CLIMATE change is a particular threat to island nations thus effective adaptation is vital. Melanesia Director for Wildlife Conservation Society Stacy Jupiter said a new analysis examines current adaptation measures in tropical Oceania had identifies guidelines for implementing resilient, ecosystem-based adaptation. Among its recommendations she said local communities should be fully involved in planning adaptation…
POLICE Commissioner Frank Prendergast has disclosed the policing priority areas for the remaining months of this year. These include keeping a close eye on family-based violence and gender based violence. These two, Mr Prendergast said, take place daily and has affected families in the country. The commissioner also highlight that policing alcohol and anti social…
THE GOVERNOR of Central Bank Denton Rarawa says CBSI monetary policy stance for the next six months will remain accommodative as recent economic developments and near term macro projections remain favourable for supporting growth. The stance came following a Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) Board of Directors meeting on Thursday. Acknowledging that economic growth…
MALAITA provincial Premier Peter Ramohia says he is now doubtful about promises of development the Democratic Coalition for Change Government (DCCG) made to his province. Speaking to Solomon Star, Premier Ramohia said that he is now worried that all of DCCG’s promises to Malaita this year will amount to nothing. “DCC government since taking up…
PARLIAMENT will convene for its third meeting on the 15th of October 2015. This is the 3rd meeting of the tenth Parliament. Speaker of the National Parliament of Solomon Islands, Ajilon Jasper Nasiu has received a copy of the notice to the Governor General from the Prime Minister confirming the date of the meeting. So…
A HONIARA resident says that seasonal workers recruitment scheme is one way the country can address unemployment. Speaking to Solomon star, George Kwaifi said he would like to congratulate those who initiated the idea so far. He said the idea is a good one since it contributes a lot to addressing the issue of unemployment…
THE week-long Professional Development workshop for Honiara-based school leaders ended yesterday at the St. Banabas Cathedral. More than 60 school leaders from Honiara-based schools attended the training, which mainly covers the Module Two Delivery concept. School leaders who have attended the workshop include principals, head teachers and Early Childhood Education supervisors. Director Supervising of the…
A SECURITY firm engaged to man Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) domestic jetties has pledged to also clean up the premises. The assurance came from owner of NW Water Front Security Service Nick Maena. Mr Maena told the Solomon Star yesterday his firm has been engaged to man the gates and patrol the domestic area.…
MORE than 20 women from Reivotu group in Sahalu ward, North-West Guadalcanal have benefited from the South Pacific Banking development (SPBD) small business scheme. The group told Solomon Star that the scheme has helped start small businesses at home that were really helpful to families. “For many years, we have been dreaming of going into…
ANZ last week announced a new direction for its advertising in Solomon Islands connected to the bank’s global brand campaign launched in May this year. The announcement was made last week by ANZ CEO Solomon Islands, Geoffrey Buchanan, at a customer event held to officially open ANZ Solomon Islands’ new head office in Ranadi, Honiara.…