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…
A DELEGATION from the Japanese Grassroots Grant Assistance Program based in Honiara recently visited a number of their funded projects in Malaita. The visit was part of their ongoing efforts to assess development needs in the Malaita region. The delegation was accompanied by Daniel Suidani, Member for Ward 5 in West fataleka and former Premier…
FOUR buying centres have been opened by the Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) trading as Solomon Commodities as part of allowing rural farmers to access the market. The four buying centers are located in Malaita, Makira, Choiseul, and Honiara. This marked a major milestone in its revitalization strategy to strengthen market access for rural farmers…
The Annual National Trade Fair 2025 is back set and is now confirmed for July this year to coincide with the country’s 47th Independence Anniversary celebrations on 07th July 2025. The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) announced on Monday, 26th May. The hosting of the 2025 Annual National Trade Fair (2025ANTF) will…