MHMS paves the way for digital health transformation

THE Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), with technical support from the World Health Organisation (WHO), commenced a two-day a workshop on Digital Health Strategy for Solomon Islands 2025-2029.   Health Programme Directors, Provincial Health Directors, Programme Managers and other health partners from the Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, United Nations International…

SI TO FACE TONGA, A/SAMOA

SOLOMON Islands U-19 Women’s National Team will compete for a qualifying spot at the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2025 – Qualifying – in Tonga, scheduled for March 7 to13.  The official draw for the tournament was conducted yesterday by the OFC in Auckland, New Zealand, and it determined that the Solomon Islands U-19 Women’s Team…

Malaita maintains commitment to USAID-supported projects

THE Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) has reaffirmed its commitment to several USAID-funded projects aimed at improving infrastructure and services in the province. The projects include the Gwaigeo Access Road Rehabilitation, Gwaigeo Factory, Auki Fisheries Cold Storage, and the Ada Koa Cold Storage and Mini-Grid Energy. Although these projects were announced several years ago, they are…

Honiara to host regional fisheries meet

(NBC PNG) – NEXT month, all Pacific Island fisheries ministers will gather in Honiara, Solomon Islands, to push forward discussions aimed at mobilising fisheries resources across the region.   This was announced by Prime Minister James Marape following his return from Palau last Friday.  Prime Minister Marape said the upcoming meeting reflects a strategic initiative…

 2025 legal year opens

THE country’s legal fraternity yesterday celebrated the opening of the 2025 Legal year at the High Court premises after having had an ‘eventful’ 2024 Legal Year. The event started off with the mounting of a Guard of Honour by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in front of the High Court. The Guard of…

Concern over increase students’ failure rate

THE high failure rate of students in schools right across the country have raised concerns amongst educators, parents, and community leaders and they attribute this to the erosion of teacher commitment, erosion of the education system and erosion of cultural values. Speaking to Solomon Star, many parents highlighted issues within the teaching profession, including under-qualified…