Dear Editor – I write to express my concern about the state of governance in our beloved Solomon Islands. While we acknowledge the many challenges our government faces, it is important to recognize that weak governance continues to affect service delivery, transparency, and public trust in institutions. Decision-making is often delayed and, at times, appears more…
The 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting hosted a side event on “Unpacking Resilience: Strengthening Systems, Capacities and Practical Solutions” in Honiara on Thursday. Minister for National Planning and Development Coordination, Hon. Rexon Annex Ramofafia addressed the gathering. The event was attended by officials and delegates from PIF member countries, currently converging in Solomon Islands for…
POLICE investigation into a theft at the Super Power shop at White River, West of Honiara, involving a shop assistant and another man, is continuing. Shop assistant, Solo Selwyn, and Eikana Wate are jointly charged with one count of house breaking and committing a felony. They both appeared in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele and the Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese formally meet on Wednesday at the margins of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Honiara. Prime Minister Manele welcomed Prime Minister Albanese, noting it was his first visit to Solomon Islands. He thanked the Australian Government for its support, including assistance that made it possible for…
View Post Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Deputy Commissioner (DC) Operations Mathias Lenaliu has commended the cooperation of communities in Noro and Munda, Western Province during the ongoing security operations for the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders’ Retreat. Speaking to Solomon Star in an interview on Thursday, DC Lenialu said foot, vehicle, and sea…
Pacific Island Forum (PIF) Leaders are now in Noro, Western Province for their retreat. The leaders travelled to Munda on a chartered flight operated by Solomon Airlines on Thursday morning, arriving in Munda at 10am. The leaders were then given a warm welcome by Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele and Premier of Western Province Billy Veo…
Honiara – A total of 1,428 students from the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) celebrated their academic achievements today – Thursday 11th September 2025. This was during a graduation ceremony held at Maranatha Hall in East Honiara. The event marked one of the university’s largest graduating cohorts in recent years, spanning various disciplines across its…
At the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting held on Wednesday at Friendship Hall, the commemoration ceremony for the adoption of the Blue Pacific Ocean of Peace Declaration brought together leaders, dignitaries, and youth representatives from across the region to reaffirm their commitment to peace, unity, and sustainability in the Pacific. Josie-Anne Ashley, General Secretary…
Most of the Pacific Island Forum (PIF) Leaders have touched down at the Munda International Airport at 10am this morning. A chartered Solomon Airlines A320 aircraft transported all the leaders. The delegation left Honiara International Airport at 9:30am this morning and arrived on schedule following the 30 minutes flight. In Munda the weather is bit…
Local carvers are proudly showcasing their traditional woodwork at Lambete Station in Munda, Western Province as Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) leaders arrive today for their retreat in Noro. Among them is 62-year-old Mex Elijah of Rendova, who is displaying and selling his finely crafted carvings. He joins a number of other local artists who have…