PRC supports Aoke-Langalanga community 

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 CHIEFS BACK BUY-BACK SCHEME

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…

MSG-PM Cup set

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…

NSC’s visit to China

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…

Auki residents concern over uncollected rubbish

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…

PG 2023 AUDIT UNDERWAY

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…

SOE Amendment Bill retains two ministers

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…

Gizo/Kolo constituency officers announced

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.…

Geseni: the future is in your hands

ABOUT 114 students of Tamlan secondary school in West Honiara have been challenged that their future is in their hands therefore they must value their education. School principal Ester Geseni stressed this during the 2024 end year graduation and prize giving ceremony at Rove Police club on Friday.  The ceremony brought together families, friends, teachers, and guests…