LIKELY LINE UP FOR NEW COALITION FORMER Prime Minister (PM) Manasseh Sogavare has reportedly accepted his nomination as the Opposition bloc’s candidate for the post of Prime minister when Parliament votes in a new Prime Minister next Tuesday. Disgruntled MPs resigned enmasse earlier this week in preparation for a motion of no confidence in the…
In light of the ongoing political situation within our country, the Lord Mayor of Honiara City Council, Cr. Eddie Kasuteé Siapu has urged all residents and visitors to remain calm, maintain peace, and continue their daily activities without disruption. “Our beautiful city has always been a beacon of resilience and unity, and it is during…
As the countdown towards next Tuesday’s motion of no confidence gets underway, citizens of this country have been reminded to remain calm and respect the democratic process. The appeal came from the Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele and Opposition Leader Matthew Wale. In parliament on Tuesday before a special adjournment was approved, both leaders called on…
Former Minister of Finance and Treasury, Manasseh Sogavare, has dismissed claims he resigned to contest the Prime Minister’s (PM) seat. Sogavare is among five ministers from the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) and five backbenchers who resigned on Monday. The ministers who resigned include: Manasseh Maelanga – Minister of Infrastructure Development (MID) Rollen…
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is conducting a three-day Conservation Partnership Workshop in Buala, Isabel this week. The workshop bring together a diverse group of stakeholders to enhance conservation initiatives throughout the province. The workshop aims to create a collaborative conservation model that promotes long-term environmental sustainability, bolsters local governance, and improves community livelihoods. Dr. Pete…
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)…