STUDENTS and staff of Pirupiru Community High School in Ulawa Island, Makira/Ulawa Province are excited after they received a new Science Laboratory and a Home Economics Laboratory. This was made possible thanks to continuous support from the Australian and New Zealand Governments through the Australia and New Zealand funded Education Sector Support Program (ESSP). The…
EAST Honiara Constituency has supported Mercy Community High School in Burns Creek area with a number of items recently. Burns Creek is located within the North West Guadalcanal Constituency The support featured 70 chairs, two solar security lights, and six bins for each classroom. School Principal Dickson Koke told the Solomon Star that the school…
Geneva, Switzerland — Solomon Islands has reaffirmed its commitment to get rid of WWII Unexploded Ordnances (UXOs) that continue to threaten lives and properties. Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services of the Solomon Islands, Ms. Karen Galokale delivered the Solomon Islands address at a side event hosted of…
Temotu Province has been commended for their development vision, particularly its initiative to establish a museum in Lata to preserve and celebrate the unique culture and traditions of its people. Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele expressed praise during a courtesy call to the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) last week by the…
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are now the leading cause of death in Solomon Islands, according to ground-breaking research conducted by Solomon Islands Nation University (SINU) educator, researcher and ex-NCD clinical nurse, Mrs. Marineth Magi. Her study, titled “Factors Affecting Treatment Adherence among Hypertensive Patients in the Solomon Islands,” was carried out at the National Referral…
Education leaders and authorities in the Western Province have gathered in Gizo to go through the new Education Act 2023 and Regulations. Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) has organized the four days training held at the Chacha building last week. It brought together officials from the Western Provincial Education Authority, school principals,…
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele is in Suva, Fiji for the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), Troika Meeting in Fiji. His delegation left the country on Saturday. The engagement marks a key step in the lead-up to Solomon Islands role as the incoming Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting in September. The PIF Troika…
The Demand Generation for Immunization Project (DGIP) has commenced its community immunisation awareness campaign in schools and communities across Kolombangara Island in the Western Province (WP). The schools are: Varu Adventist Primary School (VAPS) and Patupaele Adventist Secondary School (PASS). The community also got their awareness on Immunization such as Poporo Community, Titiana Community and…
FORMER Member of Parliament (MP) for Malaita Outer Islands (MOI) Constituency and prominent businessman, Mr. Martin Kealoe passed away at the National Referral Hospital (NHR) after a long illness. The sad news of the MOI political leader’s passing came early Thursday morning. Upon learning of his death, the MOI Constituency issued a heartfelt…
THE Premier of Malaita Province, Elijah Asilaua has announced plans to visit regions across the province this year. Premier Asilaua made the announcement at the opening of the OFI tribal reconciliation event last week in Buma, West Kwaio. Mr Asilaua expressed his intention to tour various regions to engage with local communities and resource owners,…