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Enhancing public safety in Honiara through collaborative efforts

A five day conference to discuss Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles aimed at creating safer public spaces was held in Honiara.  The Pacific Technical Assistance Conference was held at the King Solomon Hotel in Honiara and brought together officials from the Honiara City Council (HCC) and experts from New Zealand.  Key speakers, included Emma McGill, Frances Sullivan, and Jacinta Straker the Group Manager Organisation…

Data pricing clarified after meeting with service providers

HONIARA:  – The Telecommunications Commission of Solomon Islands (TCSI) has clarified its position on recent public concerns over mobile data pricing, following meetings with Our Telekom, Bemobile, and other stakeholders. In a statement, TCSI said it acknowledged concerns raised by the Leader of Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, and members of the public, stressing that these issues are important and being addressed in line with…

SI among world’s lowest in unemployment rate

SOLOMON Islands have been ranked among the countries with the lowest unemployment rates in the world, according to the latest Unemployment by Country 2025 global report. The report shows Solomon Islands recorded an unemployment rate of just 1.55 percent in 2023, placing it 174th out of 181 countries—well below the global average of 6.3 to…

MID’s five year road map reviewed 

Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) successfully conducted a two-day retreat on September 18th–19th 2025. This was to review and reflect on the current Corporate Plan 2021–2025 that will guide the ministry’s work programs and policies through this years’ remaining months, and laying the groundwork for the next five-year plan (2026–2030). Patrick Reoka, MID’s Chief Planning Officer, emphasized that this…

OUR TELEKOM TO UNVEIL REVISED DATA PLANS

Following an outcry from its customers nation-wide following changes to all its data plans, the board, management and staff of Our Telekom has announced a new revised data deal that is set to be unveiled next week. In a statement issued on Thursday afternoon, it said, “to our valued customers, over the past few days, many of you have shared your…

Local loggers share plight 

WORKERS at a foreign-owned logging company operating in the far Western Province have raised serious concerns over poor treatment, unfair practices, and delayed payment arrangements of their wages. According to workers interviewed by the Solomon Star early this week, employees are often left waiting for long periods before receiving their fortnightly wages.  In the meantime, many are forced to…

BUALA MARKET NEARS COMPLETION

Construction work on Buala’s new market in Isabel has achieved an important milestone, with the roof now installed and the main scaffolding work done.  The fully locally-delivered project has facelifted Buala town, boosting economic activity and community opportunities. Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Rod Hilton, praised the progress, highlighting the advantages of locally-led infrastructure development.  “Every Australian-supported piece of infrastructure helps strengthen the…

SI represented at standardization cooperation seminar in China

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 trained in post-harvest handling and fish bottling

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.…

San Isidro Care Centre construction students supports Naha health centre

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…