Honiara reaffirms recognition of One China Principle, Beijing reiterates ‘there is only one China in the world’ following Taiwan elections outcome SOLOMON Islands Government has reaffirmed its recognition of the One China Principle and that Taiwan is an integral part of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) territory. The reaffirmation followed the outcome of recent…
in Northeast Guadalcanal Constituency with 20 new OBMs and boats Churches along the coastal areas of Northeast Guadalcanal Constituency (NGC) in Tasiboko Ward has taken delivery of 20 new Outboard Motor (OBM) Engines and Fiberglass Boats which will boost church outreach programs in communities within the constituency. The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD)…
THE announcement by the Solomon Islands Electoral Office (SIEO) that its Media and Communications team is soon to roll out a voters’ awareness program in preparation for the ‘Synchronized Elections’ in April this year 2024 is a positive development worthy of commendation. The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) and Commissioner Jasper Highwood Anisi, in announcing the…
IN a public notice issued on Tuesday, the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) reiterated the ongoing prohibition on the harvesting, possession, landing, receiving, buying, selling or exportation of any species of Beche-de-mer (BDM). The ban, which has been in effect since 1 September 2022, was published in the Gazette of Prohibited Activities (Fishing…
KATURASELE Community in South Choiseul will organise a centenary celebration to commemorate the arrival of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in their community 100 years ago. The event will be held at the end of this year from 17 to 21 December. This was agreed to during a first ever meeting held on Tuesday at…
CARETAKER Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has received a courtesy call from the Solomon Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand, His Excellency (HE) Eliam Tangirongo on Tuesday morning. HE Tangirongo used the opportunity to congratulate the caretaker Prime Minister on achieving a full four-year term in government and for successfully hosting the 17th Pacific Games. He…
POLICE investigation into the murder case that occurred at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) compound last November is still ongoing. The matter of Michael Sodu and Philip Mamuala who are facing one count of Murder was mentioned in the Honiara Magistrate Court yesterday and was further adjourned to January 17. This is for prosecution to…
THE International Anglican – Roman Catholic Commission for Unity and Mission (IARCCUM) will resume its annual meetings this year after a COVID-19 hiatus. This was confirmed to Solomon Star yesterday by the Archbishop of the Honiara Catholic Diocese Most Reverend Bishop Chris Cardone. Archbishop Cardone said this year, the IARCCUM meetings will be held from…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in Western Province and China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) have successfully conducted the first police route march in Gizo, Western Province. About thirty RSIPF officers, together with three CPLT officers marched in an orderly pace, shouted loudly and headed for Gizo Police Station. The route march started at 7…
THE body of former Guadalcanal Provincial Premier, Chief and Leader Late Stephen Panga will spend a couple of days and nights at his village residence before his final burial on Thursday afternoon. This is to allow time for his immediate family members, relatives, friends, work colleagues and government leaders to pay their final respect to…