The National UXO Division of the Ministry of Police, National Security & Correctional Services, supported by the National UXO Inter-Agency Legislative Committee, has officially begun nationwide consultations on the UXO Consultation Paper. This initiative seeks to gather public and stakeholder input towards the development of a National UXO Bill to govern unexploded ordnance (UXO) operations…
The Western Provincial Government (WPG) has pledged to take swift action on road maintenance and major infrastructure improvements in Gizo, following growing public outcry over the deteriorating state of roads in the provincial capital. Premier Billy Veo made the assurance during his address to the Western Provincial Assembly meeting in Gizo on Monday, acknowledging the…
Honiara City Councillor (HCC) for Panatina Ward 12, Cr. Lydia Yeo has congratulated the Gula Valley Community in East Honiara for successfully working together to officially open their newly completed road access, drainage, and two boreholes for water supply. Speaking at the opening ceremony recently, Cr. Yeo commended the community’s unity and determination in making the project a…
Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), the Correctional Service of Solomon Islands (CSSI), and security partners have been hailed for their exemplary efforts in securing a safe and peaceful environment during the 54th Pacific Islands Forum, which took place from September 8 to 12, 2025. Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele personally visited Rove Headquarters to thank the officers. He also…
The Western Provincial Assembly (WPA) has convened its latest session at the Western Provincial capital of Gizo on Monday 6th October. In his opening address Premier Billy Veo announced major financial progress and reaffirming the province’s firm stance against the draft Provincial Government Act (PGA) Bill 2025. The WPA meeting is held at the Chahcha conference room in Gizo. In his remarks, Premier Veo…
The Minister of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD), Hon. Tozen Leokana, was the Chief Guest at the World Teachers’ Day celebrations held in Honiara on Friday, 3 October 2025. The event was attended by teachers from schools in and around Honiara and Guadalcanal Province, the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Faculty of Education, and officers…
Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale while lashing out at last week’s reshuffles of the Finance portfolio, described it as a sign of ‘weak indecisive leadership’ controlled by outside interests. In a span of three weeks, the sufferance wharves controversy has forced GNUT to reshuffle the Finance portfolio three times. Former finance minister Hon Harry Kuma was reshuffled with Hon Trevor Manemahaga and just recently replaced…
Tozen Leokana, Minister of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), has appealed to all teachers nation-wide to never underestimate the power of their influence. The delivered the powerful message on the occasion of World Teachers’ Day (WTD) Friday in Honiara. Leokana described WTD as a day dedicated to honoring the teaching profession—one that shapes every other profession and plays a foundational role in…
Woodford International School in East Honiara is the top best private operated school in the country this year. That’s according to ’Schoolbell.net,’ a leading global education rankings platform. (https://schoolbell.net/sb/private-schools/) Dylan the Regional Director, Oceania Division in a statement issued to Solomon Star over the weekend revealed this. “We’ve published a new piece, 3 Best Private Schools in…
Member of Parliament (MP) for Fataleka, Rexon Annex Ramofafia, is the new Minister of Finance and Treasury following a sudden Cabinet reshuffle on Friday. Ramofafia replaces Trevor Manemahaga, who had served less than a month since being sworn in on 8 September. Manemahaga has now been reassigned as Minister for National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC). Both…