Veterinarians Dr Dan Edson and Dr Yushara Wijerathna, from the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s (DAFF), have delivered technical para-veterinary training to Solomon Islands Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) animal health officers Funded under Australia’s AUD 622 million Partnerships for a Health Region initiative, the Australian team delivered technical para-veterinary training to…
The Honiara City Council (HCC) Deputy Lord Mayor Councilor Clement Terewauri has extended heartfelt gratitude to Jiangmen City of the People’s Republic of China for their generous and timely donation of a Foton Hilux vehicle to the Law Enforcement Division. The contribution on Monday December 23rd, 2024, underscores the strong partnership between the two cities.…
The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) has been acknowledged for its recent announcement of the 25% decrease of electricity tariff for the next three (3) years and its commitment to continue transiting to renewable energy to a further reduction in electricity tariff beyond 2027. The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), as…
Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry [SICCI] is seeking fair treatment to all businesses operating in the country. As the peak institution looking after 90 percent of Solomon Islands Private Sector, SICCI emphasized that growing the private sector means providing a level playing field for all players in the private sector. It is crucial…
Former Prime Minister (MP) and Member of Parliament (MP) for Central Honiara Gordon Darcy Lilo, has vigorously defended himself against allegations regarding the bauxite mining situation on Rennell Island in the Rennell/Bellona Province. The former Prime Minister’s responded following statements made by the current Prime Minister and the Minister of Mines during a recent parliamentary…
The release of the Year 6 to Year 7 (Form 1) Placement results to Education Providers, Schools and the public has been endorsed by Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources (MEHRD). Dr. Franco Rodie made the declaration on Monday 23rd December 2024 in accordance with the Year 6 to Year 7…
Solomon Islands has witnessed a historic milestone within the civil aviation sector as it welcomes the inaugural flight from China to Solomon Islands last week. The service which was operated by TransNusa Airline’s Airbus A320 touched down at the Honiara International Airport approximately 7:40pm on Thursday 19 December much to the delight of the government…
THE Mines and Minerals Board [MMB] is believed to have rejected an application by the Hong Kong-based Far East Resources Company Ltd for a Mining Licence [ML] to develop the rich San Jorge nickel tenement in Isabel. The decision was taken during the Board’s meeting last Tuesday 17th December 2024, sources told Solomon Star over the…
The country faces significant challenges in managing its national borders and its important to undertake an united approach in addressing the challenges. That’s according to the Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services (MPNSCS), Karen Galokale when speaking at a Border Security Workshop in Honiara last Friday. And she…
THE Good Samaritan Hospital at Tetere, North Guadalcanal has received two completed projects funded by the World Bank’s COVID-19 Emergency Response Project through the Project Management Unit (PMU) in the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS). The Incinerator Facility was constructed by RSF construction, while the Isolation Unit was constructed and delivered by JED…