Member of Parliament (MP) for Savo/Russell Hon. Oliver Salopuka received a warm welcome from residents of Nukufero Community in West Russell on Saturday. His visit was to witness the near-completion of a new community hall that is being funded by tax payers through the constituency office. The hall once completed will serve as a central…
A total of 28 local coaches and officials in Buala in Islabel province recently accredited with Oceania Sport Education Program (OSEP) last week in Buala Isabel province. This was confirmed by the Solomon Islands National Institution of Sport (SINIS) over the weekend as a boost for the provincial sport development after the successful completion of…
A NUMBER of executive members in the Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) have expressed shock following report of an alleged plan to move a Motion of No Confidence against Premier Elijah Asilaua and his government. Reports have surfaced claiming that members of the non-executive side are lobbying to secure the support of at least seven Members…
HONIARA,– The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has concluded its 21st Management Options Consultation (MOC21) and the Special 140th Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Officials Meeting in Honiara, Solomon Islands – confirming a unified regional position ahead of the 22nd Regular Session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) in December. The two…
THE Baelau and Manaoba Football and Volleyball League Organizing Committee has received a timely boost of trophies and medals from the Lau Baelelea Constituency, as preparations gear up for this year’s league tournament. According to reports reaching the Star Sport, the league event is expected to unite young people from surrounding communities within the Lau…
Workers disengaging from their employers under the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Scheme in New Zealand and the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) program is among the key issues being discussed at the Pacific Labour Mobility Annual Meeting (PLMAM) 2025 in Honiara. Head of the PACER Plus Implementation Unit, Roy Lagolago, confirmed this to local media…
Climate change adaptation has been highlighted as the main focus during the five-day Validation Ward Profile Workshop held in Gizo this week for all 26 Ward Development Committees (WDCs) in Western Province. Speaking to Solomon Star in an interview early this week, UNCDF Local Project Consultant Morgan Wairiu said, the workshop is part of a…
With the festive season now fast approaching Solomon Airlines has had announced additional flights for its travellers. In a statement Solomon Airlines had advised that to meet the needs of end of year holidaymakers and those planning Christmas visits to family and friends in Australia, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, 20 extra flights have been added.…
Tianjin, China – The Solomon Islands Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification has signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the China Geological Survey. The MOU was signed on October 23, 2025, in Tianjin, China, by Solomon Islands Ambassador to China, His Excellency Barret Salato, on behalf of the Solomon Islands Government, and…