Employees of the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) have deferred their planned strike for another 14 days as of Tuesday. The decision was made following a general meeting with the Workers Union of Solomon Islands (WUSI) in Honiara. WUSI President Tony Kagovai said the workers agreed to allow more time for negotiations after signing a…
A significant milestone was achieved at Sinamauri Clinic on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, as the installation of solar power systems was completed, marking a major improvement in healthcare service delivery for the community. A team from EverExceed Company, funded by Peak International and distributed by UNICEF, successfully carried out the installation, which will provide reliable…
The Waikato University Solomon Islands Students Association (WUSISA) in New Zealand has a new executive team. These appointments were made during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Thursday, 19 March 2026. The meeting brought together 14 members, providing an opportunity to reflect on the association’s activities over the past year and to elect new…
The Solomon Islands People’s First Party (PFP) says the reasons behind their mass exodus from GNUT will be formally presented on the floor of Parliament during the Motion of No Confidence. PFP in a statement emphasized that while the reasons behind their decision are substantial and compelling, they encourage the Prime Minister (PM) to convene…
Warns that stockpiling of fuel and essential goods could disrupt the economy By George Maelagi Solomon Star Online The Governor of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands [CBSI] Dr Luke Forau, is urging Solomon Islanders to remain calm and avoid panic buying amid global oil uncertainties. Speaking at a public symposium at the Solomon Islands…
Homeowner away at the time of destruction A house was completely destroyed by fire in the early hours of Monday, March 23, 2026, at Kusumba, Log Pond in Tangarare, West Guadalcanal. The incident occurred around 4am while the homeowner was away. Residents living nearby reported noticing the fire only after it had already engulfed the…
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) directives to political staff to issue hate messaging online against the new coalition group have been labelled as ‘insensitive, childish and desperate’. In a statement today, the group said it is irresponsible that political appointees have been advised by their leaders to spread messages of hatred, misinformation, and unfounded accusations…
The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) is moving full steam ahead with the implementation of the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Act 2025, a flagship policy of the Government of National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) aimed at boosting the Solomon Islands economy. Key developments include the formal appointment of Board Members of the…
Two government backbenchers have accepted the Speaker of Parliament’s offer to chair the Public Accounts Committee and the Health and Medical Services Committee. This follows the decision by six Opposition Members of Parliament to formally decline offers to take up chairmanship roles in Parliamentary Standing Select Committees. Speaker of Parliament Patterson Oti confirmed the developments…
Speaker of Parliament, Sir Patterson Oti, has dismissed rumours that Bills can bypass Parliamentary Standing Committees and be tabled directly in Parliament for debate and scrutiny. Sir Oti clarified this following the recent resignation of nine committee chairpersons, while another vacated the role after being appointed as a Minister of the Crown. He stressed that…