SI backs regional reform

Solomon Islands has reaffirmed its support for the ongoing Review of the Regional Architecture (RRA). The Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele expressed the country’s support  at the 2nd Troika meeting held in Nadi on 14 April 2025. The RRA aims to streamline the growing number of regional organizations and overlapping frameworks in the Pacific.  It…

Fish prices skyrocket in Auki during Easter

THE price of fish surged dramatically over the Easter weekend in Auki, Malaita province. This left many families especially those from surrounding villages struggling to afford their traditional Easter meals – fish and pudding. The Solomon Star had observed that starting on Thursday leading up to Easter weekend, fish prices began to spike, catching many…

Xi’s Southeast Asian tour signals China’s support for multilateralism, international trade rules: FM Wang

CHINESE President Xi Jinping’s visit to neighbouring Southeast Asian countries of Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia last week has sent a strong signal that China supports multi-literalism and international trade rules, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang said. Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China, during a press briefing…

More JICA volunteers arrive to serve

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Solomon Islands has welcomed six new volunteers that will serve Solomon Islands in the coming years. The group arrived on Wednesday 16th April 2025.  Following their arrival they will undertake various briefings such as Pijin language training, site visits around Honiara and cultural lessons through village stay program before they…

Gizo town enjoys peaceful Easter weekend

The Western Provincial capital of Gizo experienced a calm and joyful Easter weekend, with communities across the township celebrating the holiday in peace and harmony. Unlike previous years where minor disturbances were reported, this year’s Easter weekend stood out for its peaceful atmosphere, with police confirming no major incidents across the township and surrounding villages.…