Western Province has successfully qualified for the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) this year 2025/2026. This came after the province managed to meet all minimum conditions, marking a significant milestone in provincial governance and financial management. A key highlight of this achievement was Western Province’s ability to fulfill Minimum Condition 4, which requires the Business Arm of the…
THE Standing Committee on Planning in the Honiara City Council (HCC) made a decision regarding the Townground Plaza (Sol Plaza) in Honiara recently, calling for its demolition due to concerns about public safety. The building has been deemed unsafe. According to an insider source, the owner has only applied a fresh coating and paint to…
A total of 14 local coaches from the Solomon Islands Tennis Federation (SITF) have successfully completed a play tennis accreditation course recently. SITF confirmed that a total of 14 local coaches have successfully undergone the course and have added another valuable certificate to their coaching carrier. According to the SITF, the course facilitators and tutors…
Too many Pacific Islanders still lack access to safe drinking water and sanitation, the Chairman of the Pacific Water and Wastewater Association (PWWA) Board, Fuimaono Dominic Schwalger, has warned. Speaking at the opening of the 16th Pacific Water and Wastewater Conference & Expo and the 9th Pacific Water Ministers Forum at Friendship Hall in Honiara…
The National Parliament’s Bills and Legislation Committee (BLC) will commence its inquiry into the Mineral Resources Bill 2025 on Monday 1 September 2025. The Committee had initially resolved at its meeting on 18 August to begin hearings on Wednesday 27 August. However, this has since been rescheduled, with the inquiry now set to start in…
KOELA, SAVO ISLAND – Like many other provinces in the Solomon Islands where cultural practices remain strong, Savo Island in Central Islands Province continues to uphold traditional customs, including unique inheritance rituals. Over the weekend, the Solomon Star visited Koela village on Savo to witness and speak exclusively with village elders during one of their traditional ceremonies.…
The North Vella La Vella Constituency (NVC) in the Western Province is making significant strides to enhance the livelihoods of around 4,000 people through an investment of $2.7 million in five new water supply and sanitation projects. Funding for these projects was allocated from the constituency’s $3.88 million 2024 CDF budget under its Constituency Development…
Dear Editor – I am writing to share an important warning with our community regarding a concerning trend I have recently observed on social media platforms, particularly Facebook and Telegram. Many individuals are promoting a business model that claims one can “earn money online without investment.” Last week, I received a message encouraging me to…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), the peak body representing the private sector, has maintained its position regarding the need to strengthen Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) toward improving economic growth in the Country. Speaking at the recent Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants’ Annual Congress 2025, SICCI Executive Officer Mr. Nelson Kere emphasised the need for stronger Government…
It will be a repeat of last year’s grand final as South Pacific Oil Limited (SPOL) Avaiki Rugby Club (RC) face Henderson Hammerhead Sharks RC in the 2025 Honiara Rugby Union Association (HRUA) Men’s 15s Premier Championship decider. Both sides dominated throughout the season and carried that momentum into the knockout stages. Defending champions Avaiki…