THE third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting is set to commence in China’s south east coast city of Xiamen on Wednesday 28 May, ushering in a new era of collaboration based on the four fundamental principles underpinning China’s diplomacy. Solomon Islands Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade Peter Shanel and the Foreign Ministers…
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) Safeguards Team has completed the initial public consultations and assessments with key stakeholders last week (19th– 23rd May) to fast-track essential requirements before full rehabilitation of the China-aid Auki Road Project commences. The consultation meeting brought together representatives from various stakeholders, including the Malaita Provincial Government Executive, Solomon Power,…
The Bahá’í Faith in Solomon Islands recently organized a workshop in Gizo, Western province to help youths become constructive members of society. It is called the Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Programmed, targeting individuals aged 12 to 15. It is a non-denominational initiative designed not to convert, but to uplift and nurture young minds to become…
WESTERN Province (WP) continues to face growing criticism from citizens and stakeholders across Solomon Islands for hosting major national projects like seaport and international airport. The criticism follows recent announcements and ongoing discussions highlighting major national projects such as the Gizo International Seaport, Noro Industrial Port upgrades, and proposed national infrastructure developments, many of which…
A POWERFUL new drug which can turn users into a potential killer is believed to have been introduced in Solomon Islands. The drug or substance is called ‘Power.’ Except for those using it, very little is known about the substance, where it comes from and so on. Sources told Solomon Star last week that among…
The Shortland Islands Constituency in Western Province has successfully secured approval for its Maleai Market House project. This following the announcement of selected projects under the Solomon Islands Australia Community Partnership program in Honiara last week. The Maleai project is among 50 community development initiatives chosen nationwide for funding and support through the partnership, which…
The Western Border Outpost, Initial Operating Capability (IOC) in the Shortland Islands, Western Province is progressing fast in its first stage of development. The IOC, delivered by Australia under the Defence Cooperation Program, provides whole-of-government office facilities where the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), Customs, Immigration and Biosecurity, and other border security agencies can…
A GLOBAL South Media Exchange initiative was launched in Beijing, alongside the release of the “2024 Report on Development of Video Media in the Global South”, ushering in a new era of collaboration between China and other members of the Global South region to enhance their online media platforms to tell their stories to the…
AN eighteen (18) year old male person has been arrested by police in connection to the alleged murder of a 29-year-old woman from Malaita in the cocoa area (old CDC4) close to GPPOL II area in North Guadalcanal. The arrest was conducted on Sunday 25 May 2025 by Tetere Police. The murder suspect is from…
EVERYONE … Government Ministers, Members of Parliament, businessmen, companies, foreigners and ordinary citizens – whether a Malaitan or any Solomon Islander for that matter – will lose their title to the land they had bought on the outskirts of east Honiara, a High Court ruling has revealed. All the land between the Lunga River through…