The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Security Strategic Working Group has completed their sixth workshop meeting in Honiara last week. The group comprises representatives from all the MSG member states of Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji, Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS) of New Caledonia and Indonesia. Indonesia is an associate member. They…
THE Central Kwara’ae Constituency (CKC) office has embarked on its first-ever constituency tour last week, marking a significant milestone since taking office. This initiative reflects the CKC’s commitment to engage with communities and discuss the roles and responsibilities of the constituency in serving the people of Central Kwara’ae. The tour was led by Ricky Fuo’o, the newly elected Member…
The Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) has responded to the Opposition Leader Matthew Wale urging him to learn his geography before taking a stand on the matter of West Papua. West Papua was and is still under Indonesia’s sovereign rule; therefore any issues pertaining to West Papua have to be pursued through…
The Leader of the Independent Group Peter Kenilorea Jr., noted the recent reported commitment made by the Solomon Islands government to provide voluntary contributions to the World Health Organization (WHO), apparently announced at the WHO Regional Committee meeting in Manila, Philippines, but also called for a cautious balanced approach on the use of meagre finances. …
The Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has condemned the Prime Minister for engaging in deceptive tactics following criticisms of his silence on the recent kidnapping issue. Hon. Wale stressed that matters of national security falls squarely on the Prime Minister, not the Leader of Opposition. “It is misleading for the Prime Minister to shift…
PRIME Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has criticised the Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale over his silence on the recent reports of kidnapping in Honiara. In a press conference on Friday 25 October, PM Manele, who was in Indonesia for the presidential inauguration when the alleged kidnap situation reached its peak, said the allegations exposed children and families…
PM brags of establishing ‘rare’ international relationship between Honiara and Jakarta, believes it will translate into tangible economic benefits in next few years PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele says his visit to Indonesia has opened a new door of ‘rare’ international relationship between Honiara and Jakarta. He said he believes this ‘rare’ international relationship will translate…
SOLOMON Islands Government (SIG) is keen to see the European Union (EU) restore its presence in Solomon Islands after the latter closed its office in Honiara six years ago due to a shift in the organisation’s development cooperation programme. The Canberra-based new ambassador of the Republic of Finland to Solomon Islands, Arto Haapea told Solomon…
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…
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…