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…
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…
Local carvers are proudly showcasing their traditional woodwork at Lambete Station in Munda, Western Province as Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) leaders arrive today for their retreat in Noro. Among them is 62-year-old Mex Elijah of Rendova, who is displaying and selling his finely crafted carvings. He joins a number of other local artists who have…
The Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) treaty was finally signed this evening – Wednesday 10th September in Honiara. About 15 Forum Leaders signed the deal. The signing marks a milestone towards establishing the Forum’s first financial legal institution. This Pacific-led fund is dedicated to strengthening community resilience after years of climate-finance struggles. To ensure the treaty to come into…
Orion Limited’s, Chan Chee Min claims of collusion amongst government agencies with Solomon Forest Association (SFA) in what he claimed “systematic collusion”, is inaccurate and being dismissed outright. In an issued statement, the Forestry Office says what has become obvious inside Chan Chee Min’s written allegation in the Solomon Star dated 6th September is a…
Market access into the European Union (EU) for Solomon Islands products will remain tough given the requirements are of high standard and the rising costs. This was highligted by James Dolarii Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) Chief Executive Officer after attending the first-ever EU–Pacific Business Forum held in Nadi, Fiji, from 4–5 September 2025. Some members of the private…
A memorandum of understanding (MOU) by Solomon Islands’ Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon. Frederick Kologeto, and Kiribati’s Minister for Fisheries and Ocean Resources, Hon. Ribanataake Tiwau took place during the plenary session of the Fourth Party to the Nauru Agreement Leaders’ Summit in Funafuti, Tuvalu last week. The understanding establishes a commitment to collaborate on the…
Fiji’s Minister for Information Hon. Lynda Tabuya met with Solomon Islands Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Information, Hon. Frederick Kologeto, in Honiara on Tuesday to discuss shared priorities and challenges in the information sector. Hon. Tabuya expressed her gratitude to Hon. Kologeto for the opportunity to exchange knowledge and strengthen cooperation, underscoring the…
Four foreign sailing boats have made a surprising stopover at Auki Harbour this week as part of their journey to Ontong Java, Malaita Outer Island. For many youths and children in Auki’s coastal communities, the sudden show-up of the yachts was exciting because it was their first time to witness four yachts arriving at the same time and docking inside the harbor.…
The Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project has successfully commissioned a new telecommunications site, Radoi (R43), situated in South New Georgia/Rendova Tetepari, within the Western Province. This latest addition marks a significant milestone in expanding the country’s digital communication network, enhancing connectivity in remote areas of Solomon Islands. This achievement is made possible through the collaborative…