Diversify economy to other sectors

MINISTER of Home Affairs, Isikeli Junior Vave has emphasised the importance of diversifying the national economy into the agriculture, tourism and fisheries sectors. The Member of Parliament for Shortland Islands Constitution underscored this important statement in his message to commemorate the country’s 46th independence anniversary last Monday. “Let us enhance economic growth through the diversifying…

CONTRACTS EXPIRED:

Specialist Doctors in Solomon Islands Face Uncertainty A concerning situation has arisen in Solomon Islands, where the majority of specialist doctors, 32 out of 36 (89%), continue to work despite their contracts having expired, with no clear resolution in sight. Reports reaching Solomon Star indicate that these doctors are now experiencing salary cuts from the…

Malaita to launch policy document

THE Malaita Provincial Government, under the leadership of Premier Elijah Asilaua, are set to launch their policy document on the province’s Second Appointed Day next month. Malaita Province’s Second Appointed Day is August 15. The policy document launch is a priority of the Premier Asilaua government, which places topmost priority on the development of the…

POLITICAL INSTABILITY LOOMING?

Reports of political instability prompts call by PM Manele on citizens to embrace God and national interests and be vigilant against influences that seek to destroy SI PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele has called on all Solomon Islanders to put God first and national interests second before personal interests amidst reports ‘that there are some people…

Reverend Kapu sworn in as new GG

REVEREND David Tiva Kapu of the Anglican Church of Melanesia has taken his oath of office and allegiance as the country’s new Governor General before Chief Justice Sir Albert Rocky Palmer during the 46th Independence Anniversary celebration at the National Stadium in Honiara, Monday. Reverend Kapu who comes from the Central Islands Province was elected…

SICCI welcomes new CEO James Dolarii

THE Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has welcomed the appointment of James Dolarii as the new Chief Executive Officer. The appointment proved significant as the position has been vacant for almost a year. Mr Dolarii’s appointment is seen as a positive step for SICCI as it continues to promote and advocate for…

Mayor Siapu: Unity is our greatest strength

HONIARA City Mayor Eddie Kasute’e Siapu has highlighted unity as the greatest strength of a nation in his speech at the 46th Independence Anniversary celebration at the National Stadium in Honiara yesterday. Mayor Siapu said the theme of this year’s independence anniversary celebration “Charting a United and Transformative Future” perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the…

In court with Assumpta

Tausoro stabbing trial starts Tuesday TRIAL on the matter of a man accused of stabbing an elderly man to death at Tausoro, Central Guadalcanal, last August will start today. The hearing of evidences will start before Judge John Keniapisia at 9.30am. The defendant Stanley Gegesi is facing trial for one count of Murder and one…