HONIARA, – Illegal fishing across 14 million square kilometres of the Pacific Ocean faced a strong crackdown during Operation Rai Balang 2025 (OPRB25) that concluded this afternoon. Twelve Members of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) took part in the Operation from 3 – 21 March 2025, using updated technology, thorough training, and closer…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF)’s Prosecution Department has once again received a critical support from the Australian government. On 20th March 2025, the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) delivered a support to the RSIPF’s Prosecution Department that includes desktop computers, monitors and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) through the Australian-Solomon Islands…
This month marks the continuation of vital consultations with key stakeholders for the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)-funded Capacity Improvement of Urban Transport Management Project in Honiara. The second of these consultations was held this week at the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) Headquarters. Chaired by the expert team from the Japan International Cooperation Agency…
The Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance’s (APLMA) Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sarthak Das and Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP met briefly in Honiara on Friday 21st March. At the 9th East Asia Summit, 18 member governments unanimously committed to making the Asia Pacific malaria-free by 2030, assigning APLMA the crucial task of developing and…
WESTERN Province Assembly has passed the $28,636,034 million budget after a long debate at the Imagination Island in Gizo on Tuesday. Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon. Ronnie Ghemu said the budget is set at a level that only reflects the actual revenue potential of the provincial government. He said financial resources are allocated equitably based…
THE Auditor General’s (AG’s) Report into the Government’s spending spree of its $308.5 million Economic Stimulus Package [ESP] is an extremely fascinating document indeed, if you are privileged enough to lay your hand on a copy. Not only is the 40-page Report captivating, it is intriguing for more reasons than one. Not all the reasons…
Form 6 Arts students from Jones Adventist College (JAC) recently observed the inaugural session of the Western Provincial Assembly (WPA) in Gizo. The visit was part of an educational awareness program aimed at helping students understand the processes and procedures involved in provincial assembly meetings. Speaking to the Solomon Star on Monday, JAC Class Teacher…
MEMBERS of the Western Provincial Government (WPG) and communities around Gizo on Thursday paid tribute to former Prime Minister (PM), Member of Parliament (MP) and Statesman the Late Sir Francis Billy Hilly. The casket of Late Sir Francis Billy Hilly arrived in Gizo, the provincial capital of Western Province Thursday morning. Upon arrival, the casket…
The North Guadalcanal Constituency (NGC) has paved the way for rural development by continuing to invest in initiatives aiming to boost economic opportunities and constituent’s quality of life. To create an enabling environment for communities, farmers, and constituents to participate meaningfully in socio-economic activities, the NGC office under the leadership of the Member of Parliament…
Mothers’ Union of the Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) in West Kwara’ae constituency, Malaita Province had taken delivery of new three-tonne vehicle this week. This was made possible by the Office of West Kwara’ae constituency. The handing over took place at Dala North in Malaita on Wednesday. The vehicle, which cost tax payers around SBD…