The use of Copen – a locally manufactured drug, is becoming popular amongst students at a secondary school in Choiseul province. The practice is confirmed to involve both male and female students. The drug is made from a mixture of tobacco and other substances. According to a student who spoke on condition of anonymity, the practice has…
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has called for deeper collaboration between government, academia, and development partners to drive sustainable and inclusive growth in the Solomon Islands. Speaking at the ‘Inaugural Solomon Islands National University (SINU) and Australian National University (ANU) Seminar on Sustainable and Inclusive Development’, at the Panatina Campus on Monday morning, Prime Minister Manele said the seminar’s…
A candle has been attributed as the main suspected cause in the fire incident that lit up a residence close to Tanakake Road, Panatina, in east Honiara over the weekend. Supervising Director of Fire and Rescue Services of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), Inspector James Ketaru, said it was alleged that the cause of the fire was from the candle.…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has confirmed he will deliver the keynote address at the upcoming 14th Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum (14th ASIBF) in Brisbane, Australia. The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SICCI) and the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council (APIBC) in a joint statement acknowledge PM’s attendance. “On behalf of the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI)…
Five new chiefs were enthroned over the weekend in Russell Islands, Central Island Province. The enthronement is part of the annual Lavukal Chiefs Day celebration. The event was held at Marulaon, West Russell and was witnessed by chiefs, leaders, elders, villagers and communities around that region. The ceremony was staged over two days under the…
Solomon Islands only National Herbarium has received a boost to its ongoing work plans to increasing its working capability with a scanner recently with assistance by Japanese International Corporation Agency (JICA). The Japanese International Corporation Agency (JICA) through its continuous working partnership with the Ministry of Forestry and Research under the Sustainable Forest Resource Management (SFRM) Project…
The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT), through the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC), is initiating a Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) on the proposed Federal System of Government for Solomon Islands. This important national study aims to assess the potential social, economic, administrative, and governance implications of transitioning from the current Unitary…
Couple of shops in Honiara have started displaying Christmas paraphernalia as the festive season fever is fast approaching. Paraphernalia refers to a collection of equipment and items related to a certain activity. In this case, the upcoming activity is the Christmas. A visit by the Solomon Star around Honiara city last week revealed few shops are not wasting their time…
Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) has raised with concern the recent statement by Principal Magistrate Beneteti regarding the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force’s (RSIPF) ongoing excuse of a shortage of vehicles to execute arrest warrants. This highlights a long-standing operational challenge that continues to affect the justice system, despite significant logistical and vehicle support provided to the RSIPF…
HONIARA – Labour mobility stakeholders from across the Pacific and beyond will gather in Honiara from 3-6 November 2025 for the Pacific Labour Mobility Annual Meeting (PLMAM) 2025, hosted under the theme “Sustainable Reintegration Begins with Fair and Effective Recruitment”. The meeting, organised by the PACER Plus Implementation Unit (PPIU), which also serves as the Labour…