Too many Pacific Islanders still lack access to safe drinking water and sanitation, the Chairman of the Pacific Water and Wastewater Association (PWWA) Board, Fuimaono Dominic Schwalger, has warned. Speaking at the opening of the 16th Pacific Water and Wastewater Conference & Expo and the 9th Pacific Water Ministers Forum at Friendship Hall in Honiara…
The National Parliament’s Bills and Legislation Committee (BLC) will commence its inquiry into the Mineral Resources Bill 2025 on Monday 1 September 2025. The Committee had initially resolved at its meeting on 18 August to begin hearings on Wednesday 27 August. However, this has since been rescheduled, with the inquiry now set to start in…
KOELA, SAVO ISLAND – Like many other provinces in the Solomon Islands where cultural practices remain strong, Savo Island in Central Islands Province continues to uphold traditional customs, including unique inheritance rituals. Over the weekend, the Solomon Star visited Koela village on Savo to witness and speak exclusively with village elders during one of their traditional ceremonies.…
The North Vella La Vella Constituency (NVC) in the Western Province is making significant strides to enhance the livelihoods of around 4,000 people through an investment of $2.7 million in five new water supply and sanitation projects. Funding for these projects was allocated from the constituency’s $3.88 million 2024 CDF budget under its Constituency Development…
Dear Editor – I am writing to share an important warning with our community regarding a concerning trend I have recently observed on social media platforms, particularly Facebook and Telegram. Many individuals are promoting a business model that claims one can “earn money online without investment.” Last week, I received a message encouraging me to…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), the peak body representing the private sector, has maintained its position regarding the need to strengthen Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) toward improving economic growth in the Country. Speaking at the recent Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants’ Annual Congress 2025, SICCI Executive Officer Mr. Nelson Kere emphasised the need for stronger Government…
It will be a repeat of last year’s grand final as South Pacific Oil Limited (SPOL) Avaiki Rugby Club (RC) face Henderson Hammerhead Sharks RC in the 2025 Honiara Rugby Union Association (HRUA) Men’s 15s Premier Championship decider. Both sides dominated throughout the season and carried that momentum into the knockout stages. Defending champions Avaiki…
Hakama Farm in Central Islands Province (CIP) is being revived after years of inactivity, as the provincial government seeks to prioritise agriculture and boost local revenue. Speaking at the Piggery and Poultry Projects handover ceremony on Savo, Thursday – 21st August 2025, Deputy Premier Percival Vaga’a said, CIP received a herd of six cattle in July…
Dear Editor – I am writing to express my deep concern about the practice of dumping rubbish into the Lunga River in East Honiara. This river was a place for fishing, washing, swimming and gathering, is now under serious threat due to careless and irresponsible waste disposal by some residents. Plastics, food waste, and even hazardous…
People in the Shortland Islands are hoping plans for tourism development in the constituency will materialize soon. This follows an announcement by the Member of Parliament (MP) and Minister for Home Affairs, Isikeli Junior Vave of his vision to develop the tourism sector in the constituency. Vave had unveiled his plan during a Constituency Development Committee (CDC) tour in…