Defeated East Malaita Constituency candidate files to withdraw petition filed against MP Maelanga, High Court to hear withdrawal application on Aug 28 A LOSING candidate for the East Malaita Constituency Seat, George Molakah Atoa has filed an application in the High Court to withdraw his petition against the winning candidate Manasseh Maelanga. Atoa filed his…
Australia is supporting skills development, training and jobs for Solomon Islanders. Australia is proud to be delivering a new qualification in Honiara: the Certificate III in Individual Support (ageing). Starting in July this year, the first cohort of students will begin this Australian-standard training in aged care, to graduate with the full qualifications required to…
Solomon Airlines has been shortlisted in the 2024 World Travel Awards as a nominee in the category ‘Oceania’s Leading Regional Airline’. The World Travel Awards acknowledge and celebrate industry excellence across all sectors of the aviation, travel and hospitality industries. Votes are submitted by travel and tourism industry members and the general public and…
President Xi assures PM Manele of China’s readiness to enhance strategic communication with SI to advance mutual interests, PM Manele assures Beijing of firm adherence to One China Principle and asserts that SI’s participation in China’s Belt and Road Cooperation has achieved significant infrastructure progress CHINESE President Xi Jinping has expressed China’s readiness to enhance…
ISABEL Province and the Shandong Province of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will pave the way for the establishment of sister relationship between the two provinces. Signing the MoU on behalf of Solomon Islands government was the Minister of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening, Wayne Ghemu…
MINISTER of Home Affairs, Isikeli Junior Vave has emphasised the importance of diversifying the national economy into the agriculture, tourism and fisheries sectors. The Member of Parliament for Shortland Islands Constitution underscored this important statement in his message to commemorate the country’s 46th independence anniversary last Monday. “Let us enhance economic growth through the diversifying…
Specialist Doctors in Solomon Islands Face Uncertainty A concerning situation has arisen in Solomon Islands, where the majority of specialist doctors, 32 out of 36 (89%), continue to work despite their contracts having expired, with no clear resolution in sight. Reports reaching Solomon Star indicate that these doctors are now experiencing salary cuts from the…
THE Malaita Provincial Government, under the leadership of Premier Elijah Asilaua, are set to launch their policy document on the province’s Second Appointed Day next month. Malaita Province’s Second Appointed Day is August 15. The policy document launch is a priority of the Premier Asilaua government, which places topmost priority on the development of the…
Reports of political instability prompts call by PM Manele on citizens to embrace God and national interests and be vigilant against influences that seek to destroy SI PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele has called on all Solomon Islanders to put God first and national interests second before personal interests amidst reports ‘that there are some people…
THE Western Provincial Government (WPG) has a policy to empower youths within the province to become good leaders. This was highlighted by Premier Billy Veo in his key note address to open a fair day for members of the Adventist Youth, Ambassador, Pathfinder and Adventurers (YAPA) on Sunday. The fun day coincided with the country’s…