Name change for DPASI as of 2025

THE Disabled People Association of Solomon Islands (DPASI) will be changed to the National Disability Forum of Solomon Islands (NDFSI) by 1January 2025.  Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Casper Fa’asala told Solomon Star that with this new name entails a broader look at the development of persons with disabilities in going forward. The decision for the…

SI-Aust renew airservice deal

Solomon Islands and Airservices Australia have renewed their long-standing agreement for the safe management of Solomon Islands upper airspace. The five-year agreement is a continuation of more than 20 years of partnership in the management of high-altitude aircraft travelling across Solomon Islands skies, a critical area for international aviation. Through the partnership, Airservices Australia will…

GNUT to nominate MP Nori for Deputy Speaker to Parliament

THE Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT), under the leadership of Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele will put forward the name of the Member of Parliament (MP) for Maringe-Kokota Cathy Nori as its candidate for Deputy Speaker of the National Parliament. The Deputy Speaker’s post became vacant following the appointment of the former holder, the…

Australian Security capabilities on display for police minister

Australian security capabilities were on display during a high-level visit from Hon Jimson Tanangada, Minister of Police, National Security and Correctional Services, to Australia. Minister Tanangada was joined by Hon Stephen Kumi, Member of Parliament for Temotu Nende, Hon Morris Toiraena, Member of Parliament for East Honiara, Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Commissioner Mostyn…

OPMC Christmas/end year party

The Office of the Prime Minister’s Office and Cabinet (OPMC) hosted its annual Christmas and end-of-year party on Friday at the Cowboys Grill Bar and Restaurant, where Prime Minister Honourable Jeremiah Manele expressed his gratitude to all division heads for their hard work over the past seven months in office. He acknowledged the vital support…