The Uto ni Yalo voyaging canoe, with a regional crew from Oceania finally arrived in Lata, Santa Cruz, Temotu Province this morning, Sunday 31st August 2025. The team left Fiji about eight days ago bound for Honiara ahead of the Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting. Their first stop over was at Lata. The beautiful weather…
The Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) is warning members of the public of a fraudulent online scheme currently circulating on social media titled ‘Jeremiah Manele SBD900 Development’. “Theres no such thing as SBD900 PM Grant from Prime Minister.” The scam is using the name and image of Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele…
The Solomon Islands parliamentary delegation, led by Speaker of Parliament Hon. Patteson John Oti, took part in the 5th Pacific Islands Parliamentary Group (PIPG) Conference held at the InterContinental Hotel in Natadola, Fiji last week. The landmark event marked a turning point in Pacific regional cooperation with the formal transition of PIPG into the newly established…
A Community-Based Resources (CBR) Management Action Plan workshop was successfully held in Gizo, Western Province last week. The workshop brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from Fisheries, the Environment Division, and community leaders from across Western Province. The workshop was conducted by the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) in partnership with the World…
Days after donating vehicles to the Solomon Islands Government (SIG), the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has donated police assets and equipment valued at just under 2 million Solomon Islands Dollars (SBD) to the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF). Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, during the ceremony on Friday acknowledged the timely support. He…
A Cabinet reshuffle saw two sitting Members of Parliament (MP) assume new ministerial portfolios on Saturday during a ceremony at Government House in Honiara. The swearing-in was officiated by Justice Rex Foukona in his capacity as the Acting Governor General. Under the reshuffle, Honourable Trevor Hedley Manemahaga, MP for Gao/Bugotu, has been appointed Minister for…
The highly addictive drug which poses threat to the Pacific region – methamphetamine locally dubbed the ‘Power Drug’ — is spreading across the Western Province, sparking alarm among communities, health advocates and law enforcement. Reports reaching the Solomon Star claimed this lucrative drug has not only infiltrated Munda, but is also circulating in Choiseul, Shortland…
A family is homeless after their dwelling home was burnt on Tuesday afternoon within the Panatina Creek community, behind Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Panatina Campus, East Honiara. The fire was believed to have started from a candle lit by the owner’s four-year-old son using handle matches. It was claimed during the course of lighting…
A staggering number of Pacific Islanders continue to face water and sanitation challenges, according to the Communiqué issued at the conclusion of the 9th Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministerial (PWWM) Forum held in Honiara from 25–26 August 2025. The report considered by Ministers on progress toward Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) revealed that 9 million…
PACIFIC Ministers have hailed the Chairs of the Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers (PWMM) Forum as champions of the Pacific Water Security Warriors Mechanism, underscoring the region’s commitment to safeguarding water resources and nurturing the next generation of water leaders. The recognition was included in the Communiqué issued at the conclusion of the 9th Pacific…