BNBM Hardware & Home Centre only opens its door just less than a month but its dedication to public welfare and building a better future for Solomon Islands is already being felt. And it had proven that by supporting Burns Creek Adventist School located East of Honiara with furnitures valued at $56, 000. On Tuesday…
Plans to host the 14th Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum is taking shape following a fruitful discussion between Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry [SICCI] and Australia Pacific Islands Business Council. A team from Australia Pacific Island Business Council, led by their Chairman Mr Simon Gorman travelled to Solomon and met with SICCI’s Chairlady…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SICCI) wants to see fair and impartial treatment in initiatives for business investment and economic development in the Solomon Islands. As the organization representing the private sector, SICCI sees the country’s private sector as the engine of growth and the backbone of Solomon Islands economy that contributed…
DRIVERS and commuters have welcomed a reprieve from traffic congestion on the stretch of highway between the Lunga Bridge and the Honiara International Airport following the closure of the zebra crossing at AJ City Mall last weekend. The lack of traffic lights and proper signage at the crossing made it confusing for pedestrians, causing traffic…
SOLOMON Star has apologised to Tongs for claiming in an article last weekend that Tongs was dissatisfied about new hardware company BNBM. Tongs was never in contact with Solomon Star and out of the blue, the paper published an article in its Saturday 25 January edition about Tongs being dissatisfied with BNBM. Tongs responded by…
Miss Kiribati – Kimberly Tokanang arrives in Honiara to a colourful welcome this morning ahead of the upcoming Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) 2025 which kicks off next week. The 25 year old was welcomed by Miss Solomon and members of the MPIP-SI organizing team, the Kiribati community and members of the public in Honiara. …
THE national government has been urged to collaborate with churches to raise awareness and combat the increasing prevalence of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in the country. This call follows remarks by the Minister of Health and Medical Services, Dr Paul Bosawai during the handover of the China-funded SBD90Million Comprehensive Medical Centre to the Solomon Islands Government…
Dear Editor – I am writing to express my concern regarding the article published on January 26, 2025, in the Solomon Star, titled “Med Students Demand Truth from SITESA.” As a third-year MBBS student at the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG), I feel it is necessary to clarify and address certain inaccuracies in the…
A NEW chapter has unfolded in Solomon lslands football arena as six of the country’s young footballers have secured moves to play for clubs in Australia’s National Premier Leagues (NPL) for the 2025/2026 season. This marks a crucial step forward for the development of the sport in the country and highlights the growing influence of…
FORMER Honiara City Councillor for Vura Ward, Reginald Ngati has raised concerns about the intentions behind the Port Adam seaweed farming project in Small Malaita. Mr Ngati, who came second to the current Member of Parliament (MP) for Small Malaita, Rick Houenipwela, in the 2024 National Election race, questioned the timing and focus of the…