A customary chupu ceremony was staged to seal the deal Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML) has acknowledged the support of Matoba landowners following a customary chupu ceremony held at the Gold Ridge Mine Site in Central Guadalcanal earlier this month. The ceremony, staged at Pit 4 on 11 March 2026, was led by the seven…
Aimed at improving livelihood of rural communities By SOLOMON LOFANA Solomon Star, Auki The Laubaelelea Constituents have received STIHL chainsaw sets project recently, aimed at assisting communities in improving their homes and livelihoods. Speaking on behalf of the recipients, community representative Wilfred Sukubaea expressed his gratitude, saying, “We are very happy that Honourable Ben Maenu’u…
A police officer is under investigation after a police-marked vehicle crashed into a tree at Graciosa Bay, Temotu Province. A police officer is under investigation following a road accident involving a police-marked vehicle at Graciosa Bay in Temotu Province early this morning, 21 March 2026. Supervising Provincial Police Commander for Temotu, Inspector Walter Leleina, confirmed…
Road rehabilitation works along Mendana Avenue in Honiara are progressing steadily, with key upgrades underway to improve one of the city’s busiest transport corridors. The project covers the stretch from Heritage Park Roundabout to the Solomon Islands Ports Authority junction at Point Cruz. Current works, initially focused on the seaside carriageway, include drainage upgrades, installation…
Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) is progressing the Honiara International Airport Runway Extension and Terminal maintenance and upgrade Project with a number of activities locked up leading up to middle of May where a contractor is expected to be identified. The government is in the process of engaging the services of an independent…
Resigned Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Franklyn Wasi, has denied claims that he was turned away from attending a Food Systems Forum in Manila, Philippines. The clarification follows social media posts alleging that an awkward diplomatic incident occurred during the forum, where the former minister was reportedly refused entry after attempting to participate despite no…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has successful completed its Operation RAIBALANG 2026 by RSIPV Gizo, reaffirming their ongoing commitment to safeguarding Solomon Islands’ maritime domain. Conducted from 3rd to 13th March 2026, Operation RAIBALANG is a multilateral regional initiative coordinated under the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), bringing together Pacific partners to combat illegal,…
To modernise the regulatory framework while balancing economic growth with social responsibility By ULUTAH GINASolomon Star, Gizo The Provincial Minister of Finance, Hon. Ronnie Ghemu, has tabled proposed reforms to liquor licence fees before the Assembly, outlining measures aimed at modernising the regulatory framework while balancing economic growth with social responsibility. Speaking in the House…
WP Tables $45.8M “Balanced Budget” for 2026/2027 By ULUTAH GINASolomon Star, Gizo Western Province has tabled a balanced budget of $45,818,725 for the 2026/2027 financial year. Provincial Finance Minister Ronnie Ghemu presented the budget before the Western Provincial Assembly in Gizo on Monday, highlighting a focus on responsible fiscal management, transparency, and accountability. Total recurrent…
Many households face bleak future due to rising sea-level By ULUTAH GINASolomon Star, Gizo The Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 16, Hon. Jeffrey Wickham, has strongly criticised the 2025/2026 Provincial Budget, describing it as ‘inadequate’ in addressing the ongoing climate crisis affecting Nusabaruku shoreline on Gizo, Western Province. Speaking during the Committee of…