Two fishermen from Keara Village, Rannonga Island, Western Province, have survived after drifting at sea for three days when their outboard motor (OBM) broke down last week. Relatives told the Solomon Star the pair had travelled from Rannonga to Gizo on Wednesday. The following morning, they went fishing near a rafter off Gizo Island when…
The Government of New Zealand and the Solomon Islands Government on Friday signed the next phase of their fisheries partnership, launching Mekem Strong Solomon Islands Fisheries (MSSIF) Phase 4. Valued at SBD45 million and running for five years, the programme will continue to strengthen fisheries so that all Solomon Islanders can benefit from this vital…
A delegation from Yichun City, People’s Republic of China paid a courtesy visit to the Honiara City Council (HCC) Lord Mayor, Councillor Eddie Kasute’e Siapu on Wednesday 20th August 2025. A brief meeting was held at the HCC Chamber. The visit aims to strengthen friendship and explore new areas of cooperation between the two cities,…
A bilateral meeting focused on deepening cooperation across key sectors was held between Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele when he met with his Papua New Guinea (PNG) counterpart James Marape in Port Moresby this week. Prime Minister Manele reaffirmed the strength of the Solomon Islands – Papua New Guinea (PNG) relationship, describing it as one…
A growing number of Solomon Islanders have reportedly become victim to online scams promising quick and easy money through platforms such as Telegram, Video Earned, and other so-called investment schemes circulating via the social media recently. These platforms, often promoted through flashy advertisements and word-of-mouth referrals to follow links, lure users with promises of daily…
Local leaders from Shortlands, in the far end of the Western Province have expressed the need for the constituency to have a dedicated passenger vessel to serve the route Shortland, Gizo, Noro and Honiara routes. Leaders who are based in Gizo, Noro and Honiara said, lack of a reliable shipping service is affecting the traveling…
The Kilu’ufi Mental Health Unit in Malaita Province continues to operate despite major challenges, including the absence of a full-time medical officer to oversee patients. The facility, which serves hundreds of patients from Malaita, Honiara, and other provinces each year, has been without a dedicated doctor for some time. This has placed an increasing burden…
The Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA) officially held Annual Congress 2025 this week at the Heritage Park Hotel. The event commenced on Thursday with a forum on financial reform, professional development, and inclusive economic growth. Held under the theme “Shaping the Solomon Islands Financial and Economic Future Landscape-Revelence of the Accounting Profession” this prestigious…
A passenger and cargo vessel owned by the Catholic Diocese of Gizo, Western Province, formerly known as MV St Peter, sank at Logha wharf near Gizo on Monday morning. MV St Peter had been berthing at Logha Wharf for more than 10 years after experiencing ongoing mechanical problems. The wooden vessel was once widely used…
The Government of Solomon Islands warmly welcomes the launch of the Papua New Guinea–Solomon Islands Business Council, marking a significant milestone in the continued strengthening of bilateral relations between the two nations. Speaking at the Council’s soft launch at Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on Thursday night, the Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, MP, extended his…