Honiara Netball Association (HNA) league 2024 season has completed its round one of competition. This came after this year’s season kicked off on Saturday at the Multipurpose Court in Honiara. It takes the HNA two days to complete round one of competition with 15 matches played last Saturday while another 8 matches were played on…
SOLOMON Islands is keen on capacity-building following its signing and ratification of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Framework last year. Joshua Wycliffe of ISA confirmed this interest when answering the question of Solomon Star reporter at the ISA headquarters in New Delhi, India, on Monday. The writer is among 23 journalists from the Indo-Pacific region…
THE Western Provincial Assembly Non-Executive Members have expressed concern about the non-action by responsible authorities to deal with the pressing issue of high stray dog population in Gizo and their ongoing attack of residents. This comes after more people were attacked by packs of stray dogs. In a press statement issued on behalf of the…
THE University of the South Pacific Solomon Islands Student Association (USPSASI) recently paid a courtesy visit to the Chinese Embassy in Honiara. The student body expressed anticipation that the diplomatic mission will action the outcome of their discussions. USPSASI Vice President Abel Wanesuia told Solomon Star Tuesday that the purpose of their visit to the…
THE 3rd Chinese Medical Team (CMT) has provided free medical service to the people of Malaita Province over four days as part of the 41st Second Appointed Day Anniversary celebrations in the Malaita Provincial Capital last week. At the invitation of the Malaita Provincial Government, the 3rd CMT from August 12 to August 15 offered free medical service…
THE Ministry of Communications and Aviation (MCA) has launched the National Cybersecurity Policy on Tuesday. The event took place at the Heritage Park Hotel and was witnessed by government officials and representatives of government stakeholders, including development partners. The policy is in line with the Government for National Unity and Transformation’s (GNUT’s) recognition of the…
SOLOMON Islands High Commissioner to Australia, Robert Sisilo has reiterated Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele’s bold statement to his Australian counterpart that his priority is to revitalize Solomon Islands economy and unite the country. When was asked by the Australian Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade (JSCFADT) last Friday on Solomon…
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…
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…
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…