Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, MP has welcomed ministers, officials, partners and young professionals to Honiara for the 9th Pacific Water & Wastewater Ministers Forum and the 16th Pacific Water & Wastewater Conference and Expo, saying Solomon Islands is proud to host the region’s leading gathering on water. “On behalf of the Government and People…
The Santa Cruz Airfield upgrade in Temotu Province has achieved a key milestone in substantially completing Phase 1 works and a proving flight conducted by the Civil Aviation Authority of Solomon Islands (CAASI). The upgrade, delivered under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), is set to enhance safety, reliability, and connectivity for…
Serious concerns have been raised by medical workers in Gizo, Western Province over the deteriorating condition of the medical drug store which they claim is putting vital medicine supplies at risk of damage. The building, constructed during the COVID-19 pandemic period around 2019–2020 by a contractor was intended to provide secure and safe storage for medical drugs and equipment.…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, MP, paid a courtesy call on the Governor-General (GG) of Papua New Guinea, His Excellency Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae, at Government House during his official visit to Papua New Guinea on Friday. During the brief meeting, Prime Minister Manele conveyed sincere appreciation on behalf of the government and people of…
Two fishermen from Keara Village, Rannonga Island, Western Province, have survived after drifting at sea for three days when their outboard motor (OBM) broke down last week. Relatives told the Solomon Star the pair had travelled from Rannonga to Gizo on Wednesday. The following morning, they went fishing near a rafter off Gizo Island when…
The Government of New Zealand and the Solomon Islands Government on Friday signed the next phase of their fisheries partnership, launching Mekem Strong Solomon Islands Fisheries (MSSIF) Phase 4. Valued at SBD45 million and running for five years, the programme will continue to strengthen fisheries so that all Solomon Islanders can benefit from this vital…
A delegation from Yichun City, People’s Republic of China paid a courtesy visit to the Honiara City Council (HCC) Lord Mayor, Councillor Eddie Kasute’e Siapu on Wednesday 20th August 2025. A brief meeting was held at the HCC Chamber. The visit aims to strengthen friendship and explore new areas of cooperation between the two cities,…
A bilateral meeting focused on deepening cooperation across key sectors was held between Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele when he met with his Papua New Guinea (PNG) counterpart James Marape in Port Moresby this week. Prime Minister Manele reaffirmed the strength of the Solomon Islands – Papua New Guinea (PNG) relationship, describing it as one…
A growing number of Solomon Islanders have reportedly become victim to online scams promising quick and easy money through platforms such as Telegram, Video Earned, and other so-called investment schemes circulating via the social media recently. These platforms, often promoted through flashy advertisements and word-of-mouth referrals to follow links, lure users with promises of daily…
The Kilu’ufi Mental Health Unit in Malaita Province continues to operate despite major challenges, including the absence of a full-time medical officer to oversee patients. The facility, which serves hundreds of patients from Malaita, Honiara, and other provinces each year, has been without a dedicated doctor for some time. This has placed an increasing burden…