THE proposed mining prospect on Rendova Island in Western Province is facing significant backlash following the announcement of the project in North Rendova. The controversy erupted after the Hiriro tribe celebrated the official commencement of mineral prospecting on their land more than a week ago, triggering widespread dissent among local residents, leaders, and various community…
A NUMBER of our specialised medical doctors working at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) may soon be heading overseas to take up new job offers. This comes after their contract with the Solomon Islands Government came to an end, source close to the deal has disclosed. Already some of the local doctors have indicated their…
TWO schools in Shortlands in the Western Province have been forced to suspend classes indefinitely due to food shortage. The affected schools are Nila Parish Don Bosco operated by the Dominican Sisters of the Roman Catholic Church and Tuha Junior Secondary School. Reports reaching Solomon Star last week indicated that both institutions have been grappling…
Solomon Islands is a realm of untapped potential for business investment. Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labor and Immigration, Harry Kuma made the statement during the 13thAustralia-Solomon Islands Business Forum in Honiara last week. “Solomon Islands is not just a destination…but a realm of untapped potential investment.” Presenting on the theme “Business Leading Employment and Export Growth”, Minister…
The West Rennell Land and Resource Owners Association (WRL&ROA) has raised serious concerns over Nickel Enterprise SI Ltd (NESI) and its recent investment announcements for Rennell. In an article published by the Solomon Star on Wednesday, August 4th, NESI claimed to have secured new backing from Singapore and flew workers to Rennell on a charter…
Australian remains committed to addressing climate change issues affecting the Pacific region including Solomon Islands. That’s the assurance from Australia’s Ambassador for First Nations People, Justin Mohamed, Pictured above on the left, during his presentation last week at the Faculty of Education and Humanities (FEH) Panatina Campus Lecture Theatre. The one hour seminar focused on two…
Australia has announced further support for Solomon Islands’ cocoa industry through a new processing facility to be built at Cathliro in Honiara. Australia has been supporting local businesses in the productive sector (such as coconut, cocoa and cassava) to diversify their products, boost domestic sales and exports and employ more people. The new facility will…
A Disability Inclusion Awareness Session was successfully conducted for the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) last week. The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) with the support from World Health Organization (WHO) conducted the awareness on Tuesday3rd September at the MCILI conference room in Honiara. The session was well-attended by Heads of…
The 2025 Budget Strategy was officially launched in Honiara on Friday 6th September – marking the beginning of the 2025 budget formulation process. The Minister of Finance and Treasury Manasseh Sogavare official launched strategy based on the theme of “Accelerating Accountable and Transformative Investments: A Pathway Towards a Resilient and Sustainable Economy.” The 2025 budget strategy…
Tulagi police have rescued 28 passengers from a sunken vessel between Guadalcanal and Florida islands on Sunday, 8 September 2024. The Landing Craft (LC) Adi Wai Tui left Honiara to Tulagi when it encountered sea coming from the bottom of the ship. Members of the ship’s crew tried to pump out the water but the…