Traditional landowners in North Vella, Western Province have raised concerns over what they describe as the Western Provincial Government’s (WPG) repeated dismissal of mining prospectus proposals without proper consultation. The landowners representative told the Solomon Star in an interview last week that they had cautiously agreed to allow a mining company to conduct mineral prospecting…
Hundreds of Catholic members gathered at the Nazareth Apostolic Centre (NAC) in Tenaru, central Guadalcanal, to celebrate the Easter Vigil Mass on Holy Saturday night. The event commenced at 8pm was attended by NAC students, seminarians, and members of the local community, all united in faith as they marked this significant occasion. The Easter Vigil…
In the past week, a two-day awareness program focusing on community policing became a memorable event filled with laughter and learning, thanks to three of the Solomon Islands’ most famous comedians; Lang, Babasa, and Milky. The comedy trio graced the occasion at the Youth Hub, Multi-Purpose Hall in Central Honiara, bringing an unique flavor to…
MEMBERS of the Catholic Diocese in Gizo, Western Province fought back tears as they watched the drama featuring the crucifixion of Jesus on Good Friday. The solemnly commemoration of the annual event was witnessed by Catholic faithful from across the township as they reflected on the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The day began…
WHEN Donald Trump is earnestly waiting for nations impacted by his ” Reciprocal Tariff ” to seek bilateral negotiation with him during the 90-day reprieve, President Xi Jinping’s state visits to Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia last week is widely viewed as a strong endorsement for the robust China-ASEAN partnership. In the case of Malaysia, Xi’s…
THE People’s Daily Online, the most popular comprehensive online news platform in China with more than 820 million viewers both domestically and internationally, has welcomed a group of international journalists to its headquarters in Beijing, introducing them to its the various online media platforms utilised to inform, educate and entertain the Chinese People and also…
Sometimes, the best gifts arrive when we need them most — and often, when we least expect them. For Gloria Siwainao, an Environmental Health Officer based in Auki, a pre-Easter trip to Honiara was meant for business. But with her aging mother in mind, she also intended to purchase a 3000-litre water tank for their…
The Minister for National Planning and Development Coordination, Hon. Rexson Ramofafia leads the Solomon Islands delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) in Bangkok, Thailand. The high-level meeting, themed Regional Cooperation for Resilient and Sustainable Development in the Asia and the Pacific,”…
THE Trade Dispute Panel has granted the recognition award to Workers Union of Solomon Islands (WUSI) in its ruling last week. This came after 374 workers of Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) voted in favour of WUSI to represent them during the secret ballot held in Honiara and Noro in Western province recently. Only seven…
The Building Capacity in Statistics and Audit (CAPSA) Project marked a significant milestone with the successful hosting of its Project Operations Manual (POM) Workshop on Monday, 14th April 2025 at the National Statistics Office (NSO). Facilitated by Mr. Philip Bottern, a World Bank Consultant, the workshop provided critical guidance on project implementation frameworks to key stakeholders. The workshop brought together the Government…