Road maintenance at one of Malaita’s busy road routes has recommenced By SOLOMON LOFANA Solomon Star, Auki Busurata Road in the Central Kwara’ae highlands is progressing smoothly, with regravelling work resuming last week. Maintenance had been temporarily paused while the contractor, Exodus Trade Development Ltd, relocated machinery to North Malaita to begin construction of the…
Personal items like mobile phones, bags and luggage are normally snatched By ULUTAH GINASolomon Star, Gizo Residents of Western provincial capital of Gizo, are raising concerns over a growing number of theft incidents reported across the township. In recent days mobile phones and personal belongings were amongst the most commonly stolen items. Reports reaching this paper indicate that thieves have been moving…
A program to support youths with practical skills was commissioned in Auki By SOLOMON LOFANA Solomon Star, Auki A youth apprenticeship project aimed at empowering young people with practical skills and work experience was officially launched in Auki on Tuesday. The initiative is a partnership between the National Youth Congress and Plan International, with the Malaita Provincial Youth Division…
Double Island Resort, locally known as Rua Kokomu Island Resort, located in Central Islands Province was officially opened on Friday. The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) has provided modest financial assistance to support hotel development, recognizing the urgent need to increase the availability of tourist accommodation nationwide in response to a rise in…
Frank Zheng Bendiah was acquitted by Honiara Magistrates’ Court for unlawful wounding after a January 2025 incident in Kerekere Island, Malaita Outer Islands. By ASSUMPTA BUCHANANSolomon Star, Honiara A CHINESE national who stood trial following a violent altercation on a remote island in Lord Howe, Malaita Outer Islands (MOI), has been acquitted in the Honiara…
CBSI warns rising global oil prices from Middle East conflict could push domestic fuel costs higher, increasing imported and headline inflation in Solomon Islands. Honiara – THE Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) is closely monitoring recent developments in the Middle East, where military strikes by US and Israel on Iran on 28th February have…
Fataleka Constituency hands over 121 new homes to rural families and plans to build more than 500 houses by 2028 to improve living standards. HONIARA – Fataleka Constituency in East Kwaio, Malaita Province has handed over 121 newly built homes to rural families as part of an ambitious plan to construct more than 500 houses…
The Agriculture Investment for Markets and Nutrition (AIM-N) Project was officially launched in Gizo, Western Province on Monday making a significant step toward improving rural livelihoods and strengthening agricultural development. Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development (MALD) Franklyn Derek Wasi, officiated the launch. He described the initiative as a major investment aimed at supporting rural farmers and improving food…
Maintaining a clean and healthy learning environment has been highlighted as a key priority at Aoani Extension Primary School in West Kwaio, Malaita Province. Thats according to the school’s Deputy Principal, Ben Oloisae when speaking about the importance of cleanliness at the school. Mr. Oloisae said that keeping the school environment clean is one of the most important…
The Simbo Tribe has once again reaffirmed its customary ownership of land within and around Honiara City through a series of traditional Guadalcanal ceremonies held over several years. Simbo Tribe spokesperson Lawrence Justine said the ceremonies were organised to publicly declare and preserve the tribe’s historical connection to the land while also addressing concerns about…