Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele says he will call Parliament at an appropriate time. This comes as a motion of no confidence, submitted by a new coalition comprising 28 members, matures on Monday. Speaking to the media at a press conference on Sunday amid ongoing political instability, Prime Minister Manele defended his government, stating that it is…
The Government has downplayed claims by a new coalition that it commands the support of 28 members, as displayed in the media. This follows the recent resignation of 19 members from the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT), who have joined the Opposition and Independent Group. Speaking to the media at a press conference…
The new rate will come into effect next month By ULUTAH GINASolomon Star, Gizo The Western Provincial Full Assembly has approved a significant increase in liquor license fees for the 2026/2027 Financial Year, sparking immediate concerns from the Assembly’s Non-Executive Committee (NEC). The new fee structure, which was given a greenlight during recent deliberations, is set…
The new coalition has strongly condemned troubling reports that the residence of Hon. Chachabule Amoi was stoned on Saturday night, allegedly by supporters aligned to the GNUT Government. In a statement on Sunday, the group said this is not only a criminal act but also a direct attack on democracy and a sign of a…
About 600 SIPA workers set for strike over unresolved grievances ABOUT 600 employees of the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) are expected to go on strike on Tuesday, 24th March, if management fails to address their grievances. The planned industrial action follows the submission of a 28-day strike notice by the Workers Union of Solomon…
Claims WPG Executive demands overdue allowance payment By ULUTAH GINA Solomon Star, Gizo Serious allegations of abuse of power and corruption have emerged within the Western Provincial Government (WPG) following a controversial letter issued to a foreign company, SINO OCEAN International Ltd. The letter, dated December 4, 2025, and signed by Western Provincial Finance Minister…
Father depends on locally produced tobacco product to earn income in Honiara By GEHAZI SEKO Solomon Star Stringer For the past twelve years, a small but steady business at the busy betel nut market area in Kukum, East Honiara, has helped sustain the livelihood of a family from South Malaita. Gary Lotoany, originally from Heukesia…
The General Surgery Department at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) in Honiara last week hosted a farewell and welcome reception for medical doctors from China. Dr Alex Chen, an Urologist from Guizhou Medical University Affiliated Hospital in China was farewelled. He spent the past 12 months with the department. In his brief farewell speech Dr…
The Solomon Islands Government (SIG) wants to bypass Dutch national John Meint Smith, who claims to hold an Irrevocable Power of Attorney (IPA) over Anuha Island in Central Province. Smith is willing to end the 38-year closure of one of the Pacific’s most scenic islands, Anuha Island Resort, by offering a 75-year lease to SIG…
By Ulutah GinaSolomon Star, Gizo A man in his 40s from Kariki Village in the Shortlands Islands, Western Province, has been found dead following a fishing trip. Reports from villagers said the man, identified as an Adventist worker, went out fishing at around 4pm on Friday but failed to return home. Concerned, family members and…