The Solomon Islands has been ranked 42nd globally in terms of tax-to-GDP ratio, according to the latest international data comparing how much countries collect in taxes relative to the size of their economies. According to the World Population Review Global Tax-to-GDP by Country 2026, Solomon Islands recorded a tax-to-GDP ratio of 20.67 percent in 2022, placing…
Honiara’s garbage problem is growing and an Asian Development Bank study estimated that Honiara’s residents generate about 80 tons of solid waste every day, a figure expected to double in coming decades unless addressed. Yet municipal collection reaches only a limited portion of the households leaving large quantity of waste uncollected. This results in roadside…
SIX candidates have officially been nominated for the West Baegu Ward 5 seat in Malaita following the close of the nomination period on Wednesday 4th March. The candidates are; Norman Suidani, Dick Futaimalau, Polycarp Erekwato, Stephen Irofoa, Robinson Ratu, and Ronnie Hendry. Five of the candidates are new, while Dick Futaimalau is a former contestant…
A Munda-based lawyer in Western Province has raised concerns over what he describes as significant gaps in the Provincial Government Act 1997, saying the legislation has failed to deliver genuine political devolution nearly three decades after its enactment. Mr Edward Biku, a legal practitioner and resident of Munda in Western Province, said the Act was originally…
Construction of Sirovanga clinic in Northwest Choiseul progresses; funded by PCDF, it will improve healthcare access for Tavula Ward and nearby communities. By GEHAZI SEKO Solomon Star Stringer The construction of a new clinic at Sirovanga Village in Northwest Choiseul is progressing steadily as work on first phase is expected to be completed by the end…
Member of Parliament (MP) Malaita Outer Islands (MOI) Constituency, Hon. Polycarp Paea, has successfully completed a tour of his constituency, reaffirming his commitment to serving the people. He spent nearly two months at his constituency. During the visit, he travelled to the three main communities of Sikaiana, Pelau, and Luaniua, where he met with residents,…
Central Kwara’ae constituents in Malaita have welcomed the arrival of million-dollar road construction machines to the constituency in Auki on Tuesday. The equipment made possible through tax payers money were shipped to Malaita and unloaded in Auki. It was facilitated under the leadership of the Member of Parliament (MP) for Central Kwara’ae, Hon. Ricky Fuo’o.…
Three clinics in the North Malaita Constituency have received timely assistance funded through the North Malaita Constituency Fund earlier this year. The support included essential medical equipment, supplies and construction materials for Malu’u Clinic, Mbitaama Clinic and Musukui Clinic. At Maluu Clinic, health workers received wheelchairs, crutches, assorted medical supplies and food rations to support…
China Town in Central Honiara on Monday night marked a significant milestone in its recovery and continued development with the official handover of a new police post, aimed at strengthening law and order in the capital’s busiest commercial hub. The facility was handed over during a joint celebration of the Lantern Festival at Chung Wah…
MAOMA, West Kwaio, Malaita Province – A Tourism in Business team from Australia recently visited Maoma Tribal Centre in West Kwaio to conduct a short awareness program regarding a proposed tourism development project for the Maoma Tribal Centre Association. The visiting team shared information about potential funding support and explained that assistance would depend on…