More than 160 girls and their teachers from 30 secondary schools around Honiara celebrated International Girls in ICT Day at Heritage Park Hotel on 25 April. Organised by Women in IT Solomon Islands, the event encourages girls to pursue careers in ICT. Participating students from Naha High School said, “It’s our first time being exposed…
ROUGH seas during the dispatchment of ballot boxes to the North New Georgia Constituency in Western Province on Tuesday has damaged one of the ballot boxes. This was revealed by the Western Province Election Manager Collin Potakana yesterday before Gizo 2 Polling Station opened to voters to cast their votes. He said a ballot box…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have led joint security patrols through the streets of Honiara on Election Day. RSIPF Police Response Department members led the patrol on Wednesday morning from Rove Headquarters, through to White River and Henderson. Officers from the Solomons’ International Assistance Force (SIAF) assisted with visibility patrol. This included policing…
WITH less than a day before the country goes to the polls, many registered voters in Western Province who are based in Honiara embarked on their trips by boat and plan to cast their votes in their respective constituencies. Three boatloads of voters are expected to arrive in the province, Tuesday. All ships that departed…
CARE Leader calls for peaceful and respectful elections, urges stakeholders to work together to preserve peace and uphold sanctity of elections THE Leader of the Coalition for Accountability, Reform and Empowerment (CARE) Matthew Wale, who employed a character-assassination campaign approach in this year’s election campaign and sparked criticisms nationwide, is calling for a peaceful and…
THE Solomon Islands Chinese Business Council has come to the rescue of two students studying in China. Parents of Ms. Kate Gwaena and Mr. Tony Sutahi have met their tuition fees, accommodation and living allowance after their scholarships were suspended since the first semester of 2023-2024 academic year for not completing the Chinese language course.…
Archbishop Cardone appeals for wise voting as Solomon Islands heads to the polls on April 17 AS the Solomon Islands prepare for the National and Provincial General Elections scheduled for 17 April, the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Honiara Chris Cardone has issued a heartfelt appeal to all Catholic communities and people of goodwill…
At a time when division and discord dominate Solomon Islands political landscape, the Ownership, Unity, Responsibility Party (OUR Party) stands as a beacon of hope and unity, says President of OUR Party, Jimson Fiau Tanangada. OUR Party President Mr. Tanangada boldly made the statement during the Party’s Policy Manifesto launch days ago. “National ‘Ownership, Unity…
THE Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Forestry and Research (MFR) Dr Vaeno Vigulu has reportedly resigned to contest the Gizo-Kolombangara Constituency seat in the National General Election (NGE) in April. Reports reaching Solomon Star revealed that the former PS has relinquished his top job to allow him prepare for the April 17 poll. Under the…
THE tranquil surroundings of Nila Station in the Shortlands Islands in the Western Province, have been disrupted and locals are now facing eviction orders prompting them to seek new land for settlement. This follows a prolonged legal battle between the Roman Catholic Church and the residents who have long called Nila Island their home. The…