Solomon Islands round log exports have declined in the last three years due to unsustainable harvesting of forest resources for exportation. The Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Forestry and Research, Richard Raomae highlighted this to the local media last week. PS Raomae said Solomon Islands heavily depends on the logging of its forest…
Solomon Islands received approximately SBD 8.809 billion in development assistances between 2016 and 2021 from its bilateral and multilateral partners and these assistances have contributed significantly to the nation’s development endeavors and growth, it was revealed. According to the Ministry of National Planning and Developing Coordination (MNPDC) these development assistances had been directed to a…
IN a display of rich cultural heritage and patriotism, the Chinese Community in Honiara gathered on Sunday to celebrate the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival. The event was held at Chunga Wah School and also saw the attendance of Chung Wah School students and teachers with their families and friends and representatives of business companies in Honiara. …
THE Assemblies of God (AOG) Church’s Malaita region concluded their 2024 Sunday School rally on Sunday and the hosting responsibility for the next rally in 2026 was given to North Malaita. The three-day program hosted at the Unity Christian Life Centre AOG Church in Bibisu village in West Kwara’ae brought together 400 plus children from…
GIZO Women in Business (GWB) promoted their organic products at New Zealand Festival held in Honiara last Friday. GWB’s participation in the festival was supported by its partner – the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) – to promote and sell their products. Their products included organic soaps, charcoal, laundry detergents, virgin oil, woven baskets, peanut…
Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific Pat Conroy MP has arrived in Honiara around lunch time for a serious of discussions and important announcements to make for the country. The visit is part of his trip to Solomons Islands and Papua New Guinea (PNG) this week, the Australian High Commission Office said. The…
THE New Zealand Festival held last Friday in Honiara was a celebration of the longstanding partnership between Solomon Islands and New Zealand in various sectors, including trade. This was underscored by the New Zealand High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Jonathan Schwass. He told Solomon Star in an interview that the NZ Fest was an occasion…
THE Malaita Provincial Council of Women (MPCW) is currently hosting its 4th Annual General Meeting (AGM) this week in Auki. The three-day event commenced on Tuesday and will conclude Thursday with the election of a new executive. A good number of women and members attended the opening ceremony at the Women Resource Centre in Auki. This meeting provided…
Honiara city woke up earlier than usual on Tuesday 17 September. It had a good reason: to celebrate the rights of Solomon Islanders to choose their government. This has been happening since the Pacific nation became independent 46 years ago. Before the sun fully rose, crowds donning orange T-shirts emblazoned with this year´s theme – 46…
Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific, the Hon Pat Conroy MP, will travel to Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea this week to further strengthen Australia’s deep and enduring partnerships in the Pacific. Minister Conroy said Australia and Solomon Islands have interconnected futures. “We share a region and an ocean,” Minister Conroy said. …