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Star of the Solomon Islands

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]

Star of the Solomon Islands

Contribution and dedication of time, energy and resources to advance the well being of the people of Solomon Islands

SSI

1981

1982 (to Queen Elizabeth II)

None

Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (GBE)

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]

Queen of Solomon Islands (1982)[5]

Elizabeth II

ONZ, Prime Minister of New Zealand (2005)[2]

Helen Clark

OM AC, Prime Minister of Australia (2005)[2][6]

John Howard

KG GCVO GCStJ (2008)[7]

Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester

GCL GCMG CH CF KStJ KSG PC MP, Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea (2009)[8]

Sir Michael Somare

King of Solomon Islands (2024)[5]

Charles III

Notable recipients include:

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