People of Gizo-Kolombangara Constituency (GKC) in the Western Province are set to benefit from a significant development with the establishment of a new Fishery Centre in Gizo. A supporting branch is located at Ringgi Station on Kolombangara Island. This project is an initiative of the constituency office, under the leadership of the Member of Parliament…
POLICE are investigating and hunting for three local middle men who have been issued with nearly $180 million in cash to buy gold in Honiara but have yet to show up with any gold, according to informed sources. The money was allegedly paid by three Asians to three Solomon Islands nationals, including a police constable. The trio (Asians) are helping police in…
The second delivery of the Solomon Islands Senior Executive Women in Leadership Program for this year 2025 was held last week in Honiara. The program was initially devised in partnership with the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), the Solomon Islands Women in Business Association (SIWIBA), and the Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants…
Woodford International School in East Honiara is the top best private operated school in the country this year. That’s according to ’Schoolbell.net,’ a leading global education rankings platform. (https://schoolbell.net/sb/private-schools/) Dylan the Regional Director, Oceania Division in a statement issued to Solomon Star over the weekend revealed this. “We’ve published a new piece, 3 Best Private Schools in…
I am writing to sincerely express my concern regarding the Solomon Islands Government’s decision to ban external partners from attending the 54th Pacific Island Forum (PIF) meeting in Honiara, as this raises significant issues related to transparency and inclusiveness in governance. According to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific…
A newly revamped Pacific Ocean Portal was officially launched on Wednesday, marking a significant step forward in regional efforts to improve ocean data accessibility, transparency, and collaboration across Pacific Islands Nation. The portal, under the guidance of the South Pacific Community (SPC), offers streamlined access to oceanographic data, climate projections, maritime boundaries, and fisheries information. …
FRUSTRATED by years of provincial government inaction, youths from Namobaula and Gwaisusuru in Ward Two of Central Kwara’ae electorate have taken the lead in rehabilitating the deteriorating condition of Namobaula–Gwaisusuru feeder road in Malaita. The feeder road, under the jurisdiction of the Malaita Provincial Government, is a lifeline for the communities of Namobaula, Gwaidaedae, Kwanasia, and Gwaisusuru. It connects…
After 90 minutes of play the Solomon Islands National Football Team and Brisbane Roar ended the historic international friendly in a one all draw on Saturday evening. It was a night of football action and hundreds of football fans came out to watch. The match was described as intense packed with action and display of…
Member of Parliament (MP) for Fataleka, Rexon Annex Ramofafia, is the new Minister of Finance and Treasury following a sudden Cabinet reshuffle on Friday. Ramofafia replaces Trevor Manemahaga, who had served less than a month since being sworn in on 8 September. Manemahaga has now been reassigned as Minister for National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC). Both…
The Provincial Executive of Makira Ulawa Province has reaffirmed that it is the sole and legitimate owner of Okea land, near Foxwood, Central Guadalcanal The Office of the Premier of Makira Ulawa Province issued the statement the statement to maintain its position of the Provincial Government (MUPG) concerning the land commonly referred to as Okea. …