The Western Provincial Investment Corporation (WPIC) – the business arm of the Western Provincial Government (WPG), has donated 200 bags of 9kg rice to support food relief efforts. WPIC Senior Administration Officer Ray Solomon told Solomon Star on Tuesday, the donation was aimed at assisting communities affected by Cyclone Maila in Western and Choiseul Provinces. The consignment of rice was handed over to the Provincial…
Solomon Water in partnership with Plan International Solomon Islands (PISI) officially handed over multiple Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) to three schools in Honiara last week. The completion of these WASH facilities marks an important milestone to improving WASH services for students and school communities in Honiara and successful implementation of infrastructures works components under Urban Water…
The School of Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) at the Solomon Islands National University has officially launched a new waste management project in partnership with the Honiara City Council Waste Management Division. The project aims to promote sustainable waste practices among students and staff while strengthening environmental responsibility within the tourism sector. Over the past two weeks, Japanese Overseas…
Solomon Islands National University [SINU] and Honiara City Council [HCC] through the Waste Management Division have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to improving waste management and building local capacity. The signing was held at SINU’s Kukum Campus in Honiara on Tuesday 14th April 2026. The HCC through the City Clerk Mr. Justus Denni, has expressed sincere appreciation to Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Pro Vice…
Three State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the national government to facilitate the immediate relocation of utility lines, paving the way for the expansion of the ongoing Auki Town China-Aid Road Upgrade Project. This signing event follows directives issued last week by Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele for fast-tracking formalisation…
BSP Solomon Islands| Bank South Pacific announces the appointment of Trevor Browse as Country Head, Solomon Islands, reporting to the Group Executive Pacific Markets, Nuni Kulu. Mr Browse’s appointment follows Ms Sandra Fore, currently Country Head, Solomon Islands taking up a new role as Head of Transaction Banking for Corporate & Institutional Banking at BSP based in…
SAPE Farm donated a cheque of SBD $200,000 on Monday 13 April 2026, to support communities in Western and Choiseul provinces affected by Tropical Cyclone Maila. The donation was handed over to the National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) in Honiara. The cheque was officially presented to the Chairman of the National Disaster Operation Committee (N-DOC) by…
Honiara, – Solomon Islands cruise tourism is surging into one of its strongest eras with the destination’s 2026–2027 schedules signalling a clear upswing in ship arrivals and high‑value expedition itineraries. The news is timely given a joint Ministry of Culture & Tourism and Tourism Solomons delegation visit to the USA to attend Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami, marking…
At least six tourism operators in the province were affected By ULUTAH GINA Solomon Star, Gizo Several tourism resorts across Western Province have sustained damages, ranging from minor to severe, following the impact of Cyclone Maila and associated storm surges earlier this week. Reports indicate that at least six tourism operators in the province were…
Following the lapse of the extended 14 days strike notice employees of the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) are staging a sit-in protest on Thursday 9th April. The original strike notice was dated February 25, which was then extended by another 14 days on Tuesday, March 24. The workers have agreed to allow more time for negotiations by signing a Recognition Agreement with…