Dear Editor – Unemployment is a serious concern in our country, especially among young people who have recently graduated and those who have dropped out of school. Many people are without jobs, and the economic growth also slows down, which affects the overall progress of the country. The government should take the lead by prioritizing…
A man from Lord Howe in the Malaita Outer Islands has died while diving for beche-de-mer in the Western Province. The incident was believed to have occurred on Thursday afternoon after his oxygen tank reportedly malfunctioned underwater while diving off Rannongah Island. The deceased was said to have been working for a Chinese beche-de-mer agent…
LAWYERS representing landowners of Kangava Bay, East Rennell, have served applications related to the 2019 oil spill to the accused companies based in Korea, the Caribbean, and Hong Kong. This follows the High Court’s approval for the applications to be served out of jurisdiction. Attorney General John Muria Junior confirmed this in Parliament on Tuesday…
Dear Editor – I am writing in response to the issue of corruption as highlighted by the Transparency Solomon Island. The corrupted activities of Wantok system, misusing of funds for individual interests, bribing and unequal distribution of resources that will benefit the people has greatly affected vulnerable groups, local communities, public and private sector resulting in weak governance. …
PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele says addressing youth unemployment in Solomon Islands requires a multi-pronged or whole-of-government approach. He made the remarks in Parliament last week after Leader of the Independent Group, Manasseh Maelanga, asked Minister of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration, Harry Kuma, about measures to tackle the issue. According to data, around 70 percent…
A land-cruiser owned by the Emergency Department (ED) within the National Referral Hospital (NRH) was stoned early Sunday morning around the FFA Junction, West Kola’a Ridge, Central Honiara. A total of about seven nursing officers including the driver were onboard when the incident occurred between 1am-2am Sunday morning, report reaching Solomon Star Online said. The…
BASKETBALL teams from five Melanesian countries both women and men are in Honiara this week for the much anticipated 2025 FIBA Melanesian Cup. The basketball showdown kicks off today from Monday October 13 to Saturday 18 October at the Friendship Hall, East Honiara. According to the fixture women from PNG and Vanuatu will be the first teams to…
After three years away from top-tier football, Malaita Kingz FC have made a stunning return to the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Super League (S-League) and are now just four games away from claiming their first-ever title and a spot in the 2025 OFC Champions League. Saturday’s top-of-the-table clash against second-placed Honiara City FC saw…
The Western Provincial Government (WPG) is set to officially open four infrastructure projects towards the end of this month, signalling further milestone achievement under the leadership of Premier Billy Veo. Hon. Redfern Alsina, Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 13 Vona Vona Lagoon and Minister for Planning, revealed this during his Motion of…
Construction of the Aviation Complex Building near Honiara International Airport, implemented by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) with support from the World Bank under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), is progressing steadily, with key milestones achieved in recent months. The new building project in Honiara has achieved several key…