The people of South East Vella la Vella (SEV) Constituency, Western Province have taken a bold and uncompromising stand to declare their opposition to any proposed mining activities on their land. Instead they are championing environmental conservation and sustainable future rooted in the principles of the Green and Blue Economy. This firm declaration follows a…
Plans are underway to establish a mushroom farm at Mile 6, just outside of Gizo town in Western province. Its a move aimed at boosting local food production and creating new income opportunities for communities and the province. The initiative is spearheaded by Western Provincial Government (WPG) in collaboration with Fujian Province under People’s Republic…
Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) renowned financial institution, Norman Finance, has officially launched its operations in the Solomons. The company’s operation was formally introduced during a launch event held on Wednesday at the Honiara Hotel. Following its commissioning it will begin offering financial services in the capital city, for a start. Speaking exclusively to Solomon Star…
IN a major milestone for public health and sanitation, seven communities in Malaita Province have officially been declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) fortnight ago. The communities of Suama, Bariki, Onelalo, Sareko, Saue, Mamarakwe, and Kikiri celebrated the achievement during a ceremony attended by the Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) for the ward 6, representative from…
GOVERNMENT through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) and the Isabel Provincial Government (IPG) on Friday, 11th April sealed an agreement to advance the agriculture development in the province and for the country. Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) the ministry will use close to 687 hectares of unallocated and available land within the…
Educating our students and younger generation at an early age on waste management is crucial to ensure future generations realise how important it is to dispose their wastes at the right place. In Solomon Islands disposal of solid wastes remains a daunting task. Most of the solid wastes came from plastics products, cans, rubbers and…
Under stormy skies or scorching sun, they rise. The transmission, distribution, and technical teams of Solomon Power are the silent forces who keep electricity flowing across the islands. On Thursday, they finally stepped into the spotlight. In a powerful event held at the SINU Kukum Campus, Solomon Power celebrated Network Guardians Appreciation Day 2025, a…
THE young brother of football star Raphael Lea’ai, has taken the social media by storm after his back-heel dribble caught the attention of spectators and football fans. He is now dubbed ‘a rising star.’ George Lea’ai is part of the Under-15 football side currently competing in the 2025 OFC U-15 Boys Development Tournament. The competition…
The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Troika leaders have written to United States (US) President Donald Trump, expressing their concerns over the impacts of U.S. tariffs and climate change on the region. The Troika comprises: H.E. Surangel Whipps Jr., President of the Republic of Palau, who joined as the Micronesian representative in discussions related to…
MORE than $17, 000 has been raised during a fundraising drive towards supporting the improvement of the Naro-Lambi Road project in Northwest Guadalcanal. The fundraising event was held on Saturday 12th April at the SMI grounds in Honiara. The event successfully raised approximately $17,753, thanks to the public’s generosity. Following the success of the fundraiser…