Two bridges in South Road will be officially opened on Wednesday By Solomon Lofana Solomon Star, Auki Two bridges along the North Road in Malaita, Kolofe 1 and Kolofe 2 will be officially opened on Tuesday 31st March. Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, key government officials and development partner representatives from Honiara and Malaita Province will officiate to unveil these…
A teacher suspected of breaking into the Auki BSP Branch was arrested on Monday, sparking concern over public safety and disrupting banking services at the Malaita Provincial capital. Reports indicated the man, allegedly intoxicated, forced open the bank’s entrance door while taking advantage of the absence of security personnel. Police were alerted and responded quickly,…
Students at Kalaka Community High School (CHS), Paposi Primary School, Paibeta CHS, and Pokilo CHS in Savo Island will now have access to safe, clean, and hygienic facilities, creating healthier and gender friendly facilities for students. Officiating at the handover ceremony are Australia High Commission Counsellor for Human Development, Dr. Tristan Armstrong, Provincial Premier Kenneth Sagupari, UNICEF Chief…
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…