The Solomon Islands and Cook Islands are exploring new areas of cooperation in tourism and culture, following a meeting between the two countries’ Ministers on the sidelines of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Honiara on Friday. Solomon Islands Minister for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Choylin Douglas, and Cook Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs…
PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele on Friday morning officially handed over 12 vehicles to the Western Provincial Government (WPG) during a ceremony at the new finance complex in Noro. The vehicles were part of the fleet used to transport Pacific leaders during the recent Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) retreat in Noro and Munda. In his remarks,…
The Solomon Airlines operated Dash 8 aircraft currently cuts back on all its flights due to mechanical issues. Over the past weeks the aircraft has suspended all its services to Taro, Gizo, Seghe, Kira Kira and Lata. It only operates into Munda given its international status. And this had raised concerns for many travelers using the…
LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has described the decision by GNUT on the sufferance wharves as ‘erratic’ decision-making. Hon Wale said the current decision by the government regarding the sufferance wharves reflects poor and weak leadership. “Obviously the chronology of events from when the letter to cancel sufferance wharves was issued by the former…
New Zealand Prime Minister His Excellency Hon. Christopher Luxon and Minister of Education Hon. Tozen Leokana have officially launched the 10-year Solomon Islands – New Zealand Education Partnership (2025-2035) on Wednesday, 10 September at Honiara Senior High School. The new education partnership, valued at SBD$300 million, will enhance systems and capabilities for teacher management and…
Dear Editor – I write to express my concern about the state of governance in our beloved Solomon Islands. While we acknowledge the many challenges our government faces, it is important to recognize that weak governance continues to affect service delivery, transparency, and public trust in institutions. Decision-making is often delayed and, at times, appears more…
The 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting hosted a side event on “Unpacking Resilience: Strengthening Systems, Capacities and Practical Solutions” in Honiara on Thursday. Minister for National Planning and Development Coordination, Hon. Rexon Annex Ramofafia addressed the gathering. The event was attended by officials and delegates from PIF member countries, currently converging in Solomon Islands for…
POLICE investigation into a theft at the Super Power shop at White River, West of Honiara, involving a shop assistant and another man, is continuing. Shop assistant, Solo Selwyn, and Eikana Wate are jointly charged with one count of house breaking and committing a felony. They both appeared in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele and the Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese formally meet on Wednesday at the margins of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Honiara. Prime Minister Manele welcomed Prime Minister Albanese, noting it was his first visit to Solomon Islands. He thanked the Australian Government for its support, including assistance that made it possible for…
View Post Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Deputy Commissioner (DC) Operations Mathias Lenaliu has commended the cooperation of communities in Noro and Munda, Western Province during the ongoing security operations for the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders’ Retreat. Speaking to Solomon Star in an interview on Thursday, DC Lenialu said foot, vehicle, and sea…