Following SINPF’s response to the media in the 2nd half of 2025, and in other SINPF outreach events regarding the SINPF SOLCHO commercial property investment, SINPF Management has advised that the Board’s resumption efforts has been progressing but albeit carefully. The SINPF Board has engaged Kramer Asia Pacific (KAPAC) to conduct an independent peer review…
A Motion of No-Confidence (MONC) has been formally lodged against the Premier of Western Province, setting the stage for a political showdown in the Western Provincial Assembly. The notice of motion, dated March 5, 2026, was publicly posted at the Western Provincial Government headquarters in Gizo, triggering the mandatory seven-day notice period required under the…
A two-day National Stakeholder Reflection and Co-Creation workshop towards strengthening the nation’s education system with a focus on developing Teachers Professional Development model was successfully completed on Thursday, 5 March 2026 at Honiara Hotel. The workshop brought together 46 key stakeholders involving education providers, development partners, school principals, and MEHRD officers to reflect on how…
The 10th Joint Border Committee (JBC) Meeting was successfully convened in Noro, Western Province on Monday – 2nd March 2026. At the meeting officials from the Government of Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea (PNG) reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening border governance, security cooperation, and sovereignty. The meeting was co-chaired by Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Mr.…
Premier of Western Province, Hon. Billy Veo, emphasized the critical importance of traditional ties between communities as he welcomed senior officials from Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea to Noro. Speaking at the opening dinner for the 10th Joint Border Committee and 15th Senior Officials Meeting on Monday at the Marina Hotel in Noro, Western Province…
The Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) along with the Solomon Islands Tertiary Education and Skills Authority (SITESA) says they remain focused on ensuring that every scholarship recipients successfully commences their academic program. The assurance came following concerns raised by the Acting Leader of Opposition Hon John Dean Kuku, regarding delays in the processing of scholarships. ”We acknowledge the challenges…
The Solomon Islands Government, through the Water Resources Division (WRD) of the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification was supported through a crucial Water Information System. An Australian Water Partnership offered the support during a ceremony held on 26 February 2026. Branded as the Solomon Islands Water Information System (SIWIS), it will strengthen the Water Resources Division’s technical and operational capabilities, supporting future…
SIX candidates have officially been nominated for the West Baegu Ward 5 seat in Malaita following the close of the nomination period on Wednesday 4th March. The candidates are; Norman Suidani, Dick Futaimalau, Polycarp Erekwato, Stephen Irofoa, Robinson Ratu, and Ronnie Hendry. Five of the candidates are new, while Dick Futaimalau is a former contestant…
A Munda-based lawyer in Western Province has raised concerns over what he describes as significant gaps in the Provincial Government Act 1997, saying the legislation has failed to deliver genuine political devolution nearly three decades after its enactment. Mr Edward Biku, a legal practitioner and resident of Munda in Western Province, said the Act was originally…
Construction of Sirovanga clinic in Northwest Choiseul progresses; funded by PCDF, it will improve healthcare access for Tavula Ward and nearby communities. By GEHAZI SEKO Solomon Star Stringer The construction of a new clinic at Sirovanga Village in Northwest Choiseul is progressing steadily as work on first phase is expected to be completed by the end…