The Western Province (WP) through the Provincial Assembly is now working on a ‘State Government Office’ as part of its plan to transition into a state government by 2027. This significant move was announced by Premier Billy Veo and majority of the Members of the Provincial Assembly (MPAs) during the Assembly Meeting held at the…
THE Malaita Provincial Government has projected to collect a total revenue of $6,827,135 for the current fiscal year. Minister for Finance, Lemuel Kevianga stated made this projection during his speech on the floor of the Malaita Provincial Assembly this week. However, he noted that there is still considerable work to be done to ensure that…
The newly built Atoifi Dental Clinic is 95% complete and will be handed over to Atoifi Hospital in East Kwaio, Malaita Province in June. Dr. Genna Levitch, who funded the project in an email circulated to all partners updated them about the progress of the clinic and the proposed handover ceremony. Dr. Levitch said that…
GOVERNMENT through the Ministry of Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs (MTGPEA) will soon release a national peace policy. Permanent Secretary (PS) Lottie Vaisekavea confirmed this during the opening of the two-days Peace-building and Security Dialogue at King Solomon Hotel on Tuesday. The key objectives of the workshop are: Identifying key conflicts and security issues…
The Solomon Islands Young Legal Professionals Association (SIYLPA) was officially launched in Honiara on Wednesday night. The launching took place at Heritage Park Hotel, marking a major step in supporting young lawyers in the country. The event was attended by Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer and Lady Palmer, along with other key legal professionals. In…
THE Sasafa Community Crime Prevention Team in North Malaita has received support in the form of uniforms and equipment from China Police Liason Team, through the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) earlier this month. The Sasafa Crime Prevention Team, active in promoting law and order in Malaita, was established in 2020 under the leadership…
Dragon fruits have emerged as one of the most expensive fruits in the Honiara Central Market, with prices ranging from $30 to $80 per fruit. Customers are spending $30 to $80 to pay one dragon fruit at the Honiara Central Market. A long time vendor, Ben Pige, pictured below, told the Solomon Star the high…
THE Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) plans to replace the old, decommissioned wharf in Auki with a new, modern facility. Malaita Premier Elijah Asilaua announced the plan during the opening of the 2025/2026 original budget meeting this week. Mr. Asilaua said consultations are currently underway with resource owners, the Solomon Islands Ports Authority, and the national…
MEMBERS of the Tupapa Maraerenga Football Club (FC) from Cook Islands are heading to Honiara. The players departed Rarotonga yesterday bound for Solomon Islands. The players are expected to arrive mid this week ahead of the start of the OFC Men’s Championship League 2025 this coming weekend. In a statement yesterday the Cook Islands Football…
Twenty senior (20) officials from 11 Solomon Islands Government organisations have visited Brisbane for the mini-Master of Business Administration (MBA) training at the Australian Institute of Management. The program provided the opportunity to enhance their management and strategy skills as public sector leaders. Australia’s High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Rod Hilton, said Australia…