training in China. The group comprises of 4 doctors, 2 laboratory technician and 3 nurses from the National Referral Hospital (NRH). They will undergo an extensive 3-month training course as part of the Medical Cooperation…
New York – The Solomon Islands has urged the international community to strengthen global and regional cooperation on the management of conventional ammunition, highlighting the urgent challenges faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in dealing with unexploded ordnance (UXO) and securing ammunition stockpiles. Speaking at the Preparatory Meeting of States on the Global Framework…
The Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele is satisfed with the ongoing preparation by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) ahead of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting scheduled for September. The RSIPF’s Police Response Team (PRT) and Close Personal Protection (CPP) Unit demonstrated their capabilities in public order management, VIP protection, and…
THE Malaita Province “No Open Defecation” (NOD) League Table was officially launched on Friday in Auki, marking a significant step in the region’s efforts to promote safe sanitation practices. The NOD League Table ranks each ward in the province based on the percentage of their population practicing no open defecation, aiming to drive progress and…
Residents and workers on Taro Island in Choiseul Province have raised serious concerns over the worsening condition of roads in the provincial capital. Speaking to Solomon Star, concerned residents described the state of the roads in the main township as “disastrous,” citing large potholes, uneven surfaces, poor drainage, and regular flooding — particularly during periods…
FIVE men have been rescued at sea near Malaita Province last week after encountering rough weather during a boat trip from Guadalcanal to Isabel Province. According to Malaita Provincial Police Operations Manager, Inspector Michael Ramosaea, the group departed Mamara in Guadalcanal bound for Tatamba in Isabel when strong winds forced their boat off course. “The…
A strong passion for international relations and a desire to contribute to global diplomacy has led to Jeffery Junior Maesala undertaking further studies at The University of the South Pacific (USP). The 27-year-old, who grew up on Rennell Island in the Solomon Islands, said his motivation to excel academically was fuelled by the sacrifices witnessed…
THIS INTERVIEW IS BASED ON A RECENT VISIT BY SINU VICE CHANCELLOR TO CHINA Our interview takes the Question & Answer format. Solomon Star: Were you surprised at (a) what you saw; (b) has it changed any pre-conceived idea(s) you might have held of China? and (c) what impresses you the most? VC Response: Thank…