Australian High Commissioner, His Excellency Rod Hilton joined Solomon Islands Government ministers, students, staff, and community leaders at Malaita Provincial Technical Institute to celebrate the awarding of 78 Australia Skills Awards scholarships and reaffirm Australia’s commitment to creating local jobs through skills development in Solomon Islands. On his recent visit to Fiu, Central Kwara’ae, High…
The National Transport Fund (NTF) remains committed to empowering local civil construction companies, driving sustainable development across the Solomon Islands. Last week’s contract signing ceremony at Malaita Provincial Chambers in Auki exemplifies this commitment and reflects the strengthened partnership between the Australian Government and Solomon Islands. Central to this effort is the prioritization of local…
A new fishing initiative is set to boost rural livelihoods in Vella La Vella, Western Province, with the support from an Asian investor. Thanks to the Gizo local businessman and Bolopoe tribe chief of Vella, Jacob Kwan who is spearheading the project, known as the Live Fish Project. The project aims to provide economic opportunities for villagers…
West New Georgia/Vonavona Constituency (WNG/VV) in Western Province on Thursday 28th August witnessed the arrival of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) supplies, the first of its kind after 35 years. The large shipment arrived and were unloaded at Lambete Jetty in Munda. The CDF backed projects and consignments included; kitchenware, BBQ plates, baker’s ovens, fiberglass boats for seaweed farmers, lightweight outboard motors, orange-colored…
The Police Response Department (PRD) of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) over the weekend conducted a route march as part of preparations for the Pacific Island Forum Leaders (PIFL) meeting. The route march started at Ranandi roundabout in East Honiara all the way to Honiara City Council (HCC), and the teams break up…
THE official handover of the Faefae Custom House at Lilisiana in Aoke-Langalanga Constituency has opened a new chapter for both local and international visitors, fostering greater engagement with Malaita’s rich cultural heritage. This milestone was announced by the Malaita Provincial Secretary Erick George during the opening ceremony of the Faefae Kastom Haos last week in…
AUSTRALIA has officially handed over several life-changing community projects to local communities in Malaita last week. These initiatives include a solar lighting system at Talakali, the FaeFae Kastom Haos project at Lilisiana, and an Arabala water supply scheme. The projects were co-funded through the Solomon Islands-Australia Partnership, aiming to enhance local infrastructure and economic opportunities…
A two-day intensive workshop on the new Education Act 2023, held at Voza Village in Northwest Choiseul successfully concluded last week with organizers and participants declaring it a major success. The workshop brought together school principals, teachers, and members of the school boards from across Tepazaka Ward 6. Organized by the Choiseul Provincial Government (CPG)…
On Wednesday evening 27th August 2025 we posted online a brief video clip via our Youtube Channel highlighting the Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) being imported and used by George Wu Company Ltd. The clip was supposed not be uploaded. However, due to miscommunication between members of the online team, the video appeared online. The information…
The Western Provincial Government (WPG) under the leadership of Premier Billy Veo has hit back at reports of instability, insisting that Alliance for Change, Alignment and Rural Economic Advancement (ACAREA)- led government remains rock solid and fully intact until 2028. This follows a Solomon Star front-page article on Saturday 31 August titled “Motion Looms: Premier…