With just days remaining before nominations close, three candidates have officially put their names forward to contest the Malaita Province Ward 5 seat. The confirmed candidates are; Mr. Norman Suidani, Mr. Dick Futaimalau, and Mr. Polycarp Erekwato. Mr. Norman Suidani, the eldest son of the late Daniel Suidani, who previously served as the Member of the Provincial Assembly…
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), under the World Bank-financed Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), has officially issued a Notice to Commence Services for the Climate Resilient Road Asset Management Improvement. This milestone marks the formal start of the consultancy services aimed at; (i) strengthening the way that data is collected for transport…
Construction of the new Rescue Fire Service Station at Honiara International Airport continues to advance steadily, with works now approximately 90 percent complete. This important initiative was carried out under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), financed by the World Bank and implemented by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA). Construction is being carried out by China Railway Construction Engineering…
The National Government, through the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC), successfully completed a nationwide Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) exercise to verify the status of government-supported projects and programs. Since December 2025, the MNPDC dispatched teams to each province, including Honiara, to conduct the M&E exercise as part of its 2025 Annual Work…
Vendors using the Auki Central Market, Malaita are appealing to the Malaita Provincial Government and market management to permit sellers to stay overnight when their produce is not sold by the end of the day. Several vendors told the Solomon Star that it is challenging for those who travel long distances to sell their goods and then return home without finishing their stock. Under…
Construction work on the Sikaiana Classroom Project in the Malaita Outer Islands Constituency has officially commenced, bringing renewed hope for improved learning facilities in the remote island community. Groundwork and structural preparations are now underway, with community focusing on foundation works, site clearing and leveling. Installation of essential infrastructure, including water storage facilities, is also progressing…
Chairman of the National Youth Congress, Harry James Olikwailafa, has raised serious concerns that methamphetamine, commonly known as meth, could cause chaos if it reaches street level in Solomon Islands. Mr Olikwailafa made the statement when he appeared before the Bills and Legislative Committee (BLC) in Parliament yesterday. The BLC is currently scrutinising the Dangerous…
Bavaqole Chief, Philip Viuru, has expressed profound gratitude to national and provincial leaders for their ongoing commitment to the development and welfare of his people, particularly in supporting plans to establish a new Rural Training Centre (RTC) school on Bava Island. In an address during the ground breaking of the proposed RTC School in Bava…
Strong calls for support have been echoed for parents whose children are attending Buma–Aoani Extension Early Childhood Education (ECE) in West Kwaio, Malaita. The call was issued during a recent teachers and parents meeting. The ECE Centre is currently operating under Buma Primary School. A Chairman of Buma Aoani Extension Early Childhood Education (ECE) who…
A major step forward in digital connectivity has been achieved in Solomon Islands, as the Ministry of Communication and Aviation of Solomon Islands (MCA), China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd.(CHEC), and Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd (Huawei) announce the successful commissioning of three key telecommunication towers. These three towers belong to the Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure…