Road rehabilitation works along Mendana Avenue in Honiara are progressing steadily, with key upgrades underway to improve one of the city’s busiest transport corridors. The project covers the stretch from Heritage Park Roundabout to the Solomon Islands Ports Authority junction at Point Cruz. Current works, initially focused on the seaside carriageway, include drainage upgrades, installation…
Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) is progressing the Honiara International Airport Runway Extension and Terminal maintenance and upgrade Project with a number of activities locked up leading up to middle of May where a contractor is expected to be identified. The government is in the process of engaging the services of an independent…
Resigned Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Franklyn Wasi, has denied claims that he was turned away from attending a Food Systems Forum in Manila, Philippines. The clarification follows social media posts alleging that an awkward diplomatic incident occurred during the forum, where the former minister was reportedly refused entry after attempting to participate despite no…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has successful completed its Operation RAIBALANG 2026 by RSIPV Gizo, reaffirming their ongoing commitment to safeguarding Solomon Islands’ maritime domain. Conducted from 3rd to 13th March 2026, Operation RAIBALANG is a multilateral regional initiative coordinated under the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), bringing together Pacific partners to combat illegal,…
To modernise the regulatory framework while balancing economic growth with social responsibility By ULUTAH GINASolomon Star, Gizo The Provincial Minister of Finance, Hon. Ronnie Ghemu, has tabled proposed reforms to liquor licence fees before the Assembly, outlining measures aimed at modernising the regulatory framework while balancing economic growth with social responsibility. Speaking in the House…
WP Tables $45.8M “Balanced Budget” for 2026/2027 By ULUTAH GINASolomon Star, Gizo Western Province has tabled a balanced budget of $45,818,725 for the 2026/2027 financial year. Provincial Finance Minister Ronnie Ghemu presented the budget before the Western Provincial Assembly in Gizo on Monday, highlighting a focus on responsible fiscal management, transparency, and accountability. Total recurrent…
Many households face bleak future due to rising sea-level By ULUTAH GINASolomon Star, Gizo The Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 16, Hon. Jeffrey Wickham, has strongly criticised the 2025/2026 Provincial Budget, describing it as ‘inadequate’ in addressing the ongoing climate crisis affecting Nusabaruku shoreline on Gizo, Western Province. Speaking during the Committee of…
Governor General [GG] Sir David Tiva Kapu says he has no power to convene a meeting of Parliament due to a past Court of Appeal interpretation. This follows a letter from Opposition Leader Matthew Wale, sent on Tuesday, 17 March at about 1:28pm, requesting that Parliament be convened for a vote of no confidence in…
The new grouping consisting of the defected government Members of Parliament [MPs] and the Opposition and Independent says the recent swearing in’s doesn’t change the numbers. In a statement on Wednesday, the group said their number still stand at 28. The statement said the recent swearing in’s were done within the government itself and not…
To explore how journalism can better reflect Pacific perspectives in conservation reporting By ASSUMPTA BUCHANAN In Suva, Fiji Journalists and media practitioners from across the Pacific are gathering in Suva this week for a regional symposium aimed at strengthening inclusive and culturally grounded reporting on environmental issues. The five-day event, titled “Empowering Pacific Narratives: GEDSI…