Northwest Choiseul pumps $600k into human resource training

A total of $687,162.84 has been invested by Northwest Choiseul Constituency (NWCC) into human resource training for 2025. The funds came from tax-payers through 2025 Constituency Development Funds (CDF) allocation in education. This had enabled 358 students to pursue their education with less worry for them and their parents last year in various education institutions. The constituency knows they will also contribute to the…

Minor disorderly cases reported during New Year countdown in West

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in Western Province recorded only minor disorderly incidents during the 2026 New Year countdown, following intensified security operations throughout the festive season. The enhanced sea and land patrols were conducted to ensure public safety during Christmas and New Year celebrations across the province. Speaking to Solomon Star on Friday, Western…

$1.5M SEAWEED INVESTMENT

RSDP invests $1.5M into West Are’are Constituency seaweed farming initiative to boost production     The People’s Republic of China-funded Rural Sustainable Development Program (RSDP) continues to make significant impact in rural communities, with West Are’are Constituency the latest to receive project support worth SBD $1.5 million to boost seaweed farming production in the constituency. The…

Eight Solomon Islanders recognised

Eight Solomon Islanders have been recognised for their service in health, education,  policing and religion. His Excellency Governor General Sir David Tiva Kapu announced the New Year’s Honours at the conclusion of his New Year’s address over the national broadcaster. He said, the 2026 New Year’s Honours was approved by King Charles III to award…

Plea for unity

His Excellency [H.E] Governor General Sir David Tiva Kapu while welcoming the New Year has issued an appeal for unity and reconciliation. At the same time, he urges citizens to set aside divisions and work together for national renewal in 2026.  Delivering his New Year’s address to parliamentarians, diplomats, provincial leaders, and community representatives, he…

GG praises govt, calls for more effort

Solomon Islands need to work hard in 2026 as it seeks to diversify its economy and expand infrastructure while confronting mounting climate risks and fiscal pressures. His Excellency (H.E) Governor General Sir David Tiva Kapu, in his New Year’s address, praised government efforts to accelerate long‑delayed projects such as the Tina Hydropower scheme and the…

Delivery of projects for West Kwara’ae

The West Kwara’ae Constituency in Malaita Province has began rolling out of its Constituency Development Programme-funded livelihood projects, valued at $5 million. The projects included; housing schemes, fisheries, agriculture, and other small-scale individual livelihood initiatives. The first batch of housing materials have already arrived in Auki and is currently being stored pending distribution to communities…

Hou urges landowners to support development

Hon. Rick Hou, Member of Parliament (MP) for Small Malaita Constituency, has appealed to all landowners and community leaders in his region to allow development projects to proceed on their land. Thats because ongoing land disputes continue to hinder and delay essential services and infrastructure delivery in the constituency. Hou made the appeal during Parliament’s…