Western Province Premier Hon. Billy Veo says the availability of data and information is important for planning in any government in their quest to provide services. He highlighted this when he officially opened the Ward Profile Validation Workshop in Gizo Western Province on Monday. He appealed to participants to approach the week with “open-mindedness, curiosity,…
New research into Australian-supported telecommunication towers has uncovered far-reaching benefits for both community and national security. According to the ‘Connecting Communities’ research report, the six towers (located in Choiseul, Isabel, Malaita and Western Province) are helping families, teachers and healthcare workers to stay connected, and are streamlining operations for local businesses. Vadede was previously one…
Ghupo Strength kicked off their SIFF Super Beach Soccer Challenge campaign with a thrilling victory over Moi in a Group B encounter on Tuesday at the SIFF Headquarters Beach Soccer Pitch. After falling two goals behind in the opening two periods, Ghupo mounted a strong comeback in the final third, scoring twice to level the…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has praised Pacific Labor Mobility, emphasizing its critical role as a “lifeline of opportunities”for Pacific nations. He made the statement in his keynote address at the opening of the four-day Pacific Labor Mobility Annual Meeting (PLMAM) 2025, Tuesday at the Aquatic Center in Honiara. The event is hosted by the…
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…