FORMER Honiara City Councillor for Vura Ward, Reginald Ngati has raised concerns about the intentions behind the Port Adam seaweed farming project in Small Malaita. Mr Ngati, who came second to the current Member of Parliament (MP) for Small Malaita, Rick Houenipwela, in the 2024 National Election race, questioned the timing and focus of the…
CONCERNS have emerged over the use of offensive language by some Solomon Islands seasonal workers employed in Australia under Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme. While the majority of Solomon Islands seasonal workers have been praised for their dedication and positive contributions, isolated incidents have raised alarm. One such case surfaced after a video was…
ITS the first time for Emily, her husband Pita Trisha and their younger son Junior to travel 237 Miles from Honiara to Gizo, the Western Provincial capital, to sell mangoes. The couple from Visale in North West Guadalcanal have five children – three of whom are married and two, including Junior, who are still in…
MALAITA Premier Elijah Asilaua has expressed gratitude to the Solomon Islands Postal Corporation (SIPC) for improving its services in Auki. On Friday, the Solomon Post launched its new office building and services in Auki, marking a significant milestone in the provincial capital and the province. Premier Asilaua commended the expanded postal services, which are now…
THE Marina Easyline Shipping Company has informed the public that its passenger vessel MV Marina 2 is undergoing maintenance. The shipping company posted the public announcement on its facebook page on Monday. After making her scheduled trip to the Western Province this week, Marina 2 went to the Noro Slipway for maintenance. “…all travelling passengers…
The Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Hon. Nestor Giro, on Tuesday afternoon, handed over a consignment of essential seaweed farming materials to a group of farmers representing seaweed producers from across the provinces. The handover event, held in Honiara, is part of the Government of National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) initiative aimed at boosting…
Tourism Solomons has officially signed on as the Silver Sponsor of the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) 2025. Signing up as a sponsor reaffirms their commitment to celebrating culture and tourism in the Solomon Islands. As a sponsor, Tourism Solomons will proudly support three key components of the event: The signing ceremony was held this…
LOCAL businesses, including tourism operators, and schools in remote parts of the country are starting to see the benefits of Starlink’s satellite internet service. Since being granted an operational license in 2024, Starlink is set to become a game-changer for communities previously plagued by unreliable and slow internet service. Residents and businesses in rural parts…
THE Solomon Islands Maritime Authority (SIMA) has warned ship operators against overloading their vessels to ensure the safety of their passengers. In an interview with Solomon Star, Manager Shipping Operation & Safety Shipping Operation & Safety Department of SIMA, Jonah Mitau said SIMA will not hesitate to investigate vessel operators who overload their vessels with…
A CLAIM for compensation payment by members of the National Reconnaissance and Surveillance Force (NRSF) has resurfaced after more than 30 years of false promises by successive OUR Party-led governments. The NRSF Veteran Association re-lodged the claim last week on behalf of its 446 members who served on the Solomon Islands-Papua New Guinea Sea border…