THE Governor-General Reverand David Tiva Kapu has used his New Year’s National Address to reiterate the call by his predecessor Sir David Vunagi on educational institutions in the country to review the curriculum they offer to students in order to prepare them for any job available to them after graduation. He said, “regarding human resource…
Katurasele community in South Choiseul was buzzing with excitement as residents welcome New Year (NY) 2025 in a celebration mode this week. Reports reaching the Solomon Star said, the village successfully staged a four-day program as part of the welcome program. The community was packed with people who are working and studying in Honiara, overseas…
ADAUA Secondary School in the Lau Mbaelelea electorate of Malaita is set to receive a new three-ton truck from the Lau Mbaelelea constituency. The delivery of the truck is expected to take place sometime this year. According to reports, the three-ton truck will assist with the school’s transportation needs, helping with the movement of students…
AN online post via the social media announcing the declaration of form 4, 5 and 6 results in the coming days is a fake one. That’s according to the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) in response to a Facebook page claiming to be from MEHRD which posted online during the New Year’s…
Switching from one interest to another interest is a common occurrence today in the Solomon Islands. Chris Panakera, 45, famously known as “Chris Hamson,” has transitioned from being a popular musician to a community sanitation champion for Jericho Community in Central Rannoggah, Western Province. Mr Panakera who is part Rannogah and Simbo Islands has led…
The National Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases by 2.5 percent to 129.6 during the month of November 2024. Releasing the latest bulletin on 30th December 2024, Acting Government Statistician Samson Kanamoli said through the year, compared to the same month in 2023, the National CPI rose by 5.5 percent. The most significant changes by major…
Victims of the alleged demand for the $200.00 commission related to police clearance certificate have been urged to come forward with information. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is appealing to the victims to reach out to the Professional Standard Internal Investigation (PSII) to provide their statement. “Your…
A twenty (20) member delegation successfully completed a two-week seminar on criminal investigation and cultural exchange in China. The team comprised of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correction Service (MPNCS). The visit was held from 2 to 16 December 2024. The seminar was hosted by…
HE never thought that one day he would become a missionary to serve God in the mission field because of his bad behaviours during his prime young days. As a youth who spends time drinking alcohol and produced home-brew, his life made a sudden change after spending time in jail. After being released from Rove…
SOLOMON Power has announced a drop in electricity charges effective on Wednesday, 1st January 2025. In a statement issued this morning, Thursday 2nd January Solomon Power said, “In accordance with the Solomon Islands Government’s Policy to reduce Tariff by 25% over a three-year period, Solomon Power is pleased to inform its valued customers that effective…