On Thursday, 5th February 2026, Kastom Gaden Association (KGA) hosted a special farewell and welcome lunch to mark an important transition for the team. At the lunch reception Mr. Hayato Ogushi, a dedicated JICA Volunteer who has served with KGA for the past two years was farewelled. “During his time with us, Mr. Ogushi contributed…
Solomon Islands’ growing partnership with the People’s Republic of China was reaffirmed by Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele highlighting major milestones in trade, health, infrastructure, and regional cooperation. In his remarks at the Chinese New Year reception of the People’s Republic of China on Thursday evening, Prime Minister Manele extended warm Lunar New Year greetings…
New destination brand to reflect Solomon Islands’ culture, warmth and unique visitor experience Reflecting significant developments currently shaping the Solomon Islands’ tourism landscape. Tourism Solomons has announced ‘Strategic Transition’ as the theme for the 2026 Tourism in Focus conference taking place at the Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel on Thursday. Tourism Solomons Acting CEO, Dagnal Dereveke said…
Buma Baolo Primary School Deputy Teacher has expressed concern over the low turnout of parents during the ongoing student registration for the 2026 school year, despite registration having been open for the past three weeks. According to Ben Oloisae, student registration is conducted daily from Monday to Friday, covering both morning and afternoon sessions. However, the number…
The Gizo Market Vendors Association (GMVA) has successfully completed a two-day Leadership Skills Training in Gizo, Western Province. The workshop, held at the Outback Living Conference Space, commenced on Tuesday and concluded on Wednesday. The training targeted GMVA executives and members, including women market vendors and other ordinary members. Speaking to Solomon Star, National Project Coordinator…
Taxi operators in Noro town, Western Province, have raised serious concerns over bus drivers allegedly violating traffic regulations by encroaching on routes designated for taxis and picking up passengers in restricted areas. Local taxi drivers say bus operators are disregarding the Noro Town Council’s traffic by-laws, particularly those governing feeder roads that are reserved for…
The Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF), through its youSave initiative and in partnership with Appello Services and the Labour Mobility Unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, has successfully completed a nationwide outreach tour to New Zealand, registering 333 Solomon Islands Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers into the Seasonal Workers Superannuation Scheme…
Meet Probation Woman Police Constable (WPC) Mirriam Manu Boniekap, who is also known by her artist’s name, ‘Big Momma,’ who hails from Nep village, a remote community in Santa Cruz, Temotu Province, in the far eastern part of the Solomon Islands. WPC Boniekap began her policing journey in 2024 by joining the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force…
Solomon Islands has scored 44 out of 100 in the 2025 Corruption Perception Index (CPI), marking a one-point improvement from its 2024 score. This was confirmed by Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) Board Chair, Rodney Kingmele, during the launch of the CPI 2025 report for Solomon Islands and a press conference on Wednesday. While acknowledging the improvement, Mr Kingmele…
Three final-year Bachelor of Agriculture students from the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) were given the opportunity to gain firsthand field extension experience through the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Solomon Islands. The students were attached to ADRA’s Sustainable Economic and Agricultural Solutions (SEAS) Project and participated in their first field extension activity at…