An important milestone towards enhancing national food security and protecting the livestock sector from foreign animal disease, a technical team from ministry of agriculture and livestock, has completed two weeks of biosecurity assessment mission in Brazil focus on evaluating potential offshore facilities for pork, beef and poultry imports. The MAL technical team includes: Mr James…
The people of Small Malaita have celebrated the completion of several community infrastructure projects, funded under the Solomon Islands – Australia Community Partnerships. In Riverside Village, a solar-powered street lighting project was successfully completed, co-funded by the Australian Government and Hon Rick Houenipwela. The new lights are helping families move safely at night, enjoy evening gatherings, and access services after…
The leadership and people of Shortland Islands Constituency, Western Province have extended their heartfelt appreciation to the Government of the People’s Republic of China for its ongoing support and generous donations. Speaking to Solomon Star, the Constituency Project Officer (CPO) Jonathan Levo confirmed that a fresh batch of supplies was officially handed over by the Chinese…
Duidui Ward in South Guadalcanal is buzzing with excitement as a seven-a-side soccer competition gets underway this morning, Thursday 31st July as part of the Guadalcanal Province Second Appointed Day celebration this Friday. A total of 18 teams from villages across the ward are participating. The event has sparked a wave of enthusiasm, unity, and friendly…
OFC: The stage is set in Apia for the 2025 OFC U-16 Women’s Championship, as eight Pacific nations prepare to compete for regional glory and qualification for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2027 in Morocco. Defending champions New Zealand return with their sights set on another title, while hosts Samoa look to build on…
Panic swept through Koriovuku village in Rannogah, Western Province, on Wednesday evening after misinformation about a tsunami warning rapidly circulated amongst villagers. The confusion began around 6:40pm when a villager claimed to have heard a tsunami warning broad-casted via the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC). The news spread quickly throughout the community, sparking fear amongst villagers. Speaking…
The Western Provincial Government (WPG), through its network of Ward Development Committees (WDCs), is actively rolling out small-scale yet impactful projects across all 26 wards of the province—aimed at directly improving the lives of rural communities. Funded through the Ward Development Grant (WDG) with an allocation of SBD132,606 for the 2025/2026 Financial Year, these locally…
A PRIVATE medical practitioner has issued a strong warning to male youths against injecting their private part with foreign objects which may cause significant complication and damage. This came after he attended to more than ten teenagers in Noro, Western Province who have suffered severe health complications after injecting baby oil and other foreign substances into their private…
After threat analysis by Technical Hazard Agencies and the check with the Provincial Disaster Offices, the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) through NEOC formally issues a TSUNAMI ALL-CLEAR STATEMENT for the Solomon Islands. The country was advised to prepare any unusual waves that was likely to be generated from the Russia’s earthquake and tsunami on…
Fijian rugby legend William Ryder has begun his rugby journey in the Solomon Islands on a winning note, helping UsoTasi Rugby Club (RC) to a 44-20 victory over Islanders RC in the Honiara Rugby Union Association (HRUA) Men’s 15s Premier Championship 2025 on Tuesday at Town Ground Rugby Stadium. Hundreds of local rugby fans turned…