‘Strategic Transition’ unveiled as theme for 2026 Tourism in Focus

New destination brand to reflect Solomon Islands’ culture, warmth and unique visitor experience  Reflecting significant developments currently shaping the Solomon Islands’ tourism landscape. Tourism Solomons has announced ‘Strategic Transition’ as the theme for the 2026 Tourism in Focus conference taking place at the Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel on Thursday. Tourism Solomons Acting CEO, Dagnal Dereveke said…

Gizo markeet vendors end leadership training 

The Gizo Market Vendors Association (GMVA) has successfully completed a two-day Leadership Skills Training in Gizo, Western Province. The workshop, held at the Outback Living Conference Space, commenced on Tuesday and concluded on Wednesday.  The training targeted GMVA executives and members, including women market vendors and other ordinary members. Speaking to Solomon Star, National Project Coordinator…

Concern Raised Over Bus Service Encroaching on Taxi Routes in Noro

Taxi operators in Noro town, Western Province, have raised serious concerns over bus drivers allegedly violating traffic regulations by encroaching on routes designated for taxis and picking up passengers in restricted areas. Local taxi drivers say bus operators are disregarding the Noro Town Council’s traffic by-laws, particularly those governing feeder roads that are reserved for…

SINPF youSave Drives Financial Inclusion for RSE Workers in New Zealand 

The Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF), through its youSave initiative and in partnership with Appello Services and the Labour Mobility Unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, has successfully completed a nationwide outreach tour to New Zealand, registering 333 Solomon Islands Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers into the Seasonal Workers Superannuation Scheme…

West Kwaio MP Calls for Unity, Faster Implementation of Development Projects

A West Kwaio Constituency meeting was held at Buma Parish in West Kwaio, Malaita Province, on Monday, 9 February 2026, bringing together constituency leaders, ward representatives, and community stakeholders to discuss development challenges and priorities for the year. Speaking at the meeting, the Member of Parliament (MP) for West Kwaio Constituency, Honourable Claudius Teifi, emphasized that development…

SINBIP Successfully Commissions Two Towers in  Malaita 

China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. (CHEC), Huawei, Solomon Tower Limited(STL), and the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) have successfully completed the construction, commissioning, and on-air activation of two tel-communication sites in Malaita Province under Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project (SINBIP).  The newly commissioned sites include Alikata and Matakwathaa’lu(M162), marking an important milestone in the expansion of telecommunications…