The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), under the World Bank-financed Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), has officially issued a Notice to Commence Services for the Climate Resilient Road Asset Management Improvement. This milestone marks the formal start of the consultancy services aimed at; (i) strengthening the way that data is collected for transport…
The National Government, through the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC), successfully completed a nationwide Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) exercise to verify the status of government-supported projects and programs. Since December 2025, the MNPDC dispatched teams to each province, including Honiara, to conduct the M&E exercise as part of its 2025 Annual Work…
Construction work on the Sikaiana Classroom Project in the Malaita Outer Islands Constituency has officially commenced, bringing renewed hope for improved learning facilities in the remote island community. Groundwork and structural preparations are now underway, with community focusing on foundation works, site clearing and leveling. Installation of essential infrastructure, including water storage facilities, is also progressing…
Chairman of the National Youth Congress, Harry James Olikwailafa, has raised serious concerns that methamphetamine, commonly known as meth, could cause chaos if it reaches street level in Solomon Islands. Mr Olikwailafa made the statement when he appeared before the Bills and Legislative Committee (BLC) in Parliament yesterday. The BLC is currently scrutinising the Dangerous…
Bavaqole Chief, Philip Viuru, has expressed profound gratitude to national and provincial leaders for their ongoing commitment to the development and welfare of his people, particularly in supporting plans to establish a new Rural Training Centre (RTC) school on Bava Island. In an address during the ground breaking of the proposed RTC School in Bava…
Strong calls for support have been echoed for parents whose children are attending Buma–Aoani Extension Early Childhood Education (ECE) in West Kwaio, Malaita. The call was issued during a recent teachers and parents meeting. The ECE Centre is currently operating under Buma Primary School. A Chairman of Buma Aoani Extension Early Childhood Education (ECE) who…
The Non-Executive (NE) group of the Western Provincial Assembly has claimed to have secured a commanding majority of 14 members and declared its camp as ‘rock solid.’ This followed the high-profile resignation of two provincial ministers early this week. In a bold move that signals a deepening political crisis for the current administration, the NE group confirmed they have formalized their alliance through a signed…
The Speaker of the Western Provincial Assembly (WPA), Hon. Ramuraka Talasasa, has confirmed that his office is yet to receive any formal notice regarding a Motion of No Confidence (MoNC) against Western Province Premier, Hon. Billy Veo.Speaking in an interview with Solomon Star, Speaker Talasasa clarified that despite the circulating political rumors, no official letter…
Professor Transform Aqorau has been reappointed as the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Vice-Chancellor for a second term. Professor Aqorau’s reappointment follows a rigorous, transparent, and comprehensive recruitment process conducted by a Council-sanctioned Selection Committee and formally approved by the University Council. Highlights of the process included: • Open advertisement calling for expressions of interest…
Youth unemployment remains a serious challenge across Solomon Islands, especially in rural and coastal communities where formal job opportunities are scarce. Although many young people graduate with certificates and degrees, the shift from classroom learning to meaningful employment is often difficult. The WorldFish Nusatupe Innovation Hub in Western Province is helping to bridge that gap.…