Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) is progressing the Honiara International Airport Runway Extension and Terminal maintenance and upgrade Project with a number of activities locked up leading up to middle of May where a contractor is expected to be identified. The government is in the process of engaging the services of an independent…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has successful completed its Operation RAIBALANG 2026 by RSIPV Gizo, reaffirming their ongoing commitment to safeguarding Solomon Islands’ maritime domain. Conducted from 3rd to 13th March 2026, Operation RAIBALANG is a multilateral regional initiative coordinated under the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), bringing together Pacific partners to combat illegal,…
To modernise the regulatory framework while balancing economic growth with social responsibility By ULUTAH GINASolomon Star, Gizo The Provincial Minister of Finance, Hon. Ronnie Ghemu, has tabled proposed reforms to liquor licence fees before the Assembly, outlining measures aimed at modernising the regulatory framework while balancing economic growth with social responsibility. Speaking in the House…
WP Tables $45.8M “Balanced Budget” for 2026/2027 By ULUTAH GINASolomon Star, Gizo Western Province has tabled a balanced budget of $45,818,725 for the 2026/2027 financial year. Provincial Finance Minister Ronnie Ghemu presented the budget before the Western Provincial Assembly in Gizo on Monday, highlighting a focus on responsible fiscal management, transparency, and accountability. Total recurrent…
MCT shift to more strategic and targeted approach aimed at strengthening tourism product offerings Honiara, – The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT), Bunyan Sivoro, has acknowledged the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) for its strong and growing support towards the tourism sector. PS Sivoro’s remarks follow the successful opening…
Raiders Hotel opens in Tulagi to boost tourism development By George Maelagi Solomon Star Online The newly upgraded Raiders Hotel was officially opened on Friday in Tulagi, marking a significant milestone for tourism development in Central Province. The opening ceremony brought together national leaders, provincial government officials, tourism stakeholders and members of the local community who gathered…
Farmers in East Kwaio Receive Climate Resilient Farming Training By SOLOMON LOFANA Solomon Star, Auki Farmers in East Kwaio, Malaita Province have recently benefited from a climate resilient farming training organized by the Gwaunafiu Organic Farmers School in Central Kwara’ae. The training, held at Diamassus in East Kwaio, is part of the school’s ongoing outreach program aimed at strengthening farmers’ knowledge…
Farmer quietly earns big from kava By SOLOMON LOFANASolomon Star, Auki Local farmers across the country are continuing to earn significant income from kava farming. One of the latest success stories is Ms Fautina, a kava farmer from Malaita Province, who recently earned more than $28,000 after selling her kava produce to Kubonitu Holding, a…
Tourism Solomons’ women ‘Give To Gain’ for International Women’s Day Honiara, Solomon Islands – Marking the 115th anniversary of International Women’s Day and proudly embracing the 2026 ‘Give To Gain’ theme, the women of Tourism Solomons last week spent the day at Honiara’s National Referral Hospital presenting a special gift to children receiving care – hand-knitted…
Member of Parliament for Fataleka says Fataleka Constituency Fishery Centre is nearing completion Minister of Finance and Treasury and Member of Parliament for Fataleka Hon. Rexon Ramofafia, has announced that the Fataleka Constituency Fishery Centre in Malaita province is nearing completion, following his site visits last month. During his tour of the constituency, Minister Ramofafia…