Pacific Islands Forum Leaders have raised deep concern over the escalating drug trade in the region, warning that it poses a serious threat to the wellbeing of Pacific communities. In their Communiqué released at the Retreat in Noro, Western Province, during the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM), the Leaders expressed alarm at the…
Key stakeholders from government agencies, non-government organisations (NGOs), the private sector, exporters, and development partners gathered at the Mendana Hotel for a validation workshop to finalize the country’s draft National Export Policy on Friday September 12. The workshop, organized by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour & Immigration, aimed to present findings and gather feedback…
Preparations are well underway at the Western Provincial capital of Gizo as the Western Provincial Health and Medical Services (WPHMS) gears up to host the annual National Health Setting Conference next week. WPHMS Director Dr. Dickson Boara confirmed the arrangements in an interview with the Solomon Star, saying the event will bring together health professionals and government officials…
Residents of the Rifle Range community came together with officers from the RSIPF and members of the RSIPF & AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) for a two-day celebration marking the Pacific Islands Forum. The event was designed to bring people together through games, sports, and shared meals, while also creating a space for dialogue between…
Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) Office at Vavaya Ridge in Central Honiara was engulfed during an early morning blaze on Wednesday. The blaze has caught nearby residents by surprise who called the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) fire rescue team. The fire service team arrived to help try and contained the fire, but could…
A private investigation on the Sufferance wharf saga in Honiara uncovers former Minister of Finance and Treasury, Harry Kuma’s connection to Lee Kwok Kuen. This came after critics accused the government of bowing to private interests. They argued that Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele made a poor decision in reshuffling Kuma to the Ministry of Commerce,…
Construction of the Rescue Fire Service Station at Honiara International Airport is making steady progress. The Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) has confirmed. The work is funded by the World Bank under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2) and is being implemented by MCA. China Railway Construction Engineering Group (CRCEG) is…
Work on the new Seghe Market in Marovo, Western Province has commenced, with foundations and retaining walls now well underway. Local contractor, Hatanga, has completed major earthworks to prepare the site, excavating a massive 1,300 cubic metres of soft soil, and replacing it with 1,652 cubic metres of compacted coral-based fill. Australian High Commissioner, His…
Twenty-one form 5 agriculture students from Gizo Community High School in Western Province have gained first-hand experience in organic farming and aquaponics through a one-day “Look and Learn” workshop at the WorldFish Nusatupe Innovation Hub. The training on Friday, held under the Island Food Systems programme, introduced students to sustainable farming methods aimed at strengthening food…
LEADER of Opposition Matthew Wale has called on the Prime Minister to clarify the allegations in the media in relation to the sufferance wharves saga. In a statement on Tuesday, Hon Wale said the Prime Minister’s silence on the matter has raised a lot of suspicion from the public. He said the ongoing revelations in…