WESTERN Province is ready to host any investor from China’s Fujian Province in the productive sector. Thats according to the Western Province Deputy Premier Hon. Brian Lotikena following the arrival of a high level delegation from the Fujian province in the country on Sunday. Speaking to the Solomon Star Lotikena said, they welcome investors from…
World Pilots’ Day was commemorated on April 26, 2025 and last week Solomon Airlines pilots shared the message of inspiration beyond the runway, reaching the hearts of the next generation by visiting two schools in Honiara. As part of the global tribute to aviation professionals, Airlines officials and four local pilots shared their journeys from…
Recent cruise ship arrivals in Honiara have significantly contributed to a boost in tourism and the local economy, according to Tourism Solomons. The Hanseatic Inspiration docked on April 21st before departing for Roderick Bay in the Central Islands Province at noon the same day. It continued its journey to Santa Anna on April 22nd, followed…
CHINA is firm on its position that any genuine resolution to the United States’ (US) unilateral tariffs on its exporters can only be achieved through equal and constructive dialogue. This was reiterated by China’s Ministry of Commerce in response to foreign media reports that US Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent recently said a “trade war…
SINOVAC Biotech Ltd, a high-tech biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Beijing, China, which has independently developed seven vaccines that were either China’s first, or the world’s first vaccine products of their kind, opened its doors to international journalists to learn of its ongoing global initiatives to save lives. The company hosted an Open Day programme for…
Repair work to the long-troubled Ruavatu bailey bridge in East Central Guadalcanal had undergone repair works and will be completed soon to address longstanding complaints following its deteriorating condition. RLC Construction General Manager Charles Kokoe confirmed to the Solomon Star that maintenance work had been undertaken and is expected to be completed by this weekend.…
In a forgotten stretch of the world where forest once breath and rivers once sang, a group of women stands tall, though their feet are weary and their throats dry. They are like shepherds on a sun-scorched hill, pleading with the heavens for mercy, as the earth that once nurtured them crumbles beneath the weight…
Bangkok, Thailand – The Minister for National Planning and Development Coordination, Hon. Rexson Ramofafia, delivered an official statement at the 81st Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP), held in Bangkok. In his address, Minister Ramofafia emphasized the urgency of enhanced regional cooperation to effectively address…
THE construction of new Air Traffic Control Towers (ATCT) at Honiara and Munda Airports valued at SBD 109 million is part of advancing Solomon Islands’ aviation infrastructure. This investment was made possible part of the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2). The Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) with funding from the World…
Our Telekom has officially selected Oracle to drive a major, end- to-end, digital transformation initiative. Utilising Oracle Communications technology, Our Telekom aims to digitise customer engagement and accelerate time-to-market for new products and services across the Solomon Islands. Our Telekom chose Oracle to help strengthen its digital infrastructure, enhance customer experiences, and unlock new customer…