The Assembly will deliberate on the province’s 2026 and 2027 budgets By ULUTAH GINASolomon Star, Gizo The Western Provincial Assembly (WPA) will convene its sitting on Monday at the Western Provincial capital of Gizo. The sitting will take place at the Fair Trade Conference Room. According to the Assembly Office, the sitting is expected to…
Raiders Hotel opens in Tulagi to boost tourism development By George Maelagi Solomon Star Online The newly upgraded Raiders Hotel was officially opened on Friday in Tulagi, marking a significant milestone for tourism development in Central Province. The opening ceremony brought together national leaders, provincial government officials, tourism stakeholders and members of the local community who gathered…
By TSI Honiara: Six years after Pacific leaders committed to confronting corruption through the Teieniwa Vision, an important question remains: are those regional commitments translating into meaningful progress across Pacific Island countries? Last month, regional leaders, diplomats, and governance experts gathered in Suva at the Secretariat of the Pacific Islands Forum. The meeting marked the…
Fiona Siosi’s Story of Resilience and Excellence in Construction Testing Women plays an important role nation-building. Last week Solomon Islands joined the globe to mark International Women’s Day 2026 celebrations in Honiara The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) as part of the celebration shared one such inspiring story. Meet Fiona Siosi, a lab technician at the ministry’s Construction Material…
Exercise Coastwatchers Training Hits The Water Exercise Coastwatchers continues over the past week, with the RSIPF and the Australian Defence Force (ADF) demonstrating their skills on the water. As part of the exercise, RSIPF and ADF members are undertaking courses on small boat maintenance and operations. This will see members sharpening their skills, ensuring these vital assets…
Farmers in East Kwaio Receive Climate Resilient Farming Training By SOLOMON LOFANA Solomon Star, Auki Farmers in East Kwaio, Malaita Province have recently benefited from a climate resilient farming training organized by the Gwaunafiu Organic Farmers School in Central Kwara’ae. The training, held at Diamassus in East Kwaio, is part of the school’s ongoing outreach program aimed at strengthening farmers’ knowledge…
Police officers accommodated in run-down accommodation raises big worry By SOLOMON LOFANA Solomon Star, Auki The old Auki Police Station building in Malaita Province which has been used as a police barrack for police officers and their families is in a deteriorating and unsafe condition. And this had raised concerns over the welfare of the officers occupying the barrack.…
Farmer quietly earns big from kava By SOLOMON LOFANASolomon Star, Auki Local farmers across the country are continuing to earn significant income from kava farming. One of the latest success stories is Ms Fautina, a kava farmer from Malaita Province, who recently earned more than $28,000 after selling her kava produce to Kubonitu Holding, a…
Solomon Islands Chinese Women’s Association Hosts International Women’s Day to Promote China–Solomon Cultural Exchange Solomon Islands Chinese Women’s Association hosted a celebration for International Women’s Day on Sunday evening March 8, 2026. The event was held at AJ Barden Betikama Restaurant in Malango Ward. Guests attending the event included representatives from the Chinese Embassy in Solomon Islands, the China Police Liaison Team in Solomon Islands, female officers…
Tourism Solomons’ women ‘Give To Gain’ for International Women’s Day Honiara, Solomon Islands – Marking the 115th anniversary of International Women’s Day and proudly embracing the 2026 ‘Give To Gain’ theme, the women of Tourism Solomons last week spent the day at Honiara’s National Referral Hospital presenting a special gift to children receiving care – hand-knitted…