In a significant move to enhance biosecurity compliance and safeguard marine resources, the Biosecurity Solomon Islands within the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) in collaboration Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources recently conducted an offshore facility inspection mission in Surabaya, Indonesia. This critical trip underscores the Ministry’s unwavering commitment to adhering to biosecurity standards…
To celebrates its second anniversary on 12th June, M-SELEN — the Solomon Islands’ leading mobile money platform under Our Telekom — is unveiling a game-changing service: the country’s first Merchant Payment Service designed for both smartphones and basic phones. Branded as “Pay With M-SELEN,” the service allows customers to make quick, secure, and cashless payments…
As part three of Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML) 2025/2026 Community Development and Support Program, it is now focusing on drilling and supplying 21 water boreholes to its host and downstream communities. GRML officially announced in a statement on Wednesday, 11th June. “This key development reflects GRML’s ongoing commitment to uplift living conditions and ensure…
NICE, France, – Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele reaffirmed Solomon Islands’ commitment to climate action, sustainable ocean governance, and Pacific regional cooperation during the 6th France–Oceania Summit, held in Nice, France on Tuesday – 10 June. The summit, convened by French President Emmanuel Macron on the margins of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC),…
A formal tour to the Tina River Hydro Development Project site was accorded to the Acting Prime Minister (PM) Frederick Kologeto on Wednesday. The site tour offered the Acting PM and some of his ministers to witness firsthand the construction progress being made on the national energy project. Joining the delegation included; Derrick Rawcliff Manuari…
The first of its kind for Solomon Islands, three locals have been recruited to join the Volunteers for State Emergency Services (VSES) in Victoria, Australia. They are Peter Bulubali, 29 years old, from Auki in Malaita, Philemon Roroi , is 34 also from Auki and Nathaniel Tutugu is 26 years old, from Tulagi, Central Province. Theresa Mantovani, a member…
The Minister of Finance and Treasury, Honourable Harry D. Kuma has announced that Solomon Islands is now a Regional Member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). Solomon Islands first applied to be a member of AIIB in 2023. After complying with all membership requirements, including the Instrument of Accession, and the first instalment capital…
Central Islands Province has a new Provincial Premier. He is Hon. Kenneth Sagupari, the Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 2 in Central West Ngella. He was elected during the election on Wednesday. According to reports, Sagupari received 8 votes, defeating his rival, Hon. David Manetiva, who garnered 4 votes. One ballot paper was…
Auki police in Malaita have dismissed reports claiming that the missing crew member of Pelican was found at Kiu, West Are’Are in South Malaita. Malaita Provincial Police Operations Manager, Michael Ramosae, clarified in an interview with the Solomon Star on Tuesday that the report was false and urged the public to refrain from spreading misinformation.…
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), through its development fund to support activities under the area of Labour Standards on Fishing Vessels in Solomon Islands has uncovered issues affecting fishers while working in fishing boats. Under a project IOM has engaged media to interview fishers who raised issues related to labour standards that should be…