GNUT may use ‘sunset clause’ to extend Parliament for 2028 elections By Eddie Osifelo Solomon Star, Honiara The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) is likely to consider using a ‘Sunset Clause’ to extend the life of Parliament before its dissolution in 2028 to allow the National General Elections to be held later in the year. This comes as the country…
Catholic Bishops remind seminarians that they have a duty to serve others and know about Christ The three Catholic bishops of the Solomon Islands – Archbishop Christopher Cardone OP (Honiara), Bishop Peter Houhou (Gizo), and Bishop Jacob Aba (Auki) – held their first meeting of 2026 at the Holy Name of Mary Seminary, Central Guadalcanal on Tuesday…
A new solar hybrid system launched at Sir Dudley Tuti College in Isabel Province will provide reliable clean energy for more than 800 students and staff. More than 800 students and staff are now benefitting from clean, reliable solar energy at Sir Dudley Tuti College in Isabel Province through the Solomon Islands-Australia partnership. Delivered by…
The workshop aims to train participants understand how to gather and share information based on facts through various various platforms An inaugural Digital Media Literacy Workshop commenced on Tuesday in Buala, Isabel Province, representing a significant advancement in media development within the region. Spanning two days, the workshop operates under the theme “Strengthening Community Voices and…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele states Solomon Islands position on the current conflict Honiara: The government of Solomon Islands hopes to see a cessation of conflict in the Middle East and for the war to end as soon as possible. The conflict has now entered its second week following bombing strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran, which reportedly killed Iran’s…
Agriculture Investment for Markets and Nutrition (AIM-N) Project Officially launched in Choiseul Government through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MALD) has reinforced the Government’s commitment to rural development and food security with the official launch of the Agriculture Investment for Markets and Nutrition (AIM-N) Project on Wednesday in Choiseul Province. The project was officially…
Commonwealth’s significance is greater than ever says His Excellency Paul Turner The British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands and Nauru, His Excellency Paul Turner addressed Form Four students at King George VI School during Commonwealth Day celebrations on March 9. He highlighted that the Commonwealth’s significance is greater than ever. He delivered remarks to students…
Paul Turner says the Commonwealth of Nations is more important than ever during Commonwealth Day celebrations at King George VI School in Honiara. The British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands and Nauru, His Excellency Paul Turner addressed Form Four students at King George VI School during Commonwealth Day celebrations on March 9. He highlighted that…
Vice-Chairman of Solomon Kings, Rabieh Krayem happy with commitment shown towards team The leadership of Solomon Kings FC has formally conveyed its appreciation to the Government of the Solomon Islands for its support in enabling the establishment and continued advancement of the nation’s first professional football team. During a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister, Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP, late afternoon, Vice-Chairman of…
Peoples Republic of China (PRC) Supports Solomon Islands women with sewing machines By ASSUMPTA BUCHANAN Solomon Star, Honiara The Chinese Embassy on Thursday donated 40 sewing machines through the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs to support women’s empowerment and improve livelihoods in rural communities. The handover ceremony, held at the Chinese Embassy headquarters…