| Star of the Solomon Islands | |
|---|---|
| Country |
 Solomon Islands |
| Awarded for | Contribution and dedication of time, energy and resources to advance the well being of the people of Solomon Islands |
| Post-nominals | SSI |
| Statistics | |
| Established | 1981 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | None |
| Next (lower) | Cross of the Solomon Islands |
 Ribbon bar of the award | |
The Star of the Solomon Islands, established in 1981[1] is the highest honour of the Solomon Islands.[2] Recipients are allowed to use the post nominal "SSI".[3]
Recipients[]
Notable recipients include:
- Helen Clark, ONZ (former Prime Minister of New Zealand)[2]
- John Howard, OM, AC (former Prime Minister of Australia)[2]
- Sir Michael Somare, GCL, GCMG, CH, CF, KStJ, KSG, MP (former Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea).[4]
- HRH Prince Richard, 2nd Duke of Gloucester, KG, GCVO[5]
References[]
- ↑ "Orders, Decorations and Medals - Medals by Country - Medals of Solomon Islands". Jeanpaulleblanc.com. http://www.jeanpaulleblanc.com/SolomonIslands.htm. Retrieved 2011-12-03.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "PM awarded the Star of the Solomon Islands". beehive.govt.nz. 2005-06-20. http://www.beehive.govt.nz/node/23419. Retrieved 2011-12-03.
- ↑ "ODM of the Solomon Islands: Star of the Solomon Islands". Webcache.googleusercontent.com. http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:biKM2cjQ558J:www.medals.org.uk/solomons/solomons001.htm+&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us. Retrieved 2011-12-03.
- ↑ "Sir Somare Receives the Star Award | Economy | Solomon Islands News". Solomontimes.com. http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=4547. Retrieved 2011-12-03.
- ↑ [1][dead link]
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