A historic moment was celebrated in the country’s first capital township of Tulagi on Friday, 2nd May, in which the restored former residence of the British Resident Commissioner, built in 1904 was officially unveiled. The historic home, located on a hill above Tulagi Township, with a 360-degree view of stunning ocean views and islands looking…
Government funded students studying at the USP Samoa campus in Apia are pleading with the national government through the Ministry of Education to release their first semester allowances. In a statement issued to the Solomon Star over the weekend the group of ten students said, they are frustrated with the delay in payments of their…
TWO new ministers have been sworn-in on Monday under a Cabinet reshuffle by the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT). A ceremony to formalize the changes was officiated at Government House by the Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Reverend David Tiva Kapu. In the reshuffle Jamie Vokia, MP for North East Guadalcanal, has been appointed…
Member of Parliament (MP) for South Vella La Vella and Party Leader of Solomon Islands People’s First Party Frederick Kologeto was officially sworn in on Sunday afternoon as the new Deputy Prime Minister (DPM). The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Government House in Honiara. He replaced Bradley Tovosia. Also sworn in was Cathy Nori,…
THE Government of National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) is forging a long-term development pathway for Solomon Islands through discipline, financial reform, bold infrastructure planning and partnership with trusted donors. This was expressed by Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele at a Press Conference in the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet late Friday. The press conference…
THE resignation by the Member of Parliament (MP) for East Guadalcanal, Bradley Smokey Rodo Tovosia as Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE) was guided by the need for cohesion, accountability and not in response to any demands by external forces. This was stated by Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele this week marked the one-year anniversary of the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) with a statement delivered at a press conference in Honiara on Friday. In his address, he highlighted the government’s early achievements and shared its long-term vision for the country’s development. Reflecting on the progress made…
COMMENTARY: The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) appears to be in a state of desperation to regain its numerical strength, raising concerns over its stance on the One China Policy. This follows GNUT’s acceptance of North Malaita Member of Parliament and Umi For Change Party representative, Daniel Waneoroa, as Minister for Rural Development…
PRIME Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele told a news conference in Honiara late Friday afternoon he would remain in office until such time Parliament thinks otherwise. The statement delivered was also intended to highlight the achievements and successes marking the one-year anniversary of the GNUT, as well as to address concerns about leadership amidst the current…
Central Kwara’ae Member of Parliament (MP) Ricky Fuo, and West Makira MP Derrick Manuari, were officially sworn in as Cabinet Ministers on Saturday morning during a ceremony held at Government House in Honiara. The swearing-in was officiated by the Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Reverend David Tiva Kapu. Hon. Fuo and Hon. Manuari joined the Government…