The Solomon Islands Aviation Sector is set for a significant safety boost through a new Rescue Fire Service Station for Honiara International Airport. This work is supported by the World Bank through the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2) and is being implemented by Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA). The new…
THE Auki Fishery Centre, which has been a key service provider for the people of Malaita, has resumed its operations after being installed with a replacement ice machine from the Malu’u Fishery Centre. The Auki Fishery Centre stopped operation in December 2024 after its 45-year-old only ice machine broke down. The breakdown of the aged…
THE DC Park Rugby 7s (DC-PR7s) Solbrew series 2025 is set to return in June as registrations for the tournament opens as of this week. The DC-PR7s, in a statement issued last week, announced the registration date, the tournament dates and the divisions to be featured in the tournament. “We are proud to announce the…
Tourism Solomons has officially signed on as the Silver Sponsor of the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) 2025. Signing up as a sponsor reaffirms their commitment to celebrating culture and tourism in the Solomon Islands. As a sponsor, Tourism Solomons will proudly support three key components of the event: The signing ceremony was held this…
TRIAL dates for the indecent act case that occurred last year on an 11-year-old girl has been set for May by the Honiara Magistrate Court, Monday. The young man, who was 20 at the time of the alleged offending, is facing trial for one count of Indecent Act. Magistrate Emily Zazariko Vagibule Pakoa set down…
THE prime witness in the case against the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ulawa-Ugi, William Bradford Marau, accused of misusing 5million dollars in shipping funds, has passed away. Marau is facing trial on February 10 for one count of Conversion. On Monday, during an interim mention, the defence counsel Jillian Soaika sought at least a…
LOCAL businesses, including tourism operators, and schools in remote parts of the country are starting to see the benefits of Starlink’s satellite internet service. Since being granted an operational license in 2024, Starlink is set to become a game-changer for communities previously plagued by unreliable and slow internet service. Residents and businesses in rural parts…
BURI Community High School (CHS) in North Rannoggah, Western Province has successfully conducted its student-and-teacher orientation programme on Monday. The student-and-staff orientation programme saw teachers introduced themselves and the subjects they teach to the students. The orientation programme included the imparting of advices by teachers and also the sharing of experiences between teachers. School Principal…
THE Solomon Islands Maritime Authority (SIMA) has warned ship operators against overloading their vessels to ensure the safety of their passengers. In an interview with Solomon Star, Manager Shipping Operation & Safety Shipping Operation & Safety Department of SIMA, Jonah Mitau said SIMA will not hesitate to investigate vessel operators who overload their vessels with…
THE Central Kwara’ae Constituency (CKC) Office has rolled out its first batch of projects for local churches in the electorate as of last week. A total of six churches have received support under the constituency’s Church Grant Project made possible by tax-payers. Some of the churches benefiting from the initiative are: Materials for these projects…