The Board of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) during its meeting on August 21, 2025 adopted an expansionary monetary policy stance for the next six months to support growth while containing inflation within the desired range. The decision reflects a careful assessment of both the global and domestic economic conditions and prospects. Global…
Double Power Logging Company has stood firm on its position that it did not breach High Court injunction orders over vasa logs harvested in Mono, Shortland Islands. This follows a letter from Patricia Maike to the Commissioner of Police requesting that logs transported by barge be halted upon arrival in Honiara last week. In response,…
After months of preparation and planning Barakoma airfield in South Vella, Western Province welcomed its first flight after many years during a proving flight on Sunday. The proving flight operated by the Solomon Airlines Twin Otter was undertaken by officials from the Ministry of Communication and Civil Aviation, Solomon Islands Airport Corporation Limited, Solomon Airlines…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele on Monday received a courtesy call from the country’s Ambassador to the United State of America and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Her Excellency Mrs. Jane Waetara. Her Excellency Waetara also accredited as Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Canada. The courtesy call was to brief the Prime Minister on the tentative…
The proposed industrial action planned by members of the Solomon Islands National Teachers Association (SINTA) has been called off. This came after the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) negotiation team and Solomon Islands Teachers Association (SINTA) signed a Master Agreement (MA) on Friday, 28th August 2025. This brings the proposed industrial action to an end while promoting ongoing cooperation. The MA…
The Solomon Islands Council of Trade Unions (SICTU) has called on the government to back its push for a dedicated slot for trade unions at the 2025 Pacific Labour Mobility Annual Meeting (PLMAM) to be held in Honiara from 3–6 November. SICTU President Tony Kagovai made the appeal following a meeting with Prime Minister Jeremiah…
The recent decline in international currency exchange rates offered by Bank South Pacific (BSP) has raised concerns among local and overseas investors, including those operating in the Solomon Islands. Richard Kabil Junior, President of the East New Britain Shell Money Foundation, told the Solomon Star recently in Gizo that the weaker rates are affecting businesses and individuals who…
A foreign national who was arrested last weekend for possession of methamphetamine is being held at the Central Police Watch House in Honiara, awaiting legal advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) on his case. The arrest followed a police raid at the suspect’s residence in Henderson, Central Guadalcanal, where officers confiscated few small…
HEAVY rain in Malaita Province recently has hindered the completion of a police investigation into a murder in East Kwaio last month. The defendant, Jimson Safoa, is facing one count of murder in relation to the murder that occurred near Jordan Village on June 12. Police Prosecutor Nickson Tonowane, who appeared without the file as it…
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…