The 26 Ward Development Committees (WDCs) in Western Province have gathered crucial information to enhance sanitation at the provincial, ward, and village levels, particularly in rural areas. This follows a training workshop held in Gizo last week, organized by the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fundโs (UNICEF) Rural Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (RWASH), and the…
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) has successfully completed the validation workshop on the National Education Action Plan (NEAP) 2022-2026 mid-term review report. The workshop, held at Mendana Hotel on Friday, 7th March 2025, brought together key stakeholders, including government officials, provincial government, education providers, private and church education providers, institutions, school…
The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) joins the nation in mourning the passing of Sir David Vunagi, GCMG KStJ, a distinguished leader, educator, and servant of the people whose unwavering commitment to education, integrity, and public service has left an enduring legacy for our country. Sir Davidโs life was one of resilience, humility, and dedication…
MANY in Gizo, Western Province, have fallen ill with influenza, according to health officials. A nurse at the Gizo Hospital Outpatient Department confirmed to Solomon Star that a flu outbreak is currently affecting the community. โWe have seen a significant number of patients coming in with flu-like symptoms, including fever, cough, body aches, and breathing…
THREE individuals accused of scamming over $4,000 from people seeking seasonal employment in Australia have pleaded not guilty to the allegation. Joe Rex Raukaniu has pleaded not guilty to two counts of False Pretences. His co-accused Shirly Faโaitoa and Elsie Nagive entered not guilty to one count each of False Pretence. A Pre-Trial conference will…
A TOTAL of 50 Emergency Response Group (ERG) personnel of the Correctional Service Solomon Islands (CSSI) received their certificates after successfully completed a two-week training recently with the China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) at the Royal Solomon Islands Police headquarters in Rove. CPLT Commissioner Shenghuang Liu said it was both an honour and privilege to…
TRIBUTES are flowing since the passing away of Late Most Rt Rev. Sir David Vunagi on Friday. He was 74 at the time of his passing. Sir David Vunagi was called to rest at his private home at Okea in North Guadalcanal. In 2019, Sir David was appointed as the countryโs seventh Governor-General, serving until…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele MP, on Saturday received a courtesy call from His Excellency Pham Hung Tam, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to Solomon Islands. Ambassador Pham, who is based in Canberra, Australia, has a distinguished career in Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including previous postings in Tanzania…
PRIME Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has reiterated calls for land owning groups and resource owners in Malaita to allow their land to foster development. He was speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony on Tuesday at the provincial capital of Auki. The breaking of ground was to officially commence the Auki road rehabilitation project made possible through…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele on Friday got a courtesy call from His Excellency Mr. Vitaliano Gallardo Valencia, non-resident Ambassador of Peru to the Solomon Islands. During the visit he extended his warm congratulations to Ambassador Gallardo Valencia, a seasoned diplomat with a career in the Peruvian Foreign Service since 1992, brings extensive international experience. …