Solomon Islands had successfully participated at a seminar on Standardization Cooperation in Intelligent Equipment Manufacturing for Developing Countries. The event was held from August 26 to September 8, 2025, in China. Hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China and the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Mechanization Sciences Group Co. Ltd (CAAMS), the seminar gathered representatives…
Villagers in Waimarau and Harumou, West Are’Are, Malaita Province, received hands-on training last week in a post-harvest handling and fish bottling, thanks to the Malaita Province Fisheries Division and its partners. The training is part of ongoing efforts by the provincial government to equip rural communities with practical knowledge that improves food security, reduces waste, and creates income opportunities.…
Eleven construction and carpentry students from the San Isidro Care Centre and Bethesda Rural Training Centre are feeling inspired after their visit to the Australian-supported Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre construction site. The second and third-year students all have some level of hearing or speech impairment, and are undertaking training in woodwork, furniture-making and…
New York, – The Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF), the first Pacific-led international financial institution, was highlighted by Prime Minister and Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), Hon. Jeremiah Manele, at a formal reception for Pacific Leaders in New York on the margins of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Prime Minister…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), as the peak body representing the private sector, successfully hosted an information and awareness session for its members with the Solomon Islands Customs and Excise Division (SICED) on Thursday, 18 September 2025. The session was convened to provide SICCI members and private sector businesses—many of whom…
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders have acknowledged the potential of the Bina Harbour project in West Kwaio, Malaita Province. The project was highlighted in the Communiqué issued at the conclusion of their Retreat in Noro, Western Province, during the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM). In the Communiqué, Leaders also recognised fisheries development, including through…
Key stakeholders from government agencies, non-government organisations (NGOs), the private sector, exporters, and development partners gathered at the Mendana Hotel for a validation workshop to finalize the country’s draft National Export Policy on Friday September 12. The workshop, organized by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour & Immigration, aimed to present findings and gather feedback…
Work on the new Seghe Market in Marovo, Western Province has commenced, with foundations and retaining walls now well underway. Local contractor, Hatanga, has completed major earthworks to prepare the site, excavating a massive 1,300 cubic metres of soft soil, and replacing it with 1,652 cubic metres of compacted coral-based fill. Australian High Commissioner, His…
Twenty-one form 5 agriculture students from Gizo Community High School in Western Province have gained first-hand experience in organic farming and aquaponics through a one-day “Look and Learn” workshop at the WorldFish Nusatupe Innovation Hub. The training on Friday, held under the Island Food Systems programme, introduced students to sustainable farming methods aimed at strengthening food…
Cocoa farmers in North West Guadalcanal are struggling to contain a surge in rat infestations that have significantly impacted cocoa pods and production since June this year. During a visit by the Solomon Star this week, several affected farmers shared their experiences, expressing concern over the growing threat to their livelihoods. “This year has been…