Any victim of the alleged police misconduct at Gold Ridge in Central Guadalcanal has been urged to come forward with evidence and report it to the Professional Standards Internal Investigation Department (PSII). Acting Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) Mr. Mathias Lenialu issued the call after allegations were leveled against police for heavy-handedness that triggered the…
Construction of the new Air Traffic Control (ATC) towers at Honiara and Munda International Airports officially has commenced. This marked another significant milestone under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2). This activity is funded by the World Bank and implemented by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA). The new towers will enhance aviation safety, operational efficiency, and air traffic management at two…
Road rehabilitation works along the West Honiara/Tandai Highway, involving an upgrade from a 2-lane to 4-lane road, are now nearing completion, with most sections successfully finished and already delivering benefits to road users. The final major areas of work are the Rove & Bishop Dale roundabouts (and their approaches), where construction activities are ongoing to…
Tourism Solomons Chief Executive Officer (Acting), Dagnal Dereveke, has welcomed the appointment of Mr Matthew Findlay as the new Chief Executive Officer [CEO] of Solomon Airlines. Describing the move as a positive and timely development for both the national carrier and the Solomon Islands tourism sector, Mr Dereveke said he and his team were very…
Solomon Nickel Mining Company Limited (SNMCL) has rejected allegations that it has commenced illegal mining operations at Kamaboe Camp in South Choiseul. Reports reaching the Solomon Star claimed that while SNMCL’s first approved project is the nickel mine within the Siruka tenement on the north coast of Choiseul, mining activities have allegedly begun at Kamaboe…
The Commissioner of Forest Resources has labelled Alekoti Alevangana’s lousy tarnishing tactic in a Solomon Star article as mere illusive claims; attempting to misinform the public. Titled, “FSC accuses Commissioner of Forests over termination of TMA”; the intention was clear – a propaganda in attempt to camouflage his own wrongful doings, the Commissioner responded in a statement. …
Mr Matthew Findlay has been announced as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Solomon Airlines. Solomon Airlines Chairman Mr Frank Wickham announced the appointment on Wednesday 28th January. Mr Findlay will commence in the role from 16 February, 2026. Prior to taking up his duties, Solomon Airlines and Mr Findlay will attend to all final regulatory requirements of The Civil…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MALD), together with the Agriculture Investment for Markets and Nutrition (AIM-N) Project, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening agricultural development in Choiseul Province following a successful courtesy visit to the Choiseul Provincial Government yesterday. The visit provided an opportunity for senior officials from MALD and the AIM-N Project…
Days after the completion of the Su’u and Bira bridges in West Kwaio, Malaita Province, some of the sign posts have already fallen victim to acts of vandalism. Government through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) has described the action as; “deeply disheartening.” Last week, the contractor, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, wound down the project. Over the weekend, several road…
A digital content creation training program targeting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and freelancers is underway in Gizo, Western Province. The training is being held at the Tinokae Conference room. The training is organized by the E-Commerce Implementation Unit under the Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen…