Government through the Ministry of Forestry and Research (SIG) and Wildlife Works Carbon (WWC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Tuesday to protect forests, reduce carbon emissions, and strengthen community livelihoods across the Solomon Islands. The signing was conducted at the Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel in Honiara between Richard Roamae, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry…
A woman is in critical condition at Helena Goldie Hospital following a road accident in Noro, West Province over the weekend. Reports received by Solomon Star stated that the woman sustained severe injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Noro. Medical sources confirmed she is currently receiving treatment at Helena Goldie Hospital in Munda,…
Two major shareholders of Wanguo Gold Group Limited (Wanguo) in Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML), Mingqing Gao and Jinzhu Gao, have donated $1.5 million to landowners and the surrounding community in Central Guadalcanal. Of the total amount, $1 million will be distributed equally amongst the 21 churches in the community, with each church receiving $50,000.…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MALD) led by Minister Franklyn Derek Wasi on Tuesday conducted a joint site visit with the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Cai Weiming, to key agricultural development facilities in and around Honiara. The delegation visited two of MALD’s agricultural demonstration and…
The Solomon Islands Women in Business Association (SIWIBA) has reassured Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP and the Government of its commitment to promoting and expanding business opportunities for Solomon Islands women. The SIWIBA Board conveyed this assurance to Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele during a courtesy visit. SIWIBA Board President, Julie (Gegeu) Haro, said…
The Deputy Prime Minister [DPM] and Minister for Defence of Australia, Richard Marles, arrives in Honiara today – Wednesday 18th February to meet with the Solomon Islands Government. This is his first visit to Honiara for 2026. His last visit was around this time last year. Whie in Honiara Deputy Prime Minister Marles will meet…
The Vaka Tepe Festival is set to make a long-awaited return to Western Province next year, with organisers confident the event will revive cultural traditions and boost tourism in the region. The initiative is being spearheaded by the Western Province Sailing Association (WPSA), which has recently established a steering committee to drive preparations for the…
The Western Provincial Assembly (WPA) meeting will convene its first sitting for 2026 next month. The sitting will run from March 16 to 20 at the Fair Trade Conference Room in Gizo. This was confirmed by WPA Speaker, Hon. Ramuraka Talasasa, who said the five-day assembly will primarily focus on deliberations surrounding the 2026 and…
Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda met Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele in Honiara on Monday to discuss strengthening ADB’s long-standing support for the country’s economic development and expanding cooperation on public financial management reforms. “ADB supports Solomon Islands’ vision for sustainable and inclusive economic growth, driven by a vibrant private sector,”…
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele on Monday received the President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Mr. Masato Kanda, during a courtesy visit to the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Prime Minister Manele warmly welcomed President Kanda and his delegation, congratulating ADB on establishing its Resident Mission in Honiara. He described the upgraded…