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…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele on Tuesday met with the Solomon Islands Honorary Consul-General based in Canada Ashwant Dwivedi. During the brief meeting PM acknowledged Dwivedi for his continued commitment and dedication to the nation in strengthening bilateral relations between Canada and the Solomons. “Canada is a valuable partner to Solomon Islands, and it is in…
ABOUT 202 bombs – Unexploded Ordnance (UXOs) have been discovered at St. Nicholas School in Central Honiara this week. As a result, members of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Department (EODD) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have dug up the bombs and safely removed them today, a statement from Police Media Unit said. The school discovered…
Japanese government through Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will be offering scholarships for Solomon Islanders to study in Japan. The grant scholarship is valued at SBD8million (Yen149, 000, 000). The deal is being sealed between Solomon Islands and Japan in a ceremony today. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade Peter Shanel Agovaka and Japanese…
All road users at the Malaita Provincial capital of Auki have been acknowledged for obeying the traffic rules during last week’s 41st second appointed day celebration. The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) National Traffic Department (NTD) in a statement expressed its gratitude to the public. During the whole event there were no major issues during…