SOLOMON Islands Government (SIG) is keen to see the European Union (EU) restore its presence in Solomon Islands after the latter closed its office in Honiara six years ago due to a shift in the organisation’s development cooperation programme. The Canberra-based new ambassador of the Republic of Finland to Solomon Islands, Arto Haapea told Solomon…
THE Chinese Embassy is continuing to provide crucial assistance to rural communities in the country and the latest recipient is the South New Georgia-Rendova-Tetepari (SNGRT) Constituency in the Western Province. This latest assistance was handed over on Thursday by the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, Cai Weiming to the Constituency Development Officer (CDO),…
THE Tu’o Gospel Church community in the Aoke-Langalanga Constituency in Malaita Province are the latest recipients of community assistance provided by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China. The assistance donated to this community included one generator, one Outboard Motor engine, two sewing machines, 40 solar lights, 100 T-shirts and 100 shorts. The Chinese…
Lavukal House of Chiefs underscore importance of the state regaining ownership of LSL as they celebrate Chiefs’ Day In a remarkable occasion of resilience and unity, the people of Russell Islands gathered at Loun Island to celebrate the 22nd Lavukal House of Chiefs’ Day. The 2024 Lavukal House of Chiefs Day celebration was marked with the…
Solomon Islands will host the Melanesian Spearhead Group-Prime Minister’s (MSG-PM) Cup 2024 in December. This came after MSG Secretariat together with the Solomon Islands Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) officially signed the MSG-PM’s Cup host agreement on Thursday. The signing was done at the Ministry of Home Affairs conference room in Honiara. The deal allows…
Chairman of the National Sports Council (NSC) Joe Sika has highlighted the significance of their trip to China to attend the Training in Facilities Management Course as an ‘eye opener’ for some of his members delegation. The Chair NSC, Joe Sika and Counsellor Gong Rui of the Chinese Embassy, briefed the media on the facility training…
RESIDENTS of Auki town in Malaita province are voicing their frustration over the delayed removal of rubbish in the township, prompting criticism towards the provincial government. Garbage bins at the Auki Central Market and along local streets have been overflowing for nearly a week, raising significant public health concerns. Photos of the uncollected trash have circulated on social…
THE Office of the Auditor General has engaged an international accounting firm to audit the estimated $2.5 billion Pacific Games hosted in Honiara in 2023. Auditor General David Dennis confirmed to Solomon Star that his office has engaged KPMG as contract auditors to undertake a financial statement audit and a special audit of the Pacific…
The Ministry of Finance and Treasury has agreed to maintain two responsible ministers in the State Owned Enterprises (SOE) Amendment Bill 2024. This following concerns raised by key stakeholders, including relevant ministries, agencies, SOEs, and Transparency Solomon Islands. These stakeholders expressed concern over the original proposal to give all authority to the Minister of Finance…
THREE key officers who will ensure projects and plans of Gizo/Kolombangara constituency are implemented smoothly have been revealed. Member of Parliament (MP) for the constituency Jimson Tanangada on Wednesday 23rd October publicly declared the names of the officers when he officially launched the four years constituency rural development policy road map at the provincial capital.…