The Australian and Solomon Islands Governments have approved a 2030 roadmap for the Australian-funded Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program (SIIP) which outlines a pathway to boost connectivity in the country by building robust and high-quality economic infrastructure. Local content will play a vital role in realising the Roadmap. Following the quarterly SIIP Steering Committee meeting on…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Tulagi in Central Province charged and remanded a 45-year-old male suspect for the allegation of rape of a 7-year-old girl on 21 December 2022. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Central Province, Superintendent David Soakai said investigation into the rape incident has been completed and the accused…
A school principal has questioned education authorities why primary schools have missed out on the second payment of their bi-annual grants this year, saying this has robbed primary school students, parents and teachers of a proper and formal closing this year. The principal, who wished to remain anonymous, told Solomon Star last week this was…
The Rotary Club of Honiara together with the Roteracts (young Rotarians) today handed out hundreds of Christmas presents to all sick patients at the National Referral hospital. The Rotary Santa Claus and his Rotarian helpers handed out the gifts to all patients, nurses, doctors, cleaners, kitchen, and laundry staff. The activity brought smiles of happiness…
AS news of the dismissal of yet another Government’s costly appeal sinks through, calls are getting louder for the sacking of Attorney General John Muria jnr and Solicitor General Banuve. The Court of Appeal this week dismissed the government’s latest appeal which involves a $50 million compensation awarded to local medico, Reginal Aipia, by the…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET) announced the passing of Solomon Islands first Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China (PRC), His Excellency the late John Moffat Fugui on Thursday (22nd December). The 61-year-old late ambassador passed away in Beijing after suffering Cardiac Arrest. MFAET is currently Liaising with the People’s Republic…
THE public has donated over $118,000 to Christian Care Centre through the donation boxes placed in the eight Bulk Shop stores in Honiara. A statement from Bulk Shop said after a successful partnership between Bulk Shop and Christian Care Centre a total of $118,635.70 was raised through the donation boxes placed in the eight stores…
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Strengthening Competitiveness, Agriculture, Livelihoods, and Environment – Natural Resource Management (SCALE-NRM) project is connecting local farmers with American farmers to learn from each other. Through the Farmer-to-Farmer program, SCALE-NRM, implemented by Winrock International, will bring American volunteers to Malaita province to help local communities learn about the…
HAVING a dedicated space to organise public meetings, awareness and talks has been a challenge for members of the Sirubai Voko Tribal Association in South Vella, Western Province over the past two decades. In the past meetings were often held under private homes, other meeting houses or even under the trees. This is because the…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the National Traffic Department in Honiara are investigating a traffic incident involving a G-plated vehicle and a bus along the Vura road, opposite the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) School on 22 December 2022. It is alleged that the G-plated vehicle was owned by the Ministry of Infrastructure Department and…