SI represented at 81st UN ESCAP

The Minister for National Planning and Development Coordination, Hon. Rexson Ramofafia leads the Solomon Islands delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) in Bangkok, Thailand.   The high-level meeting, themed Regional Cooperation for Resilient and Sustainable Development in the Asia and the Pacific,”…

WUSI to represent Ports’ workers

THE Trade Dispute Panel has granted the recognition award to Workers Union of Solomon Islands (WUSI) in its ruling last week. This came after 374 workers of Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) voted in favour of WUSI to represent them during the secret ballot held in Honiara and Noro in Western province recently. Only seven…

CAPSA project operations manual workshop ends

The Building Capacity in Statistics and Audit (CAPSA) Project marked a significant milestone with the successful hosting of its Project Operations Manual (POM) Workshop on Monday, 14th April 2025 at the National Statistics Office (NSO).  Facilitated by Mr. Philip Bottern, a World Bank Consultant, the workshop provided critical guidance on project implementation frameworks to key stakeholders. The workshop brought together the Government…

WP to draft mining policy

WESTERN Province (WP) is in the process of drafting a new comprehensive mining policy framework to strengthen governance and ensure transparency in the industry. Premier Billy Veo told Solomon Star that having a robust policy in place, as mining continues to be a contentious issue — often resulting in environmental damage, land disputes, and conflict…

 Kukum School honours ‘Alex Currie’ for his service by naming centre after him

The Kukum Valley Seventh-day Adventist Primary and High School in Honiara marked a significant milestone on 28 March 2025 with the official naming and dedication of the Alex Currie Multipurpose Centre.   This new facility, a 630-square-metre structure, stands as a testament to the dedication and generosity of Dr Alex Currie, whose lifelong commitment to…

‘NO TO MINING’

The people of South East Vella la Vella (SEV) Constituency, Western Province have taken a bold and uncompromising stand to declare their opposition to any proposed mining activities on their land. Instead they are championing environmental conservation and sustainable future rooted in the principles of the Green and Blue Economy. This firm declaration follows a…

West eyes mushroom farm

Plans are underway to establish a mushroom farm at Mile 6, just outside of Gizo town in Western province. Its a move aimed at boosting local food production and creating new income opportunities for communities and the province. The initiative is spearheaded by Western Provincial Government (WPG) in collaboration with Fujian Province under People’s Republic…