Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade has dubbed the Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) as a ‘symbol of hope.’ Peter Shanel Agovaka said this on Tuesday when he signed the Exchange Notes for the scholarship program with the Japanese Ambassador to Solomon Islands in Honiara. This particular project will see Tokyo collaborate with Honiara in…
The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) is hosting its 2024 annual graduation ceremony this Thursday. Around 1000 students from various faculties will receive their certificates, Diplomas and Degrees at the ceremony set to take place at Maranatha Hall, East Honiara. His Excellency, Reverand David Tiva Kapu will be the guest of honor at the event.…
Malaita’s SBD1.6 billion Bina Harbor International Seaport Project – who will fund it? GNUT is talking with development partners to provided needed financial support AS the dust settles on the festivities marking the 41st Anniversary of Malaita’s 2nd Appointed Day, the search is on for USD200 million or SBD1.6 billion to develop the project now seen as…
Order for 2021 riot partaker for medical attention CHIEF Magistrate Emma Garo has ordered that the copy of the sentence she imposed on the man found guilty of taking part in the November 2021 riots in Honiara be delivered to the Commissioner of the Correctional Services of Solomon Islands (CSSI). This decisive action is to…
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…
CONCERNS are mounting with serious questions as to why the newly constructed Manuopo Mini Hospital on Reef Islands, Temotu is yet to open and fully operational. Construction of the new health facility was completed few months ago. The delay is causing frustration and anxiety among residents who rely on the facility for essential healthcare. The…