Aust global health envoy visits SI

Australia’s Ambassador for Global Health, Dr Lucas de Toca is in Solomon Islands to hear and see how see Australia’s support is assisting the health sector. During the first day of his official visit to the Solomons, he was joined by the Minister for Health and Medical Services, Hon Paul Bosawai. Ambassador de Toca leads…

SI Suva Mission team meets local students

THE Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Fiji, Joseph Ma’ahanua and his staff met with Solomon Islands students studying at various tertiary institutions in Suva last Wednesday. High Commissioner Ma’ahanua told Solomon Star that Wednesday night’s meeting was part of an outreach programme to connect with Solomon Islands nationals studying in Fiji, particularly in the Suva…

Individuals urged to protect ecosystems

An officer from the Environment and Conservation Division, Luke Mae, has urged individuals to take personal responsibility in protecting ecosystems. Mae made the call during a talk-back show in Honiara last Monday, 3rd March marking World Wildlife Day.  This year’s theme was “Wildlife Conservation, Financing: Investing in People and the Planet.” He emphasized the need…

Government policy to re-establish the PWD

MINISTER of Infrastructure Development (MID) Manasseh Maelanga has re-emphasied the government’s priority to re-establish the Public Works Department (PWD). Minister Maelanga stated this during the road upgrade project launching in Auki this week. He said this is one of the top priorities for the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT). In addition, Prime Minister…