The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) has received new digital equipment to strengthen its National Fisheries Observer Program. This was made possible thanks to the support of Pacific-European Union Marine Partnership (PEUMP) Program through the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), as well as FFA’s ICT Division. The handover held Monday at the MFMR…
A special training on vermicomposting for lead farmers from Malaita, Guadalcanal, and Western Provinces is being held at the Kastom Gaden Association (KGA) and Zai Na Tina Organic Farm compound at Burns Creek, East Honiara. The training will run until Friday this week. It is funded by the KIWA Fund through the Pacific Organic Learning…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has acknowledged South Pacific Oil Limited (SPOL) as the main fuel supplier in supporting two important events hosted by Solomon Islands this week and next month. In his speech on Monday during the handing over of new 27 GMW SUVs Prime Minister Manele thanked the Board and Management of SPOL…
Villagers relying on Our Telekom in Central Kwara’ae, Malaita, have been experiencing poor network coverage for several months. It was reported that the tower at Namosako, near Fa’arau village is not working properly “Customers can only access the network for limited hours, usually between 11am and 6pm,” a resident told the Solomon Star. During the weekends, particularly from Friday to…
Western Province has successfully qualified for the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) this year 2025/2026. This came after the province managed to meet all minimum conditions, marking a significant milestone in provincial governance and financial management. A key highlight of this achievement was Western Province’s ability to fulfill Minimum Condition 4, which requires the Business Arm of the…
Too many Pacific Islanders still lack access to safe drinking water and sanitation, the Chairman of the Pacific Water and Wastewater Association (PWWA) Board, Fuimaono Dominic Schwalger, has warned. Speaking at the opening of the 16th Pacific Water and Wastewater Conference & Expo and the 9th Pacific Water Ministers Forum at Friendship Hall in Honiara…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), the peak body representing the private sector, has maintained its position regarding the need to strengthen Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) toward improving economic growth in the Country. Speaking at the recent Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants’ Annual Congress 2025, SICCI Executive Officer Mr. Nelson Kere emphasised the need for stronger Government…
People in the Shortland Islands are hoping plans for tourism development in the constituency will materialize soon. This follows an announcement by the Member of Parliament (MP) and Minister for Home Affairs, Isikeli Junior Vave of his vision to develop the tourism sector in the constituency. Vave had unveiled his plan during a Constituency Development Committee (CDC) tour in…
The Noro Roads Improvement, a flagship investment under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), continues to make strong progress, with the work now 85 percent complete. Funded by the World Bank and implemented by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), the work is delivering significant upgrades that will enhance connectivity, safety, and economic opportunities for communities in…
A top official from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) had visited Solomon Islands from 28th July – 31, 2025. The Ministry of Finance and Treasury announced that Mr. Toshiaki Keicho Manager, Public Sector Clients Department, Region 1 visited Honiara followed the formal acceptance of Solomon Islands as a regional member of AIIB, and the…