Cyclone Smith offers SIG a new 75 lease to redevelop Anuha Island in exchange for $170 million After 38 years since the closure of one of the prettiest islands in the Pacific, Anuha Island Resort in Central Province—shut down due to a land dispute that led to the arson of properties—there may now be light…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele meets Solomon Islands Honorary Consul to Germany Claudia von Lötzen to discuss tourism training, renewable energy and cultural cooperation. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has welcomed the Solomon Islands Honorary Consul to Germany, Dr Claudia Curtis Seutter von Lötzen, during a meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in…
Opposition Leader Matthew Wale encourages Solomon Islands youths to take interest in governance, leadership and national development during a visit to White River School. Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale has encouraged young people to take a greater interest in the governance and future of the Solomon Islands. Mr Wale made the call during a visit…
Member of Parliament for Fataleka says Fataleka Constituency Fishery Centre is nearing completion Minister of Finance and Treasury and Member of Parliament for Fataleka Hon. Rexon Ramofafia, has announced that the Fataleka Constituency Fishery Centre in Malaita province is nearing completion, following his site visits last month. During his tour of the constituency, Minister Ramofafia…
Honiara’s Tandai Highway – Rifle Range Roundabout Works Progressing Works on the Tandai Highway in West Honiara continue to progress well and, over the past week, the T-intersection at St Johns and the roundabout intersection at Rove have been substantially completed allowing both carriageways of the new road to be opened to traffic through the Rove area, …
GNUT may use ‘sunset clause’ to extend Parliament for 2028 elections By Eddie Osifelo Solomon Star, Honiara The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) is likely to consider using a ‘Sunset Clause’ to extend the life of Parliament before its dissolution in 2028 to allow the National General Elections to be held later in the year. This comes as the country…
A new solar hybrid system launched at Sir Dudley Tuti College in Isabel Province will provide reliable clean energy for more than 800 students and staff. More than 800 students and staff are now benefitting from clean, reliable solar energy at Sir Dudley Tuti College in Isabel Province through the Solomon Islands-Australia partnership. Delivered by…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele states Solomon Islands position on the current conflict Honiara: The government of Solomon Islands hopes to see a cessation of conflict in the Middle East and for the war to end as soon as possible. The conflict has now entered its second week following bombing strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran, which reportedly killed Iran’s…
Agriculture Investment for Markets and Nutrition (AIM-N) Project Officially launched in Choiseul Government through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MALD) has reinforced the Government’s commitment to rural development and food security with the official launch of the Agriculture Investment for Markets and Nutrition (AIM-N) Project on Wednesday in Choiseul Province. The project was officially…
Commonwealth’s significance is greater than ever says His Excellency Paul Turner The British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands and Nauru, His Excellency Paul Turner addressed Form Four students at King George VI School during Commonwealth Day celebrations on March 9. He highlighted that the Commonwealth’s significance is greater than ever. He delivered remarks to students…