The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), the peak body representing the private sector, has maintained its position regarding the need to strengthen Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) toward improving economic growth in the Country. Speaking at the recent Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants’ Annual Congress 2025, SICCI Executive Officer Mr. Nelson Kere emphasised the need for stronger Government…
It will be a repeat of last year’s grand final as South Pacific Oil Limited (SPOL) Avaiki Rugby Club (RC) face Henderson Hammerhead Sharks RC in the 2025 Honiara Rugby Union Association (HRUA) Men’s 15s Premier Championship decider. Both sides dominated throughout the season and carried that momentum into the knockout stages. Defending champions Avaiki…
Hakama Farm in Central Islands Province (CIP) is being revived after years of inactivity, as the provincial government seeks to prioritise agriculture and boost local revenue. Speaking at the Piggery and Poultry Projects handover ceremony on Savo, Thursday – 21st August 2025, Deputy Premier Percival Vaga’a said, CIP received a herd of six cattle in July…
Dear Editor – I am writing to express my deep concern about the practice of dumping rubbish into the Lunga River in East Honiara. This river was a place for fishing, washing, swimming and gathering, is now under serious threat due to careless and irresponsible waste disposal by some residents. Plastics, food waste, and even hazardous…
People in the Shortland Islands are hoping plans for tourism development in the constituency will materialize soon. This follows an announcement by the Member of Parliament (MP) and Minister for Home Affairs, Isikeli Junior Vave of his vision to develop the tourism sector in the constituency. Vave had unveiled his plan during a Constituency Development Committee (CDC) tour in…
The Noro Roads Improvement, a flagship investment under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), continues to make strong progress, with the work now 85 percent complete. Funded by the World Bank and implemented by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), the work is delivering significant upgrades that will enhance connectivity, safety, and economic opportunities for communities in…
“We are never too young or too old to respond to God’s call and ministry.” These are the words of Reverend Nigel Kelaepa in his sermon at Saint Barnabas Provincial Cathedral on Sunday 24th August 2025. Reverend Kelaepa was reflecting on the theme, Christians are called to faithful obedience and service to God by ministering God’s…
A group of women miraculously survived a terrifying boat collision in the Shortlands, Western Province more than a week ago. Reports reaching the Solomon Star said, the incident occurred when two outboard motor canoes (OBMs) collided head-on while travelling between two villages in the Shortlands. It was reported that the boat (15 hp fibreglass boat) …
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele on Monday 25th August 2025 received on behalf of the Government of Solomon Islands 27 Tank 500HEV, RH Drive, 7-seater, 4WD SUVs donated by the Government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) at the MID Transport Pool in Honiara. The vehicles will support the hosting of the 54th Pacific…
A trial scheduled for this week in connection to the four men accused of arson and shooting at the Mbike Island Resort in Ngella, Central Islands Province in December 2014 have been vacated in the High Court. The trial was set to start before Judge Emmanuel Kouhota on Monday 19 August, but the judge was…