CAPSA project operations manual workshop ends

The Building Capacity in Statistics and Audit (CAPSA) Project marked a significant milestone with the successful hosting of its Project Operations Manual (POM) Workshop on Monday, 14th April 2025 at the National Statistics Office (NSO).  Facilitated by Mr. Philip Bottern, a World Bank Consultant, the workshop provided critical guidance on project implementation frameworks to key stakeholders. The workshop brought together the Government…

‘NO TO MINING’

The people of South East Vella la Vella (SEV) Constituency, Western Province have taken a bold and uncompromising stand to declare their opposition to any proposed mining activities on their land. Instead they are championing environmental conservation and sustainable future rooted in the principles of the Green and Blue Economy. This firm declaration follows a…

West eyes mushroom farm

Plans are underway to establish a mushroom farm at Mile 6, just outside of Gizo town in Western province. Its a move aimed at boosting local food production and creating new income opportunities for communities and the province. The initiative is spearheaded by Western Provincial Government (WPG) in collaboration with Fujian Province under People’s Republic…

Norman Finance expands services to SI

Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) renowned financial institution, Norman Finance, has officially launched its operations in the Solomons. The company’s operation was formally introduced during a launch event held on Wednesday at the Honiara Hotel. Following its commissioning it will begin offering financial services in the capital city, for a start. Speaking exclusively to Solomon Star…

$17k raised for road project

MORE than $17, 000 has been raised during a fundraising drive towards supporting the improvement of the Naro-Lambi Road project in Northwest Guadalcanal. The fundraising event was held on Saturday 12th April at the SMI grounds in Honiara. The event successfully raised approximately $17,753, thanks to the public’s generosity. Following the success of the fundraiser…

Workshop on quality management system

A two-day training and review workshop on the Quality Management System (QMS) was recently held in Honiara for Environmental Health Division officers from both Honiara and the provinces. The workshop was facilitated by the Environmental Health Division under the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External…

ADB establishes resident mission in Solomons

HONIARA, — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced the establishment of its Resident Mission in Solomon Islands, upgrading its Honiara-based country office that has been active since 2008. The move comes following a request from the Government of Solomon Islands amid the country’s increasing development needs. “For more than 50 years, ADB has been…