Farmers in the Western Province have voiced serious concerns over poor shipping services, which they claimed is limiting the full potential of agricultural production and market access—particularly for copra and cocoa commodities.According to the Western Provincial Agriculture Office, despite recent gains in plantation improvement thanks to funding support from the Cocoa and Coconut Revolving Fund…
TEN local farmers from the Western Province have reported significant improvements in their coconut and cocoa plantations after receiving support from the Cocoa and Coconut Revolving Fund (CCRF), an initiative aimed at revitalizing the country’s agriculture sector. The farmers were among 57 recipients nationwide—including buyers, traders, and exporters—who received cheque payments during an official handover…
THE Australian Government has been acknowledged for its open and transparent approach to development in Solomon Islands. Minister responsible for the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination, Honorable Rexson Ramofafia expressed this at the launch of the Australia–Solomon Islands Development Partnership Plan 2024-2029 on Thursday. This deal further strengthened the longstanding partnership between both…
CLIMATE change and growing the private remains two of the pressing issues affecting the Pacific region.Thats according to Emma Veve Director General (DG) of the Pacific Department within the Asian Development Bank (ADB) during an interview with the Solomon Star early this week.She is currently on a five day visit to Honiara, arriving on Monday…
The Australian Government is offering SBD1.6 million package to support improved governance of the mining sector in Solomon Islands. Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, The Hon Pat Conroy MP, announced this on Thursday during his visit to Honiara. This is part of Australia making commitments for the long term, under the Solomon Islands –Australia Partnership.…
The Australian Government on Thursday officially handed over $60million in funding support to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Development to upgrade some of the road networks in the country.The handing over ceremony was held at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Development premises. Australia’s Minister for Pacific Islands, The Hon Pat Conroy MP handed over the…
More than 300 school leaders and education providers from all provinces across the country are in Honiara for a three days Solomon Islands Principal Conference 2025. The three days conference is being held under the theme “Creating a Better Future for Our Children in Solomon Islands through Transformational Leadership.” It aims to provide a platform…
AS part of Australia’s long term commitment to the Solomon Islands, the Australian Government on Thursday 26th June 2025 officially launched the Australia – Solomon Islands Development Partnership Plan 2024-2029. Australia’s Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy, along with Solomon Islands Minister for National Planning and Development Cooperation Rexon Ramofafia officiated at the ceremony.…
THE Australian Government on Thursday, 26th June has announced a $60million package to upgrade the road networks in Solomon Islands. The announcement is part of Australia’s commitment in listening and responding to Solomon Islands priorities. And one of these priorities is investing in road transport infrastructure to boost economic opportunities for local businesses and create…
The Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale has called on the Prime Minister to explain what disciplinary actions he is taking against the Minister for Commerce and officials involved in the unauthorised trip to Vietnam and the controversial signing of an MOU with the SI Group. The Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Bill was passed by Parliament…