The National Government is currently in a process to transfer through its investment arm-the Investment Corporation of Solomon Islands (ICSI) 20 percent of its share in the Kolombangara Forest Product Limited (KFPL) to the Kolombangara Landowners Trust Foundation (KLTF). This was announced at a meeting in Honiara this week between Government and KLTF representatives during…
Australia and Solomon Islands completed the second phase of the annual Exercise Coastwatchers in Honiara and Gizo last month, building Solomon Islands’ capacity to respond to natural disasters. Australia’s Defence Adviser in Solomon Islands Lieutenant Colonel Justin Bywater said the exercise was a great success. “Our region is the most vulnerable to natural weather…
THE national flag carrier has welcomed the Cabinet announcement that it has dropped the 72 hours pre-departure COVID-19 test requirement for Solomon Islands-bound travelers. In a statement yesterday, Solomon Airlines conveyed its gratitude and at the same time informed travelers of the Cabinet announcement. “It’s official! For all fully COVID-19 vaccinated passengers that pre-departure COVID-19…
Survey reveals that public servants are dissatisfied about the Mamara Spring villas in West Guadalcanal A RESEARCH study to collect more data on Public Service Housing Assistance (PSHA) policy implementation and public servants’ interest in the Mamara project has been carried out. The report of the study will be presented to the Cabinet any time…
The first stop 3×3 basketball challenge has been successfully completed on Monday at Holy Cross Basketball court. Rukiez scooped the men’s category top prize, Dragons second, Phila third and Jelly Fam on fourth. The women’s category was won by 71 Eclipse, Sunrise 2 second, El-Divas third and Sunrise 1 fourth. “Thank you to all participating…
IF you are a passenger planning to travel to the Western Province this weekend, why not try out ‘MV Pelican 96’ which will launch its inaugural trip this Sunday. The newly acquired fast craft will operate its maiden trip to six destinations in Western Province starting on Sunday morning. The boat can travel up to…
THREE local musicians currently touring Papua New Guinea (PNG) have shared their stories and experiences during morning tea with the Solomon Islands High Commissioner in Port Moresby this week. A statement issued by Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea (PNG), William Soaki said he had met with the musicians and listened to their…
THE New Zealand High Commission in Solomon Islands (NZHCSI) has launched a Solomon Islands-New Zealand Alumni Community (SINZAC). According to the NZHCSI, SINZAC is an alumni community for Solomon Islanders who have previously studied in Aotearoa New Zealand. “SINZAC aims to provide opportunities for alumni to engage in community service, mentoring and professional development and…
MALAITA Province is not a place for illegal logging, says Malaita Premier, Daniel Suidani. Premier Suidani issued a reminder to loggers in an exclusive interview with Solomon Star Auki that there is no room for illegal logging in Malaita Province under his Malaita Alliance for Rural Advancement (MARA) government. Since coming into power in 2019,…
THE Green Valley community in East Honiara has been overwhelmed by the generosity of the Bartlett Foundation which donated five new Solar Street lights under the Precious Girls Project. In a simple but touching handing over ceremony, Pastor Nathaniel Seru, the Bulkshop chaplain said “giving is a way of showing the light and God has…