AS Parliament prepares for its meeting later this week, there are unconfirmed reports the number-crunching game has begun in earnest. Big names such as former Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare is reportedly prepared to walk out with at least nine supporters in tow. This has given rise to speculation that if he walked out, he would…
Traditional landowners in North Vella, Western Province have raised concerns over what they describe as the Western Provincial Government’s (WPG) repeated dismissal of mining prospectus proposals without proper consultation. The landowners representative told the Solomon Star in an interview last week that they had cautiously agreed to allow a mining company to conduct mineral prospecting…
In the past week, a two-day awareness program focusing on community policing became a memorable event filled with laughter and learning, thanks to three of the Solomon Islands’ most famous comedians; Lang, Babasa, and Milky. The comedy trio graced the occasion at the Youth Hub, Multi-Purpose Hall in Central Honiara, bringing an unique flavor to…
WHEN Donald Trump is earnestly waiting for nations impacted by his ” Reciprocal Tariff ” to seek bilateral negotiation with him during the 90-day reprieve, President Xi Jinping’s state visits to Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia last week is widely viewed as a strong endorsement for the robust China-ASEAN partnership. In the case of Malaysia, Xi’s…
The Minister for National Planning and Development Coordination, Hon. Rexson Ramofafia leads the Solomon Islands delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) in Bangkok, Thailand. The high-level meeting, themed Regional Cooperation for Resilient and Sustainable Development in the Asia and the Pacific,”…
THE Trade Dispute Panel has granted the recognition award to Workers Union of Solomon Islands (WUSI) in its ruling last week. This came after 374 workers of Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) voted in favour of WUSI to represent them during the secret ballot held in Honiara and Noro in Western province recently. Only seven…
The Building Capacity in Statistics and Audit (CAPSA) Project marked a significant milestone with the successful hosting of its Project Operations Manual (POM) Workshop on Monday, 14th April 2025 at the National Statistics Office (NSO). Facilitated by Mr. Philip Bottern, a World Bank Consultant, the workshop provided critical guidance on project implementation frameworks to key stakeholders. The workshop brought together the Government…
Leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Troika are set to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron in June to discuss the future of New Caledonia. The meeting will take place on the sidelines of the United Nations’ 3rd Ocean Conference in Nice, France. The PIF Troika consists of: Speaking to media upon arrival at…
WESTERN Province (WP) is in the process of drafting a new comprehensive mining policy framework to strengthen governance and ensure transparency in the industry. Premier Billy Veo told Solomon Star that having a robust policy in place, as mining continues to be a contentious issue — often resulting in environmental damage, land disputes, and conflict…
Gizo provincial capital of Western Province is set to undergo a major infrastructure upgrade as tar sealing of its main roads is scheduled to commence in July this year. Thanks to the CAUSE Project Phase II under the World Bank for making this happen. Premier of Western Province, Billy Veo, told Solomon Star last week…