KONGU LAVATA, a small but resource-rich community just a few minutes by boat from Gizo, has made a historic step forward by officially establishing its first Community-Based Management (CBM) system — a milestone initiative aimed at improving local governance, conservation, and community development. Once described as a “neglected community,” Kongu Lavata is home to diverse…
ICSI Logistics Company Limited has announced the successful preparation and export of the first commercial airfreight shipment of dried kava roots and chips from the Solomon Islands to Fiji, scheduled to depart on Saturday 8, November 2025. The export follows Fiji’s decision to open market access for Solomon Islands kava, a move welcomed by local…
On Tuesday, 4th November 2025, St. Martin Rural Training Centre (RTC) at Tenaru celebrated its graduation ceremony. The event began with a Mass celebrated by Bishop-Elect Fr. Jacob Aba SM and assisted by Fr. Godfrey SM at the St. Martin de Porres Chapel. During his homily, Fr. Aba asked the graduates: “Are you a good…
TAX payers through the Central Honiara Constituency (CHC) office provided $15,000 on Tuesday week to support the Mataks Futsal Club’s upcoming participation in the 2025 OFC Futsal Club Championship in Fiji next week. The financial assistance aims to enable the team to meet its financial obligations. “This support is timely and a major boost to our…
The first 20 officers from the Honiara City Council’s Law Enforcement Division have begun a three-day Public Order Management (POM) training on Thursday, 6th November 2025, at the Multi-Purpose Hall. The training is facilitated by the Chinese Police team to strengthen officers’ skills in maintaining peace and public safety. Councillor and Chairman of the Law Enforcement…
Minister for the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC), Hon. Trevor Manemahaga, and the United Nations’ Resident Coordinator (UNRC), Mr. Dirk Wagener, signed the SI-UN Country Implementation Plan (CIP 2025-2027) at the margins of the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Qatar, on 4th November 2025. This CIP is an ambitious, comprehensive…
A WOMAN accused of neglecting her children, who were under her care, will return to the Honiara Magistrate Court on November 12. The matter was adjourned to allow the prosecution and defence to discuss the possibility of the defendant changing her earlier not guilty plea. She faces one count of Cruelty to Children. The complainant…
THE admission of three of the four men, accused of breaking into the Tech Hub shop in Honiara and stealing over 80 mobile phones and $560 in cash early this year, will be used against them in the main trial. This follows Deputy Chief Magistrate Ricky Rongomea’s ruling yesterday on a voir dire conducted to…
The Solomon Islands Women’s National Football Team has departed the country for the inaugural Women’s MSG Prime Minister’s Cup, which kicks off on November 10 in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (PNG). Speaking to Star Sports before their departure on Thursday, team captain Ileen Pegi said the players are in high spirits and looking forward…
A total of 57 communities nation-wide will benefit from new social infrastructure projects under Australia’s Community Partnerships program valued at more than SBD $13million. The new projects were announced last week at an Awards Night where 57 new Project Coordinators signed agreement documents with the Australian High Commission, concluding the second Community Partnerships funding round…