A New Zealand Offshore Patrol vessel HMNZS Wellington will berth at Point Cruz this week ahead of a series of commemorations across the Solomon Islands this week. A statement from the New Zealand Embassy said, during this time groups of sailors will be supporting a number of civic activities across Honiara coordinated via New Zealand…
THE GOVERNMENT’S multi-billion dollar housing scheme had come under public criticism. Many members of the public have contacted Solomon Star by telephone voicing strong opposition and doubts about the credibility of the proposed scheme. Last week the Parliamentary Opposition Leader Jeremiah Manele also strongly lashed out against the proposed scheme describing it as another fraudulent…
Special Secretary to Prime Minister (SSPM) Rence Sore says the move to de-register the popular face book group known as Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII) is just an option because of its political involvement. Speaking to the Solomon Star on Monday Mr Sore said, FSII should remain neutral in their role, not political involvement. “Their…
THE Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which was signed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), with the Western Provincial Assembly was branded as a way forward for the development of the province. On Monday, the Western provincial government and MAL have signed a deal for oil palm plantation development in the province. Speaking in…
THE PARLIAMENTARY Opposition group says that Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare owes a lot of explanation to the people of this country. Opposition Leader, Jeremiah Manele said this amidst the PM’s failure to respond to the serious issues labeled against his government. Speaking to members of the media in a press conference on Sunday, Mr Manele…
WESTERN Provincial Government (WGP) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Government through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) for the development of palm oil plantation in the province. The provincial government delegation led by Primer Pye Roberts Kevu, his deputy Wayne Maepio and others have signed the MOU with Ministry of…
Special Secretary to Prime Minister’s Office (SSPM) says allegation against him as a director to one the companies that took up the proposed housing scheme for public servant is a misunderstanding. Speaking to the Solomon Star on Monday Mr Sore clarifies his position by stating that he is only an appointed interim director in the…
Councilor for Kola Ward in Honiara, Badley Scott has provided assistance to a women and youth group in Gegema community in the Kola ward, Central Honiara. The assistance in the form of cash was delivered to them in a brief visit to the community As part of his development plans towards his ward, Cr. Scott…
THE Pacific Youth Development Framework 2014–2023 was launched last week in Suva. It was described as an era of greater coordination of youth-centred development in the pacific region. Speaking at the launching last week, the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) Director-General, Dr Colin Tukuitonga, said considerable consultation with young people, governments and other stakeholders…
Organisers of the biennial Pacific Microfinance week are pleased to announce that the head of the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) will be visiting Honiara in September. UNCDF is the UN’s capital investment agency for the world’s 48 Least Developed Countries (LDCs). UNCDF uses its capital mandate to help LDCs pursue inclusive growth. Ms…