The new rate will come into effect next month By ULUTAH GINASolomon Star, Gizo The Western Provincial Full Assembly has approved a significant increase in liquor license fees for the 2026/2027 Financial Year, sparking immediate concerns from the Assembly’s Non-Executive Committee (NEC). The new fee structure, which was given a greenlight during recent deliberations, is set…
The new coalition has strongly condemned troubling reports that the residence of Hon. Chachabule Amoi was stoned on Saturday night, allegedly by supporters aligned to the GNUT Government. In a statement on Sunday, the group said this is not only a criminal act but also a direct attack on democracy and a sign of a…
About 600 SIPA workers set for strike over unresolved grievances ABOUT 600 employees of the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) are expected to go on strike on Tuesday, 24th March, if management fails to address their grievances. The planned industrial action follows the submission of a 28-day strike notice by the Workers Union of Solomon…
Claims WPG Executive demands overdue allowance payment By ULUTAH GINA Solomon Star, Gizo Serious allegations of abuse of power and corruption have emerged within the Western Provincial Government (WPG) following a controversial letter issued to a foreign company, SINO OCEAN International Ltd. The letter, dated December 4, 2025, and signed by Western Provincial Finance Minister…
Father depends on locally produced tobacco product to earn income in Honiara By GEHAZI SEKO Solomon Star Stringer For the past twelve years, a small but steady business at the busy betel nut market area in Kukum, East Honiara, has helped sustain the livelihood of a family from South Malaita. Gary Lotoany, originally from Heukesia…
The General Surgery Department at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) in Honiara last week hosted a farewell and welcome reception for medical doctors from China. Dr Alex Chen, an Urologist from Guizhou Medical University Affiliated Hospital in China was farewelled. He spent the past 12 months with the department. In his brief farewell speech Dr…
The Solomon Islands Government (SIG) wants to bypass Dutch national John Meint Smith, who claims to hold an Irrevocable Power of Attorney (IPA) over Anuha Island in Central Province. Smith is willing to end the 38-year closure of one of the Pacific’s most scenic islands, Anuha Island Resort, by offering a 75-year lease to SIG…
By Ulutah GinaSolomon Star, Gizo A man in his 40s from Kariki Village in the Shortlands Islands, Western Province, has been found dead following a fishing trip. Reports from villagers said the man, identified as an Adventist worker, went out fishing at around 4pm on Friday but failed to return home. Concerned, family members and…
Veo survives three motion of no confidence against him By ULUTAH GINASolomon Star, Gizo Western Provincial Premier Hon. Billy Veo who survived all three Motions of No-Confidence (MoNC) brought against him has welcomed the withdrawal of the latest motion of no confidence. The Opposition withdrew the motion last week due to lack of numbers. Premier…
The newly appointed Minister for Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs (MTGPEA)-Hon. Mary Garu has met all staff of the ministry as she commenced her ministerial duties last week following her recent appointment. In a brief welcome ceremony organized at the ministry’s headquarter in Honiara, the new minister Hon. Garu said that she is privileged…