RSIPF-IPAM COLLABORATION

RSIPF Strengthens Training Capability Through First-of-its Kind IPAM Program The RSIPF, in partnership with the Solomon Islands Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM), has strengthened its training capability through a specialised program delivered this year. The three-day training brought together 25 RSIPF operational members and focused on building their skills to support the upcoming…

DRIVING THE FUTURE OF SOLOMONS TOURISM

Tourism Team Solo – doing business at SPTE 2026 Building on strong tourism sector momentum, including new hotel openings and last month’s ‘Strategic Transition’- themed Tourism in Focus conference in Honiara, Tourism Solomons has again taken the lead coordinating for a 19‑strong delegation to attend the 2026 South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE) in Fiji. The…

LEGAL CHALLENGE TO CALL PARL

Democracy delayed: new coalition files legal action THE new coalition has formally filed a legal challenge to compel Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele to immediately convene Parliament. In a statement issued on Thursday, the coalition said the legal action became necessary after the Prime Minister failed to advise the Governor-General to summon Parliament, despite a duly…

New classroom block for Laugwata CHS

The three block classroom took about 12 months to complete, thanks to Australian Government support By SOLOMON LOFANA Solomon Star, Auki Construction of a new three block Laugwata Community High School (CHS) complex in West Kwara’ae , Malaita Province has successfully completed this month. The completion marked a significant step forward in improving education facilities…

Ports employees defer strike for 14 days

Employees of the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) have deferred their planned strike for another 14 days as of Tuesday. The decision was made following a general meeting with the Workers Union of Solomon Islands (WUSI) in Honiara. WUSI President Tony Kagovai said the workers agreed to allow more time for negotiations after signing a…

Solar Power Installation Brings New Milestone for Sinamauri Clinic

A significant milestone was achieved at Sinamauri Clinic on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, as the installation of solar power systems was completed, marking a major improvement in healthcare service delivery for the community.  A team from EverExceed Company, funded by Peak International and distributed by UNICEF, successfully carried out the installation, which will provide reliable…