Former Western Province Premier George Solingi Lilo has expressed concern over what he describes as a growing “quiet crisis of governance” in the country, as public debate intensifies online over the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) issue. Mr Lilo told Solomon Star in a interview last week that the SIPA matter is only “the tip…
The much-awaited relief maintenance works for the Vura Road in East Honiara will commence this week. The Transport Infrastructure Management Services Division (TIMSD) of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), in a statement today, acknowledges the ongoing concern of Vura residents and road users along this road stretch and its deteriorating state. “A local contractor…
A total of 200 local employees are currently engaged in the ongoing China-Aid Auki Road Rehabilitation Project. This marks an increase from the initial stages early last year, when the contractor employed only 50 locals. The growing number of employees demonstrates the company’s strong commitment to engaging with local communities and transferring valuable skills. This…
Attorney General rejects Kalu to head LCC and now SIICAC The Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption (SIICAC) remains without a Director General after the Judicial and Legal Service Commission (JLSC) declined to approve the recommendation of the interview panel. The interview panel comprised of Ombudsman Fred Fakarii, Dr. Patricia Rodie who is a member…
The Solomon Islands men’s senior national football team has been confirmed to take part in the expanded FIFA Series 2026, following FIFA’s official announcement of hosts and group allocations this week. The FIFA Series 2026 will feature 48 national teams from around the world, competing in 12 groups of four during the March and April…
The Oceania Taekwondo Union (OTU) is set to host the Oceania Taekwondo Championships 2026 (OTC) 2026 in Australia from 28-29 March 2026. OTU confirmed this early this week announcing the the championship dates. “OTU and the Australian Taekwondo are pleased to announce that the 2026 Oceania Taekwondo Championships will be held in Sydney, Australia on 28–29 March 2026…
The 4th China Medical Team carried out a free medical clinic at the South Seas Evangelical Church (SSEC) in the Gilbert Camp community on Sunday, January 18th, 2026, under the pouring rain in Honiara. The health check was conducted in collaboration with Solomon Islands Chinese Women’s Association. To ensure that medical services precisely met community needs, the medical team, with the assistance of the…
The Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, His Excellency [H.E] William Soaki, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Honourable Jeremiah Manele, in Honiara on Tuesday morning. High Commissioner Soaki conveyed New Year greetings to Prime Minister Manele and expressed appreciation for his leadership. He commended the Prime Minister for his…
Besi Youth Association (BYA) has signed a partnership agreement with leading taro buyer Goshen Enterprise in Auki, Malaita on Monday. The partnership marks a major step forward for the taro industry in Malaita Province, linking a youth-led farming group with an established taro processing company. Goshen Enterprise director Livet Maesimae said, the agreement formalises a…
Residents and villagers of Wagina Island in Choiseul Province have reaffirmed their firm opposition to proposed bauxite mining. This followed another consultation meeting involving government representatives, land lawyers and the proposed mining company. Speaking to Solomon Star this week, Wagina resident and seaweed farmer Para Tokananipiri said nearly 100 per cent of the island’s population…