MCT shift to more strategic and targeted approach aimed at strengthening tourism product offerings Honiara, – The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT), Bunyan Sivoro, has acknowledged the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) for its strong and growing support towards the tourism sector. PS Sivoro’s remarks follow the successful opening…
The Assembly will deliberate on the province’s 2026 and 2027 budgets By ULUTAH GINASolomon Star, Gizo The Western Provincial Assembly (WPA) will convene its sitting on Monday at the Western Provincial capital of Gizo. The sitting will take place at the Fair Trade Conference Room. According to the Assembly Office, the sitting is expected to…
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…
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…
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 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.…
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…
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…
Cyclone Smith offers SIG a new 75 lease to redevelop Anuha Island in exchange for $170 million After 38 years since the closure of one of the prettiest islands in the Pacific, Anuha Island Resort in Central Province—shut down due to a land dispute that led to the arson of properties—there may now be light…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele meets Solomon Islands Honorary Consul to Germany Claudia von Lötzen to discuss tourism training, renewable energy and cultural cooperation. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has welcomed the Solomon Islands Honorary Consul to Germany, Dr Claudia Curtis Seutter von Lötzen, during a meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in…