New classroom block for Laugwata CHS

The three block classroom took about 12 months to complete, thanks to Australian Government support By SOLOMON LOFANA Solomon Star, Auki Construction of a new three block Laugwata Community High School (CHS) complex in West Kwara’ae , Malaita Province has successfully completed this month. The completion marked a significant step forward in improving education facilities…

Ports employees defer strike for 14 days

Employees of the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) have deferred their planned strike for another 14 days as of Tuesday. The decision was made following a general meeting with the Workers Union of Solomon Islands (WUSI) in Honiara. WUSI President Tony Kagovai said the workers agreed to allow more time for negotiations after signing a…

WUSISA WELCOMES NEW EXECUTIVE

The Waikato University Solomon Islands Students Association (WUSISA) in New Zealand has a new executive team. These appointments were made during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Thursday, 19 March 2026. The meeting brought together 14 members, providing an opportunity to reflect on the association’s activities over the past year and to elect new…

Two Government Backbenchers accept Committee Chair roles amid Parliamentary impasse

Two government backbenchers have accepted the Speaker of Parliament’s offer to chair the Public Accounts Committee and the Health and Medical Services Committee. This follows the decision by six Opposition Members of Parliament to formally decline offers to take up chairmanship roles in Parliamentary Standing Select Committees. Speaker of Parliament Patterson Oti confirmed the developments…