Some donor partners and the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) have denied any “strings attached” to their financial assistance or advertising support directed toward media organizations. This clarification was made by Australia’s High Commission Second Secretary (Strategic Communications and Public Diplomacy) Samuel Cox, U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Officer Kristine Marsh, and Director of the Government Communication…
The traditional chief of Bava Island on Vella, Western Province has voiced strong opposition to any proposed mining operations on the island. This is due to mining’s potential destruction of ancestral land, environmental degradation, and threats to the livelihoods of local communities. Speaking to Solomon Star in an interview this week, chief Casper Dorauvo emphasized…
The Auditor General’s audit report of the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) attracted a lot of attention when it was first presented but now hardly being mentioned, by the media or the government, informing the public of where things are with regard to holding those responsible for this GRAND THEFT OF PUBLIC FUNDS to account. One…
A looming water crisis is unfolding again in Gizo, Western Province, as residents continue to face critical shortages of clean and reliable water. Lack of rain over the past months had been attributed to residents in the township and surrounding communities facing water shortage. Most of the water tanks have either run dry or are…
DUE to increasing cases of malaria in Malaita Province in the past months, government through the Vector-Borne Disease Office in Auki is currently touring various communities to conduct malaria awareness campaigns and distribute bed nets. According to the distribution schedule, a team comprising officers from the Vector-Borne Disease Unit and Kilu’ufi Hospital’s Health Promotion Department…
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Department of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) has finished delivering world-class Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) training to international partners. The International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) EOD Level 2 course was conducted at Hells Point for 9 weeks for students from the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) and Papua…
The British High Commission in Solomon Islands on Thursday 8th May celebrated Victory in Europe (VE) Day 80 years on from when the Second World War ended in Europe. Held at the High Commissioner’s official residence at Tanuli in Honiara, the brief ceremony involved the laying of wreathes by invited guests, including the Governor General…
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources on Thursday released prices for local sales and export prices for beche-de-mer products. This came weeks after lifting a ban on the harvesting and trade of beche-de-mer. Beche-de-mer harvesting was banned for more than two years to protect stocks of the endangered sea cucumber. When the ban proved…
The Sub-Regional Coordinator of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Mr Solomon Kantha presented his Letters of Credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka this week. Mr. Kantha assumes the role with coordinating responsibilities across the Pacific region, including Cook Islands, Fiji, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tokelau,…
POLICE investigation into the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) is underway with several statements being taken to lead the investigation. Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau revealed that they have received the referrals of the ESP audit report from the Auditor General and are now inviting people for examination and question. He made this disclosure when asked by…