Former Minister of Finance and Treasury, Manasseh Sogavare, has dismissed claims he resigned to contest the Prime Minister’s (PM) seat. Sogavare is among five ministers from the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) and five backbenchers who resigned on Monday. The ministers who resigned include: Manasseh Maelanga – Minister of Infrastructure Development (MID) Rollen…
Officials from Honiara met with Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and others in Seoul last week to discuss a possible collaboration on the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant project. Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Permanent Secretary Dr Christain Ramofafia, Ronald Ivupitu, Chief Engineer Solomon Islands Ports Authority, and Fred Conning, Technical Services Coordinator…
Following the conclusion of the Honiara Rugby Union Association (HRUA) Easter 7s 2025, the association is set to host another major rugby competition this month. HRUA confirmed that the Men’s 15s competition is set to kick off on Thursday May 1st at the Town Ground Rugby Stadium, West Honiara. The competition will feature a total…
Global ICT and Office Suppliers have proudly donated a new set of official uniform to the Southern United Football Club (SUFC) for the 2025 S-League season as a heartwarming gesture of support for local sports. At the event, Peter Hirumae., Managing Director of Global ICT and Office Suppliers formally handed over the official uniform to…
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is conducting a three-day Conservation Partnership Workshop in Buala, Isabel this week. The workshop bring together a diverse group of stakeholders to enhance conservation initiatives throughout the province. The workshop aims to create a collaborative conservation model that promotes long-term environmental sustainability, bolsters local governance, and improves community livelihoods. Dr. Pete…
Fujian Province in China pledges to offer more scholarships to young people from Western Province. This following a commitment made during a one-day meeting between Fujian officials and the Western Provincial Government (WPG) in Gizo on Tuesday. Hon. Li Dejin, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Fujian Provincial People’s Congress said, education is…
ONCE a restricted site for access to the ordinary during the Chinese Ming and Qing Dynasties, Zijincheng, which translates to “Purple Forbidden City” in English, now stands as one of the world’s major tourist attractions, with a daily visitor average of 40,000. On Tuesday 29 April, I had the privilege of visiting this must see…
THE Western Provincial (EP) Executive Government welcomes the lifting of the Bech-de-mer ban following the announcement by the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) last week. Western Province Deputy Premier Brian Lotikena confirmed this to Solomon Star in an interview early this week. He said rural villagers can now dive for and sell Bech-de-mer…
THE trial of a 21 year-old man accused of committing an indecent act against an 11 year girl will start next Monday in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court. Deputy Chief Magistrate Ricky Iomea will hear the trial. During the final interim mention early this week, the court was informed that the defendant was not present, and…
A new media platform called ‘Streamline Visuals’ was recently launched aimed at promoting all sectors of the country. Co-owners Steveron Timi and John Kirry explained the aim is to elevate the Solomon Islands’ media industry by promoting culture, artefacts, history, education, health, and key sectors of the economy through dynamic productions. Their efforts have recently…