The School of Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) at the Solomon Islands National University has officially launched a new waste management project in partnership with the Honiara City Council Waste Management Division. The project aims to promote sustainable waste practices among students and staff while strengthening environmental responsibility within the tourism sector. Over the past two weeks, Japanese Overseas…
A Provincial Health Team has been deployed to Simbo Island to respond to worsening health conditions following recent assessments. This was confirmed by Director of Provincial Health and Medical Services, Dickson Boara, in an interview with Solomon Star. Dr. Boara said the team was deployed on Thursday and will be stationed at Lengana Village for an…
The autobiography traces his journey from humble village life in Choiseul Province By LEILANI OSOSolomon Star, Honiara A powerful story of humility, service, and national identity took centre stage this week with the official launch of “Village Boy Knight: A Life of Service to Solomon Islands”, the autobiography of Sir Dr Nathan Kere, Sir Dr…
Son of Late Daniel Suidani Declared Winner By SOLOMON LOFANA Solomon Star, Auki West Baegu/Fataleka Ward 5 has a new Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA). He is Norman Suidani. The result was officially declared on Thursday by Ward 5 Returning Officer Sonia Fiumae following the end of counting. According to the final tally, Mr Suidani secured…
By Martin B. Housanau Ebeye, Marshall Islands. The ongoing political instability in the Solomon Islands is no longer just a political issue — it is a direct threat to national development and the well-being of our people, especially those in rural communities. While leaders continue to shift alliances and focus on political survival, ordinary citizens…
The West Baegu/Fataleka Ward 5 by-election in Malaita Province was conducted peacefully, with no incidents reported throughout polling and counting. Polling opened at 7:00am and closed successfully at 4:00pm on Wednesday. This was followed by vote counting on Thursday, when the final results were announced. Observers noted that a majority of voters across the seven…
HONIARA, Solomon Islands – In the wake of Tropical Cyclone Maila’s devastation, the Trump Administration is providing life-saving assistance, including emergency shelter, safe drinking water, sanitation support, and emergency relief supplies to communities hardest hit by the storm across Western and Choiseul Provinces. U.S. disaster assistance will be closely coordinated with the Government of Solomon…