Star of the Solomon Islands

Star of the Solomon Islands
Awarded for	Contribution and dedication of time, energy and resources to advance the well being of the people of Solomon Islands
Country	Solomon Islands
Post-nominals	SSI
Established	1981
First awarded	1982 (to Queen Elizabeth II)
Ribbon bar of the award
Precedence
Next (higher)	None
Next (lower)	Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (GBE)

The Star of the Solomon Islands, established in 1981[1] is the highest honour of the Solomon Islands.[2] Queen Elizabeth II was the first recipient in 1982.[3] Recipients are entitled to use the post-nominal letters SSI.[4]

This award is placed by the Court of St James's (the royal court for the Sovereign of the United Kingdom) immediately above the Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. It is primarily awarded to heads of state and other important international leaders. No Solomon Islander holds this award.[3]

Recipients

Notable recipients include:

• Elizabeth II, Queen of Solomon Islands (1982)[5]
• Helen Clark ONZ, Prime Minister of New Zealand (2005)[2]
• John Howard OM AC, Prime Minister of Australia (2005)[2][6]
• Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester KG GCVO GCStJ (2008)[7]
• Sir Michael Somare GCL GCMG CH CF KStJ KSG PC MP, Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea (2009)[8]
• Charles III, King of Solomon Islands (2024)[5]

References

1. "Orders, Decorations and Medals - Medals by Country - Medals of Solomon Islands". Jeanpaulleblanc.com. Archived from the original on 2011-08-14. Retrieved 2018-06-15.
2. "PM awarded the Star of the Solomon Islands". beehive.govt.nz. 2005-06-20. Retrieved 2011-12-03.
3. "Honours Awards". Solomon Islands Historical Encyclopaedia 1893-1978. Retrieved 15 June 2018.
4. "ODM of the Solomon Islands: Star of the Solomon Islands". www.medals.org.uk. Archived from the original on 2012-02-29. Retrieved 2011-12-03.
5. "Governor General Sir David Vunagi paid farewell courtesy call to King Charles III". Solomon Islands Government. 6 June 2024.
6. PM honoured with Solomon Islands' highest award
7. [1] Archived October 28, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
8. "Sir Somare Receives the Star Award | Economy | Solomon Islands News". Solomontimes.com. Retrieved 2011-12-03. Archived

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