Upgraded Raiders Hotel in Tulagi, Central Province Opens

Raiders Hotel opens in Tulagi to boost tourism development By George Maelagi Solomon Star Online The newly upgraded Raiders Hotel was officially opened on Friday in Tulagi, marking a significant milestone for tourism development in Central Province. The opening ceremony brought together national leaders, provincial government officials, tourism stakeholders and members of the local community who gathered…

RSIPF, Australian Defence Force (ADF) demonstrate sea operation skills

Exercise Coastwatchers Training Hits The Water Exercise Coastwatchers continues over the past week, with the RSIPF and the Australian Defence Force (ADF) demonstrating their skills on the water.  As part of the exercise, RSIPF and ADF members are undertaking courses on small boat maintenance and operations.  This will see members sharpening their skills, ensuring these vital assets…

Gwaunafiu Organic Farmers School in Malaita Conducts Training

Farmers in East Kwaio Receive Climate Resilient Farming Training By SOLOMON LOFANA Solomon Star, Auki Farmers in East Kwaio, Malaita Province have recently benefited from a climate resilient farming training organized by the Gwaunafiu Organic Farmers School in Central Kwara’ae. The training, held at Diamassus in East Kwaio, is part of the school’s ongoing outreach program aimed at strengthening farmers’ knowledge…

Police Barrack in Auki, Malaita in Bad State 

Police officers accommodated in run-down accommodation raises big worry By SOLOMON LOFANA Solomon Star, Auki The old Auki Police Station building in Malaita Province which has been used as a police barrack for police officers and their families is in a deteriorating and unsafe condition. And this had raised concerns over the welfare of the officers occupying the barrack.…

Big money from kava farming 

Farmer quietly earns big from kava By SOLOMON LOFANASolomon Star, Auki Local farmers across the country are continuing to earn significant income from kava farming. One of the latest success stories is Ms Fautina, a kava farmer from Malaita Province, who recently earned more than $28,000 after selling her kava produce to Kubonitu Holding, a…

Women of Tourism in Solomon Islands Mark International Women’s Day

Tourism Solomons’ women ‘Give To Gain’ for International Women’s Day  Honiara, Solomon Islands – Marking the 115th anniversary of International Women’s Day and proudly embracing the 2026 ‘Give To Gain’ theme, the women of Tourism Solomons last week spent the day at Honiara’s National Referral Hospital presenting a special gift to children receiving care – hand-knitted…