The Solomon Islands Young Legal Professionals Association (SIYLPA) was officially launched in Honiara on Wednesday night. The launching took place at Heritage Park Hotel, marking a major step in supporting young lawyers in the country. The event was attended by Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer and Lady Palmer, along with other key legal professionals. In…
THE Sasafa Community Crime Prevention Team in North Malaita has received support in the form of uniforms and equipment from China Police Liason Team, through the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) earlier this month. The Sasafa Crime Prevention Team, active in promoting law and order in Malaita, was established in 2020 under the leadership…
Dragon fruits have emerged as one of the most expensive fruits in the Honiara Central Market, with prices ranging from $30 to $80 per fruit. Customers are spending $30 to $80 to pay one dragon fruit at the Honiara Central Market. A long time vendor, Ben Pige, pictured below, told the Solomon Star the high…
THE Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) plans to replace the old, decommissioned wharf in Auki with a new, modern facility. Malaita Premier Elijah Asilaua announced the plan during the opening of the 2025/2026 original budget meeting this week. Mr. Asilaua said consultations are currently underway with resource owners, the Solomon Islands Ports Authority, and the national…
ITS all about caring for the environment and ensuring Honiara City remains clean and from plastic wastes and other domestic garbage. As part of a commitment to create a cleaner and healthier environment in the city and its surrounding communities, a project called ‘Prepaid Bag Initiative’ was launched last year and is now rolling out…