Tourism Solomons has officially signed on as the Silver Sponsor of the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) 2025. Signing up as a sponsor reaffirms their commitment to celebrating culture and tourism in the Solomon Islands. As a sponsor, Tourism Solomons will proudly support three key components of the event: The signing ceremony was held this…
LOCAL businesses, including tourism operators, and schools in remote parts of the country are starting to see the benefits of Starlink’s satellite internet service. Since being granted an operational license in 2024, Starlink is set to become a game-changer for communities previously plagued by unreliable and slow internet service. Residents and businesses in rural parts…
THE Solomon Islands Maritime Authority (SIMA) has warned ship operators against overloading their vessels to ensure the safety of their passengers. In an interview with Solomon Star, Manager Shipping Operation & Safety Shipping Operation & Safety Department of SIMA, Jonah Mitau said SIMA will not hesitate to investigate vessel operators who overload their vessels with…
A CLAIM for compensation payment by members of the National Reconnaissance and Surveillance Force (NRSF) has resurfaced after more than 30 years of false promises by successive OUR Party-led governments. The NRSF Veteran Association re-lodged the claim last week on behalf of its 446 members who served on the Solomon Islands-Papua New Guinea Sea border…
A newly elected Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Tandai Ward in North West Guadalcanal, Henry Suia Maenu’u has made a passionate appeal for increased investment in the tourism sector. In his opening speech during the Sine Die Motion last week, Maenu firstly thanked his constituents for their trust and support. He is promising…
SOLOMON ISLANDS could be amongst the top 100 gold exporting countries in the world, if government agencies kept accurate records on the annual export of the precious metal. Poor record keeping is blamed for mineral exports over the years, robbing the government of tens of millions of export dollars. Coordination is said to be weakest…
SOLOMON Islands Postal Corporation (SIPC) has officially opened its new office building in Auki on Friday. This marks a significant milestone in the expansion of postal services in the country. Malaita Province Premier Elijah Asilaua, representatives from local businesses, and senior staff of Solomon Post, including the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Alfred Ghemu attended the…
A BUILDING being constructed in Gizo, Western Province, by a foreign businessman to accommodate his printing business, has sparked fears amongst local printing businesses. The proposed foreign-owned printing business has drawn criticisms from locals who feel that the introduction of a foreign-operated printing service could negatively impact local entrepreneurs who rely this service for their…
THE Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) has endorsed the plan for the establishment of the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation’s (SIBC’s) Wantok FM in Auki. This was announced by Premier Elijah Asilaua at the 2024/2025 Revised Budget Meeting recently. He said the MPG has already endorsed the plan to host SIBC’s Wantok FM 96.3 in Auki. “Soon,…
The controversial zebra (pedestrian) crossing located infront of the AJ City in Lunga, East Honiara has been sealed off over the weekend to restrict anymore crossing. On Saturday, a contractor has been tasked to erect new rail to close off the zebra crossing denying pedestrians from crossing the busy road. Its understood the changes came…