August 21, 2024 – Page 2 – Solomon Star News

Malaita-based SICCI/YECSI members happy with Auki BA5

News, News - BusinessBy Moffat Mamu August 21, 2024

MEMBERS of Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry [SICCI] and Young Entrepreneur Council of Solomon Islands [YECSI] in Malaita Province have acknowledged the SICCI and YECSI secretariates for connecting Malaita-based business operators. Members acknowledged that SICCI/YECSI events have encouraged business operators, provincial government officials, government officials and Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) to create connections that…

Consultation to chart agriculture’s future

News, News - BusinessBy Moffat Mamu August 21, 2024

A two-day consultation to chart and shape the future of agriculture sector development in Solomon Islands is currently underway at the National Hosting Authority (NHA) Conference room at the Sports City, KGVI in East Honiara. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) in collaboration with its key partners and stakeholders hosts the consultation to get…

Wainoni to host 2027 Catholic women’s gathering

Features, Features - ReligionBy Moffat Mamu August 21, 2024

THE Catholic Archdiocese of Honiara has announced that Wainoni in Makira-Ulawa Province has been chosen as the host for the 2027 Archdiocese Women Gathering. The announcement was made by the Archdiocese Women Desk Coordinator Sarah Manedetea recently at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Women Gathering and the solemnity of Our Lady of the Assumption held…

Delay in opening mini-hospital concerns Reef Islanders

News, News - NationalBy Moffat Mamu August 21, 2024

CONCERNS are mounting with serious questions as to why the newly constructed Manuopo Mini Hospital on Reef Islands, Temotu is yet to open and fully operational. Construction of the new health facility was completed few months ago. The delay is causing frustration and anxiety among residents who rely on the facility for essential healthcare. The…

Inaugural NZ Festival

Features, Features - Local EntertainmentBy Moffat Mamu August 21, 2024

FOR the first time in Solomon Islands, the New Zealand (NZ) High Commission Office in Honiara is organising a day along activity called ‘New Zealand festival’ next month as part of celebrating the partnership between the Solomons and New Zealand. A statement from the Office said, “the New Zealand Festival is happening for the first…

PM meets Dwivedi

News, News - NationalBy Moffat Mamu August 21, 2024

Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele on Tuesday met with the Solomon Islands Honorary Consul-General based in Canada Ashwant Dwivedi. During the brief meeting PM acknowledged Dwivedi for his continued commitment and dedication to the nation in strengthening bilateral relations between Canada and the Solomons. “Canada is a valuable partner to Solomon Islands, and it is in…