Work on the new Seghe Market in Marovo, Western Province has commenced, with foundations and retaining walls now well underway. Local contractor, Hatanga, has completed major earthworks to prepare the site, excavating a massive 1,300 cubic metres of soft soil, and replacing it with 1,652 cubic metres of compacted coral-based fill. Australian High Commissioner, His…
Twenty-one form 5 agriculture students from Gizo Community High School in Western Province have gained first-hand experience in organic farming and aquaponics through a one-day “Look and Learn” workshop at the WorldFish Nusatupe Innovation Hub. The training on Friday, held under the Island Food Systems programme, introduced students to sustainable farming methods aimed at strengthening food…
LEADER of Opposition Matthew Wale has called on the Prime Minister to clarify the allegations in the media in relation to the sufferance wharves saga. In a statement on Tuesday, Hon Wale said the Prime Minister’s silence on the matter has raised a lot of suspicion from the public. He said the ongoing revelations in…
Port Moresby: Prime Minister, Hon. Jeremiah Manele, Tuesday morning joined Papua New Guinea Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape, and invited Pacific leaders, dignitaries, and distinguished guests at Independence Hill, Parliament precinct, for the historic dawn flag raising ceremony commemorating Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary. The solemn and moving ceremony marked exactly 50 years since…
A high-level team from the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey arrived in Auki on Monday for a three-day consultation meeting commencing Tuesday. The delegation is led by Permanent Secretary Stanley Waleanisia and Commissioner of Lands, Alan McNeil. The team was officially welcomed by Malaita Province Premier Elijah Asilaua, members of the provincial executive, and…
HONIARA – The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM), showcased a suite of national resilience tools at a side event during the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM54). The event, themed “Unpacking Resilience: Strengthening Systems, Capacities and Practical Solutions,” was held at the NHA Food Court, Aquatic Center, Panatina. These…
Cocoa farmers in North West Guadalcanal are struggling to contain a surge in rat infestations that have significantly impacted cocoa pods and production since June this year. During a visit by the Solomon Star this week, several affected farmers shared their experiences, expressing concern over the growing threat to their livelihoods. “This year has been…
Twenty-two (22) police officers from across the Solomon Islands commenced a six-week Prosecutor Qualifying Course in Honiara, marking a significant step in strengthening the nation’s frontline legal capacity. The course supported by Australian government was formally opened by Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Andrew Kelesi, who delivered a keynote address urging participants to uphold fairness,…
After more than twenty years in regulatory exile, Kava, an iconic beverage from the Pacific Islands, may soon return to European shelves, as regional efforts to lift the European Union’s ban gain momentum. Kava was banned across Europe in the early 2000s following reports of liver-related illnesses and fatalities allegedly linked to its consumption. The…
The Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Communication and Aviation, Hon. Frederick Kologeto, conveys on behalf of the Cabinet and the Government Caucus, sincere condolences on the passing of the late Jackson Fiulaua, former Member of Parliament for the Central Kwara’ae Constituency. The late Fiulaua passed away in Honiara on Sunday, 14th September, at the…