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Malaita congratulates PRC at the eve of anniversary

News, News - NationalBy Moffat Mamu September 25, 2025

The Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) has congratulated China at the eve of the 76th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the 6th Anniversary of China–Solomon Islands Diplomatic Relations. In a statement issued on Thursday 25th September, Premier Elijah Asilaua on behalf of his Executive, all Members of the Provincial Assembly, the administration, staff members, and the people of Malaita Province said; “it is with…

MID’s five year road map reviewed

News, News - BusinessBy Moffat Mamu September 25, 2025

Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) successfully conducted a two-day retreat on September 18th–19th 2025. This was to review and reflect on the current Corporate Plan 2021–2025 that will guide the ministry’s work programs and policies through this years’ remaining months, and laying the groundwork for the next five-year plan (2026–2030). Patrick Reoka, MID’s Chief Planning Officer, emphasized that this…

OUR TELEKOM TO UNVEIL REVISED DATA PLANS

News, News - BusinessBy Moffat Mamu September 25, 2025

Following an outcry from its customers nation-wide following changes to all its data plans, the board, management and staff of Our Telekom has announced a new revised data deal that is set to be unveiled next week. In a statement issued on Thursday afternoon, it said, “to our valued customers, over the past few days, many of you have shared your…

Participants learn from mental, psychosocial support training

News, News - NationalBy Moffat Mamu September 25, 2025

Participants of the training on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) for children and families shared their experiences and reflections on the outcomes of the workshop during its fourth day. The five-day training, which began on Monday will conclude on Friday, September 26. ‘ It is being facilitated by UNICEF and brings together a diverse…

Local loggers share plight

News, News - BusinessBy Moffat Mamu September 25, 2025

WORKERS at a foreign-owned logging company operating in the far Western Province have raised serious concerns over poor treatment, unfair practices, and delayed payment arrangements of their wages. According to workers interviewed by the Solomon Star early this week, employees are often left waiting for long periods before receiving their fortnightly wages. In the meantime, many are forced to…

‘Healthy Settings’ for Solomons emphasised

News, News - NationalBy Moffat Mamu September 25, 2025

Solomon Islands need to build a healthier future for its people through the “Healthy Settings” approach. Dr. Nemia Bainivalu, the Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) highlighted this at the opening of the National Healthy Settings Conference in Gizo on Monday. Dr. Bainivalu highlighted that health is not just a fundamental human right but also…

BUALA MARKET NEARS COMPLETION

News, News - BusinessBy Moffat Mamu September 25, 2025

Construction work on Buala’s new market in Isabel has achieved an important milestone, with the roof now installed and the main scaffolding work done. The fully locally-delivered project has facelifted Buala town, boosting economic activity and community opportunities. Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Rod Hilton, praised the progress, highlighting the advantages of locally-led infrastructure development. “Every Australian-supported piece of infrastructure helps strengthen the…

Elder raises risk of tailings dam in the event of a disaster

News, News - NationalBy Moffat Mamu September 25, 2025

Guadalcanal Provincial Secretary of the Christian Outreach Center and a respected elder of the Navola community in North Guadalcanal, has voiced concerns and the risk linked to the tailings dam used by Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML) when a disaster strikes. Speaking during a Disaster Awareness Workshop held last week in Navola by the National Disability Forum…

SI represented at standardization cooperation seminar in China

News, News - BusinessBy Moffat Mamu September 25, 2025

Solomon Islands had successfully participated at a seminar on Standardization Cooperation in Intelligent Equipment Manufacturing for Developing Countries. The event was held from August 26 to September 8, 2025, in China. Hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China and the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Mechanization Sciences Group Co. Ltd (CAAMS), the seminar gathered representatives…

Solomons’ leadership in Ocean Governance at Bloomberg Global Forum highlighted

News, News - NationalBy Moffat Mamu September 25, 2025

New York, USA, – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, on Thursday participated in a high-level roundtable discussion at the 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Forum in New York, emphasizing the country’s progress in advancing ocean conservation and sustainable development in the Pacific. The Bloomberg Global Forum, held alongside the United Nations General Assembly, convenes world leaders, philanthropists, and…