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$90m medical centre commissioned The Solomon Islands Government on Friday officially received the completed National Referral Hospital (NHR) Comprehensive Medical Centre from the People’s Republic of China. This fulfils the vision ...
Lilo hits back at Bauxite-mining allegations - Solomon Star News
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 ...
Suidani, Talifilu to reappear in court today – Solomon Star News
THE Malaita Provincial Assembly Member for West Baegu-Fataleka Ward and a former Malaita Premier Daniel Suidani and his political adviser Celsius Talifilu who face unlawful assembly charges will front the court today. Suidani and Talifilu will appear before Magistrate Emily Zazariko Vagibule Pakoa at 9am. That is possibly for a pre-trial conference. The two defendants, who are on …
Strong Japan-SI bilateral relations acknowledged
THE outgoing Japanese Ambassador to Solomon Islands, MIWA Yoshiaki has commended Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) and people of Solomon Islands for the harmonious bilateral relations Japan enjoys with Solomon Islands. In brief courtesy meeting with Prime Minister Manele, Ambassador Miwa highlighted the strong and enduring friendship ...
New air navigation system to improve safety - Solomon Star News
The contract to introduce an air navigation system in Makira-Ulawa and Temotu Provinces has been signed, and processes to introduce them are now underway. This contract, supported by the World Bank through the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), will include the supply and installation of modern equipment known as Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B), and ...
DMP and Onetox reunite after a decade – Solomon Star News
After a decade of separation, two of the Solomon Islands’ most iconic bands, DMP and Onetox, have reconciled and are set to make history with a New Year’s Eve performance like no other. In a heartfelt announcement, the bands shared the joyous news of their reunion, marking a new chapter in their shared musical journey. “After 10 years, we’re thrilled to announce a beautiful ...
Crucial projects under MHMS highlighted – Solomon Star News
2025年1月19日 · He said the fourth cohort of CMT is expected to arrive in 2025 and they will continue to work with their local counterparts at the NRH in the new Comprehensive Medical Centre. The China-funded three-storey health facility is scheduled to be opened later this month. Minister Bosawai also hailed the MHMS’s collaboration with the World Bank under the COVID-19 Emergency Projects, which he said ...
Strong wind warning cancellation – Solomon Star News
ALL strong wind warning advisories previously issued by the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service (MET) are now cancelled. Since Monday this week, the weather office had been issuing a number of strong wind warnings to alert the public about expected strong wind situation in the three provinces ...
News – National - Solomon Star
The High Court has resolved 13 out of the 28 petition cases filed against winning candidates in the joint National General Elections held on April 17, 2024. Of the 13 cases relating to the Parliamentary election, 10 were dismissed, and three were withdrawn. Currently, eight petition cases are awaiting rulings on strike-out applications, four are…
Wife bashed with iron in Choiseul – Solomon Star News
2025年1月18日 · Taro police have arrested a drunkard husband for bashing his wife with a piece of iron in a village in South Choiseul recently. It was alleged that the husband was unhappy with his wife due to some unwanted behaviours he observed during the New Year’s celebration. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Choiseul Province, Superintendent Berry Pogesopa, said, the suspect struck the victim with the ...