The Minister for National Planning and Development Coordination, Hon. Rexson Ramofafia leads the Solomon Islands delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) in Bangkok, Thailand. The high-level meeting, themed Regional Cooperation for Resilient and Sustainable Development in the Asia and the Pacific,”…
Leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Troika are set to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron in June to discuss the future of New Caledonia. The meeting will take place on the sidelines of the United Nations’ 3rd Ocean Conference in Nice, France. The PIF Troika consists of: Speaking to media upon arrival at…
WESTERN Province (WP) is in the process of drafting a new comprehensive mining policy framework to strengthen governance and ensure transparency in the industry. Premier Billy Veo told Solomon Star that having a robust policy in place, as mining continues to be a contentious issue — often resulting in environmental damage, land disputes, and conflict…
Gizo provincial capital of Western Province is set to undergo a major infrastructure upgrade as tar sealing of its main roads is scheduled to commence in July this year. Thanks to the CAUSE Project Phase II under the World Bank for making this happen. Premier of Western Province, Billy Veo, told Solomon Star last week…
IN a major milestone for public health and sanitation, seven communities in Malaita Province have officially been declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) fortnight ago. The communities of Suama, Bariki, Onelalo, Sareko, Saue, Mamarakwe, and Kikiri celebrated the achievement during a ceremony attended by the Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) for the ward 6, representative from…
GOVERNMENT through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) and the Isabel Provincial Government (IPG) on Friday, 11th April sealed an agreement to advance the agriculture development in the province and for the country. Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) the ministry will use close to 687 hectares of unallocated and available land within the…
The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Troika leaders have written to United States (US) President Donald Trump, expressing their concerns over the impacts of U.S. tariffs and climate change on the region. The Troika comprises: H.E. Surangel Whipps Jr., President of the Republic of Palau, who joined as the Micronesian representative in discussions related to…
Makira Ulawa Province (MUP) and Solomon Islands Red Cross Society have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Honiara this week. The MOU aims to establish a strengthened relationship and a greater collaboration in promoting humanitarian assistance, disaster preparedness and community resilience. Premier of the Makira Ulawa Province Stanley Siapu Province is truly delighted…
Children from five communities in North Malaita had their voices heard during a significant High-Level Dialogue meeting organized by the Solomon Islands Endim Vaelens Agenstim Pikinini (SIEVAP) Project team in Diula community on April 11, 2025. The event brought together child representatives from Fouia, Luma’alu, Sulagwalu, Diula, and Kwene communities who engaged directly with Members…
CHINA is now exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to accelerate education reform and to serve as a model and promote its solutions for integrating AI into education globally and in the process of its integration into the education system, it will reflect on how to improve on it. This was announced by the…