Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders have reaffirmed their united support for Australia’s bid to host the 31st UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP31) in 2026, declaring it a historic opportunity to elevate the Pacific voice in global climate negotiations. In a statement issued in the Communique at the conclusion of the 54th Forum Leaders…
Port Moresby – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele met with the French Ambassador to the Pacific and Permanent Representative to the Pacific Community, Her Excellency Ms. Veronique Roger-Lacan, for bilateral talks on the margins of regional engagements in Port Moresby. The French Ambassador congratulated Prime Minister Manele on Solomon Islands’ successful hosting of the 54th Pacific Islands…
THE Western Provincial Government (WPG) has clarified how road works are managed and outlined the roles of national and donor-funded projects in relation to Gizo’s infrastructure This followed a Solomon Star report published in April, 2025, which stated that road works under the CAUSE II Project would begin in July this year. WPG described the report as misleading and…
The Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) recently led a successful mission to Brisbane, Australia, to explore partnership opportunities with Applied Nutrition Pty Ltd, a leading manufacturer of livestock feed premixes and nutritional supplements. Led by CEMA Director Mr. Simon Chottu and Board Director Mr. Joseph Huta, the visit aimed to identify areas of collaboration that…
Nusatupe – The WorldFish Nusatupe Innovation Hub, in collaboration with the Ministry of Fisheries & Marine Resources, Western Provincial Fisheries, and WorldFish, hosted a successful one-day seaweed farming training on 10th September. This marks the second training event following the first, which was held in October last year and received positive feedback. The training was facilitated…
THE Western Provincial Government (WPG) has revealed that SBD$1 million earmarked under the national government’s development budget for roads in the province may be directed to Gizo. In a recent statement, WPG said it has instructed the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) engineer to confirm which roads the funds are designated for. “At this stage,…
Gizo Primary School in the Western Province on September 8, 2025, joined schools nationally and internationally to commemorate International Literacy Day (ILD). The vibrant celebration was marked based on the theme: Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era. The event aimed to highlight the importance of fostering literacy skills and learning among students in today’s rapidly evolving digital age.…
Services operated by Solomon Airlines Dash-8 aircraft to Munda and Gizo has been affected due to lack of sufficient fuel. This was confirmed by Solomon Airlines Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Paul Abbot in a statement issued on Sunday. At the same he also apologised to customers and tourism operators impacted by recent interruptions to Dash-8 operated services. “The…
Excitement is building as the first group of Solomon Islanders, 27 men and 3 women, prepares to leave for Brisbane on Monday this week to begin work with Queensland-based company, Nolan Meats. The partnership between Nolan Meats and the Solomon Islands High Commission in Canberra has moved quickly since discussions began only a few months…
THE court has sent a 23 year-old man who severs his wife’s fingers in March in Northeast Guadalcanal to two years and three months behind bars. The defendant, Abel Koma had pleaded guilty to one count of Grievous Harm and one count of Intimidation. Principal Magistrate Elma Veenah Rizzu Hilly stated during the sentencing on…