The Workers Union of Solomon Islands (WUSI) has suspended its 28-day strike notice against the Malaita Provincial Government, pending a mandate from the province’s direct employees. This development follows a formal letter from Malaita Provincial Secretary Eric George Ongoa on Tuesday, 18 March, requesting the withdrawal of the strike notice. Mr. Ongoa stated that the…
Two men who pleaded guilty to drinking alcohol in a public place at Point Cruz, Honiara on 4th August, 2024, has been fined $500 each on Thursday. Anthony Fo’oka and Walter Joseph were fined after pleading guilty to the charge of Liquor Not To Be Consumed in a Certain Public Place contrary to section 65…
A SECOND phase of geotechnical investigations was conducted in Malaita province last month progressing the Solomon Island Government’s plan for a new world class tuna processing facility and port at Bina Harbour. The marine ‘over water’ study by engineering firm Tonkin and Taylor International from New Zealand involved drilling four holes of 100 millimetre into…
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…