The national government has been urged to urgently formulate a Bill that will address the safety and welfare of mentally ill-persons, while also protecting the general public. Member of Parliament (MP) for South Georgia and Rendova Tetepare Constituency, Hon. David Gina issued the call in Parliament on Wednesday. He highlighted the growing presence of mentally-ill…
A legislative review of the Correctional Services of Solomon Islands (CSSI) Act was successfully held in Gizo, Western Province this week. The consultation was part of a nationwide effort by CSSI and the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs to review and reform outdated laws governing the operations, management, and policies of the correctional system…
INTERNATIONAL journalists on a three-month study tour in China are currently visiting Inner Mongolia as part of the 2025 “Travelogue of China” International Media Communication Activity to enable them to present a “vivid and real” picture of this Chinese autonomous region and China as a whole to their respective countries and the world. The five-day…
NEWLY appointed Minister of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), Hon. Ricky Fuo’o, has acknowledged recent public concerns about the deteriorating road conditions within Honiara’s central business district and its impact on daily commutes and business activities. Minister Fuo’o who assumed his role as the minister responsible two weeks ago, he sincerely apologizes to the…
Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML) on Tuesday hosted Year 11 Chemistry students from Woodford International School as part of their excursion to learn about the mining sector. The students were accompanied by two of their teachers, Mrs. Josephine Lotikena and Mr. Vincent Kuma. Upon their arrival the students were warmly welcomed by GRML’s Government and…
AUSTRALIA has withdrawn funding from the Buala Wharf Redevelopment project just seven months after signing the MOU for the $20 million, project. And more could follow, as Canberra brings geopolitics full on, sources familiar with the decision told Solomon Star. Premier Hon. Lawrence Hayward said, he was aware of the decision, describing it as “very…
A Commission of Inquiry (COI) will be established to investigate the unpaid $8.6 million in royalties from 33 bauxite shipments extracted in West Rennell between November 2017 and January 2019. The company at the center of the issue, Asia Pacific Investment Development (APID) Limited, subcontracted Bintang Mining Solomon Islands (BMSI). The royalties were not paid…
THE trial of a 59-year-old man charged with the murder of a man whose body was found in a water well at Tulagi in 2022, has resumed in the High Court. Dickson Sina faces trial for one count of Murder before Deputy Chief Justice Rex Faukona. This is a re-trial, promoted by the death of…
SOLOMON Islands’ economy has experienced a growth of 2.7 percent in 2024. Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon Harry Kuma (MP) confirmed this when speaking on the motion of Speech from the throne in Parliament on Monday. This growth rate represents a slight decrease from the 2.9 percent recorded in 2023, but remains well above…
POLITICAL instability have significantly hindered Solomon Islands’ development path since gaining independence in 1978. Minister of Finance and Treasury, Harry Kuma stated this during his contribution on the motion of Speech to the Throne in Parliament on Monday. Hon Kuma the nation has experienced political changes in seven out of twelve parliaments, resulting in approximately…