Honiara – The Temotu Provincial Government (TPG) and the Solomon Islands National Government have formalized a significant partnership to advance the Eastern Border Outpost (EBO) Project in Vanikoro, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU was signed between the Premier of Temotu Province and the National Government, represented by the Permanent…
Four communities get water supply project valued at $200k By SOLOMON LOFANA Solomon Star, Auki FOUR communities in the Central Kwara’ae Constituency Aufasu, Fuku, Ialofo, and Ngadaifiu (AFIN) have received materials for a long-awaited water supply project, marking a significant step toward improving access to clean and reliable water in the area. The materials, valued…
The National Government through the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services (MPNSCS) has made significant progress in implementing key reforms to strengthen national security, law and order, and public safety. A quarterly brief from the Ministry highlighted that key achievements include the launch of the National Security Strategy (2025–2028) and the Royal Solomon…
Once known as the “Pearl of the Pacific,” Anuha Island Resort in Central Province—renowned for its peace and sanctuary—has remained closed since it was destroyed by arson 38 years ago. The resort was once a popular destination for Australian tourists, located about two and a half hours from Brisbane and just a 15-minute flight from…
Honiara: The New Zealand Pacific Diplomatic Training Programme has successfully concluded in Honiara, bringing together 32 diplomats from 13 Pacific Island countries, alongside representatives from the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, Australia, and New Zealand. Funded by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade under the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship Programme, Pacific Diplomatic Training is designed…
The Guadalcanal Provincial Assembly has successfully passed the Appropriation Bill for the 2026–2027 financial year during its first full assembly meeting of 2026, 26th March 2026. Delivering the budget speech under the theme “Rural Walking the Talk of Community Empowerment,” Premier Willie Atu emphasized the government’s commitment to turning policy into practical outcomes that directly…
Minister for Police, National Security and Correctional Services Jimson Tanangada has warned that the transnational organised crime landscape in the Pacific is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Speaking at the opening of the National Symposium on Strengthening Solomon Islands’ Response to Transnational Organized Crime in Honiara on Thursday, Tanangada said the country is increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) Vector Borne Disease Program with support from the Prime Minister’s Office, the Global Fund/World Vision, World Health Organization (WHO) and the Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance (APLMA), today (25th March) completed a three‑day consultation workshop to advance the National Roadmap for Malaria Elimination 2026–2040. The workshop brought…
The launch of the National Strategic Plan 2024-2026 by the Ministry of Health & Medical Services comes at a crucial time for the National Referral Hospital. Dr George Malefoasi, representing the National Referral Hospital (NRH), used the occasion to draw attention to several significant aspects of the new TB Hospital wing. This facility is set…
Three more Solomon Islands students have been congratulated after securing prestigious scholarships to pursue studies in Japan under the MEXT Scholarship program, beginning this April. Mr Kenneth Leni Gatu will commence his studies as a Research Student at Komatsu University. Located in Komatsu City, the institution is situated in a region known for its strong…