Fujian Province in China pledges to offer more scholarships to young people from Western Province. This following a commitment made during a one-day meeting between Fujian officials and the Western Provincial Government (WPG) in Gizo on Tuesday. Hon. Li Dejin, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Fujian Provincial People’s Congress said, education is…
THE Western Provincial (EP) Executive Government welcomes the lifting of the Bech-de-mer ban following the announcement by the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) last week. Western Province Deputy Premier Brian Lotikena confirmed this to Solomon Star in an interview early this week. He said rural villagers can now dive for and sell Bech-de-mer…
THE trial of a 21 year-old man accused of committing an indecent act against an 11 year girl will start next Monday in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court. Deputy Chief Magistrate Ricky Iomea will hear the trial. During the final interim mention early this week, the court was informed that the defendant was not present, and…
Huawei has been commended for its contributions to digital development in the Solomon Islands and across the wider Pacific region. Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, MP, has expressed his profound gratitude when delivering remarks at an appreciation dinner hosted by Huawei in Honiara on Tuesday evening, 29 April 2025. During the occasion Prime Minister Manele…
Church leaders from five main denominations in Honiara can now explain and share the importance and benefits of immunisation with their congregations following a one-day immunisation workshop held in Honiara. The immunisation workshop was organised by the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Solomon Islands through its Demand Generation for Immunisation in Solomon Islands (DGISI)…
VOTERS in the West New Georgia/Vonavona constituency in Western Province are appealing to their Member of Parliament (MP), Hon. George Temahua, to leave his current political group and align with the coalition led by Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele. In a strongly worded statement issued from Munda, constituents urged Hon. Temahua to distance himself from a…
Prime Minister (PM)Jeremiah Manele has appealed to all citizens nationwide—particularly residents of Honiara—to remain calm, peaceful, and respectful of the democratic process amid the current political developments in Parliament. In his address to Parliament on Tuesday, the Prime Minister stated; “We all know the current political situation. “I would like to appeal to the good…
The Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, has firmly stated that he will not step down ahead of the motion of no confidence scheduled for debate in Parliament on Tuesday, 6 May 2025. In his remarks delivered in Parliament on Tuesday, Prime Minister Manele made it clear that he remains committed to his leadership role and…
The Minister for Public Service and Member of Parliament (MP) for North West Guadalcanal, Hon. Francis Sade has rubbished speculations that he has deserted the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT). But in a statement on Tuesday, he maintains his support with GNUT regime saying he has not resigned from GNUT. Sade confirmed he…
THE ten Members of Parliament that resigned from the Government have joined forces with the Opposition and Independent Grouping ahead of the motion of no confidence next week Tuesday. Before Parliament resumed on Tuesday morning, a total of 25 took a photo and then walked over to the Opposition bench. The group currently sits at…