Hundreds of noni trees and plantations in North West Guadalcanal remain idle after the main buyer ceased purchasing noni fruits two years ago. Ben Misu a local farmer from the region said that since Solomon Noni Corporation stopped buying the fruits he lost close to SBD$8,000 per week. Mr Misu added the main buyer stopped buying…
Four Solomon Islanders will travel to Japan after they were awarded with the 2025 Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship to study this year. Three of the recipients will travel on Wednesday, 2nd April. Since 1993, the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship has benefited many Solomon Islanders who were able to study different fields including science, education,…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has officially launched its five-year strategic plan.The plan aims to strengthen the private sector and foster economic development in the country.Speaking at the launch event, SICCI Chairlady Ms. Namoi Kaluae outlined the four key components of the strategy:Creating a more enabling policy environment for the private…
Batuna Adventist Vocational School in Marovo, Western Province has received a number of essential marine transport vehicle and equipment thanks to the Australian Government. The equipment featured a 60-horsepower outboard motor engine, a 23-ft Yamaha Ray Boat, a boat trailer, two Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs), four life jackets, and fuel containers. The support…
NICKEL Enterprise SI Ltd, NESI for short, would use its good relations built over the years with landowners to move its proposed investment in West Rennell forward, the company has announced. The company made the announcement in response to claims that some 250 landowners on West Rennell have revoked their support for a Surface Access…
Countries that have experienced conflict in the past possess the capacity to achieve peace, says Johanna Podlesak, Director of Pacific Programmes (South East Asia and Pacific) at Conciliation Resources. Speaking to Solomon Star during the recent two-day Peacebuilding and Security Dialogue at the King Solomon Hotel, Ms. Podlesak emphasized the resilience of Pacific nations despite…
Investing in fisheries and ecotourism presents significant opportunities for economic growth in Malaita Province. This initiative would involve local farmers, men, youth, and women entrepreneurs, contributing to a more sustainable and expanded economy. Malaita Province Premier Elijah Asilaua emphasized the importance of these sectors during his recent speech at the Provincial Assembly in Auki. He…
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Lau/Mbaelelea Ben Maenu has been commended for assisting his constituency with a new ambulance. The ambulance is the first ever to be donated by a MP to a particular constituency and will serve Area Health Centers and Clinics in and around Lau/Mbaelelea constituency, transporting sick patients to and from…
River mining is one of the most commonly used method by villagers to extract gold. It involves the extraction of minerals and resources from riverbeds and surrounding environments. However, this method raises several environmental and socio-economic concerns.This process is happening in some places and rivers in Guadalcanal and other parts of the country. Its a…
U.S. Ambassador to Solomon Islands Ann Marie Yastishock paid separate courtesy calls on Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele and Foreign Minister Peter Agovaka Shanel on Tuesday, March 25. On Wednesday, Ambassador Yastishock traveled to Central Province where she paid a courtesy call on Premier Michael Salini in Tulagi. Premier Salini then took the Ambassador to Blue…