Hundreds of noni trees and plantations in North West Guadalcanal remain idle after the main buyer ceased purchasing noni fruits two years ago. Ben Misu a local farmer from the region said that since Solomon Noni Corporation stopped buying the fruits he lost close to SBD$8,000 per week. Mr Misu added the main buyer stopped buying…
Four Solomon Islanders will travel to Japan after they were awarded with the 2025 Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship to study this year. Three of the recipients will travel on Wednesday, 2nd April. Since 1993, the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship has benefited many Solomon Islanders who were able to study different fields including science, education,…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has officially launched its five-year strategic plan.The plan aims to strengthen the private sector and foster economic development in the country.Speaking at the launch event, SICCI Chairlady Ms. Namoi Kaluae outlined the four key components of the strategy:Creating a more enabling policy environment for the private…
Batuna Adventist Vocational School in Marovo, Western Province has received a number of essential marine transport vehicle and equipment thanks to the Australian Government. The equipment featured a 60-horsepower outboard motor engine, a 23-ft Yamaha Ray Boat, a boat trailer, two Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs), four life jackets, and fuel containers. The support…
Local football fans have been left disappointed after home side Central Coast FC was defeated at home turf to the visitors Hekari United on Monday. The match was played at the National Stadium in Honiara. Central Coast has suffered their first defeat of 3-0 to Hekari United on Monday at home ground much to the…
ITS a must win match for Central Coast against Tupapa this Thursday if they want to keep their dreams alive of advancing into the next round. Thats what Head Coach of Central Coast Jacob Moli told local media in an interview after their first defeat to Hekari on Monday. After a hard fought battle, Central…
NICKEL Enterprise SI Ltd, NESI for short, would use its good relations built over the years with landowners to move its proposed investment in West Rennell forward, the company has announced. The company made the announcement in response to claims that some 250 landowners on West Rennell have revoked their support for a Surface Access…
Bahá’í communities across the Solomon Islands have convened for Regional Institutional Meetings to assess the progress of community-building efforts, consult on expansion plans, and ensure the systematic growth of the Faith in various regions. In Western Province, seven Bahá’í communities from Noro, Kolombangara, Vella, and several Local Spiritual Assembly (LSA) communities in Gizo recently gathered…
Countries that have experienced conflict in the past possess the capacity to achieve peace, says Johanna Podlesak, Director of Pacific Programmes (South East Asia and Pacific) at Conciliation Resources. Speaking to Solomon Star during the recent two-day Peacebuilding and Security Dialogue at the King Solomon Hotel, Ms. Podlesak emphasized the resilience of Pacific nations despite…
Investing in fisheries and ecotourism presents significant opportunities for economic growth in Malaita Province. This initiative would involve local farmers, men, youth, and women entrepreneurs, contributing to a more sustainable and expanded economy. Malaita Province Premier Elijah Asilaua emphasized the importance of these sectors during his recent speech at the Provincial Assembly in Auki. He…