The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) officially launched its four year 2024-2028 Strategic Plan on Friday at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara. The aim of the plan is to strengthen public trust in the electoral process and reinforce the foundations of our democratic system Chief Electoral Officer and Commissioner, Jasper Highwood Anisi at the launch said, the…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele does not operate any personal Facebook or Twitter accounts. The Office of the Prime Minister (OPMC) issued the advisory after fake social media profiles using the Prime Minister’s name and photograph have been created with the sole intention of misleading the public. Currently, OPMC manages two Facebook pages – the “Office of…
Auckland, New Zealand – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has officially commenced his visit to New Zealand with an engagement at the Auckland Fish Market, where he visited Sanford Limited, New Zealand’s oldest and largest seafood company. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Hon. Claudius Tei’ifi, Member of Parliament for West Kwaio and Chairman of the…
A former Premier of Western Province has renewed calls for Noro in the Western Province to be elevated to a city status. George Solingi Lilo said, this strategic move will unlock the full economic potential of the province and strengthen Solomon Islands’ position as a regional trade and industrial hub. Speaking to Solomon Star, Mr. Lilo said, Noro’s ideal location and role as…
Surrounded by lush hills and dense mangroves inside the Maramasike passage in Malaita Province, Hunanawa Community High School serves as a central hub for education in that remote East Are’Are region. Due to its remoteness, accessing quality education infrastructure is an ongoing challenge for the school. Australia and New Zealand eased that challenge by funding…
A group of school students from Canberra, Australia visited the Solomon Islands from 9 July to 18 July to engage with local communities and schools. About 17 people – 14 students and 3 teachers from Marist College in Canberra and 13 people -10 students and 3 teachers from Canberra Girls Grammar school visited Honiara. And they loved…
Copen producers and vendors Gizo in the Western Province say they will continue to produce and sell copen—a locally made stimulant drug—unless copen is formally declared as an illegal substance under Solomon Islands law. This comes amidst growing concern from public health officials, government leaders and some members of the public over the widespread consumption…
Members of the newly appointed Solomon Islands Political Parties Commission paid a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele on Friday. The Commissioners included Mr Victor Ngele (Chair), Lady Joy Kere, Mr James Remobatu and Mr Frank Paulsen. Registrar Gilson Galo was also part of the delegation. The courtesy visit provided an opportunity for the Commission to…
Solomon Islands Council of Trade Unions (SICTU) has expressed its firm stand with Solomon Islands National Teachers Association (SINTA) calling for immediate dialogue to avert a strike and call extra ordinary meeting. SICTU President Tony Kagovai on Friday announced SICTU strong support for the 28-day strike notice issued by the teachers association to the National Government, specifically the Ministry of Education and…
In an hour of celebration and pride, two Solomon Islanders have graduated from Newcastle University, NSW, Australia marking a major academic milestone and the beginning of an exciting new chapter. This year the University celebrates its 60th anniversary with its largest ever graduation of 3,7000 students. It also celebrated with its 200,000th graduate. Two Master…