A two-day intensive workshop on the new Education Act 2023, held at Voza Village in Northwest Choiseul successfully concluded last week with organizers and participants declaring it a major success. The workshop brought together school principals, teachers, and members of the school boards from across Tepazaka Ward 6. Organized by the Choiseul Provincial Government (CPG)…
On Wednesday evening 27th August 2025 we posted online a brief video clip via our Youtube Channel highlighting the Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) being imported and used by George Wu Company Ltd. The clip was supposed not be uploaded. However, due to miscommunication between members of the online team, the video appeared online. The information…
The Western Provincial Government (WPG) under the leadership of Premier Billy Veo has hit back at reports of instability, insisting that Alliance for Change, Alignment and Rural Economic Advancement (ACAREA)- led government remains rock solid and fully intact until 2028. This follows a Solomon Star front-page article on Saturday 31 August titled “Motion Looms: Premier…
The Board of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) during its meeting on August 21, 2025 adopted an expansionary monetary policy stance for the next six months to support growth while containing inflation within the desired range. The decision reflects a careful assessment of both the global and domestic economic conditions and prospects. Global…
Double Power Logging Company has stood firm on its position that it did not breach High Court injunction orders over vasa logs harvested in Mono, Shortland Islands. This follows a letter from Patricia Maike to the Commissioner of Police requesting that logs transported by barge be halted upon arrival in Honiara last week. In response,…
After months of preparation and planning Barakoma airfield in South Vella, Western Province welcomed its first flight after many years during a proving flight on Sunday. The proving flight operated by the Solomon Airlines Twin Otter was undertaken by officials from the Ministry of Communication and Civil Aviation, Solomon Islands Airport Corporation Limited, Solomon Airlines…
The University of South Pacific’s (USP) Solomon Islands Campus opened its door to students, educators, and the public on Friday for its annual open day event at King George Campus, East Honiara. The annual event was designed to provide prospective to students with essential information to help them make informed decisions about higher education goals. Since…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele on Monday received a courtesy call from the country’s Ambassador to the United State of America and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Her Excellency Mrs. Jane Waetara. Her Excellency Waetara also accredited as Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Canada. The courtesy call was to brief the Prime Minister on the tentative…
Two Solomon Islands soccer players Rovu Boyers and Junior David will still play for their respective clubs in the Football South Australia (FSA) as the first leg of the semifinal matches on the weekend ended in a draw. Boyers in the FSA State League One for West Adelaide saw his side level on 1-1 draw…
The proposed industrial action planned by members of the Solomon Islands National Teachers Association (SINTA) has been called off. This came after the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) negotiation team and Solomon Islands Teachers Association (SINTA) signed a Master Agreement (MA) on Friday, 28th August 2025. This brings the proposed industrial action to an end while promoting ongoing cooperation. The MA…