PORT VILA, VANUATU: The Vanuatu Tourism Office has announced the expansion of Solomon Airlines international route network with the introduction of a new direct flight service connecting Brisbane, Australia (BNE), to Luganville, Santo, Vanuatu (SON). The first flight arrived on Saturday 4 th April 2026, 12.45pm. This significant development enhances connectivity between Australia and Vanuatu’s…
The tropical low [37U] with a central pressure of 991 hectopascals was located wester of Western Province in the Solomon Sea is intensifying. That’s according to a special weather bulletin number 7 issued by the Solomon Islands Meteorological Services at 7:30pm Saturday 4th April. The special weather advises is still current for all provinces. “At 5pm this…
Implemented through the Ward Development Committee with support from the PCDF By ULUTAH GINA Solomon Star, Gizo A new piggery project for Kindu Community under Ward 15 Munda in Western Province has been described as a significant step toward strengthening local economic development and improving livelihoods at the grassroots level. The initiative, implemented through the…
The High Court will on Wednesday next week hear a possible no case to answer submission in the murder trial of Dickson Sina. The matter has been listed for mention at 9:30am before Deputy Chief Justice Rex Faukona, following an indication by the defence at the close of the prosecution’s case that it intends to make…
A police vehicle and ray boat was provided to support law and order By ULUTAH GINA Solomon Star, Gizo The Southeast Vella Constituency Office has acknowledged the support of the Australian Government following the delivery of a police vehicle and sea transport equipment to support policing services in South Vella, Western Province. Constituency Development Officer…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is urging all citizens of Solomon Islands to celebrate the Easter period peacefully, responsibly, and with care and with consideration for the safety of others. As a Christian nation, Easter is observed as an important time for prayer, reflection, and family gatherings. The RSIPF encourages everyone to uphold…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MALD), through the Solomon Islands Agriculture and Rural Transformation (SIART) Project, on Wednesday successfully held its ground breaking ceremony for its new Auki Office in Malaita Province. The ceremony was led by the Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Hon. Nestor Giro, and attended by the Prime Minister, Hon.…
A new chapter in land governance and development commences on Wednesday as Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP, officiated the ground-breaking ceremony for the Auki Customary Land Recording Office This occasion marked a historic milestone for Malaita Province and the Solomon Islands. Describing the occasion as a positive indicator of upcoming developments, Prime Minister Manele said the new office represents a…
The High Commissioner of Solomon Islands to Australia, H.E Robert Sisilo and team conducted a week-long pastoral visit to Solomon Islands PALM scheme workers in the Northen Territory of Australia from 23 to 27 March. The team included, Second Secretary of the High Commission, Mr Jeromy Bird, Country Liaison Officer for Northern Territory, Ms Vera…
Two sessions were conducted during the discussion By ULUTAH GINA Solomon Star, Gizo A Provincial Youth Stakeholders Meeting was held in Gizo, Western Province on Tuesday. It brought together provincial stakeholders, partners and organisations to discuss youth development issues in Western Province. The meeting held at the Provincial Headquarters featured two main sessions. The first session focused on the Provincial Youth Stakeholders…