A formal tour to the Tina River Hydro Development Project site was accorded to the Acting Prime Minister (PM) Frederick Kologeto on Wednesday. The site tour offered the Acting PM and some of his ministers to witness firsthand the construction progress being made on the national energy project. Joining the delegation included; Derrick Rawcliff Manuari…
The first of its kind for Solomon Islands, three locals have been recruited to join the Volunteers for State Emergency Services (VSES) in Victoria, Australia. They are Peter Bulubali, 29 years old, from Auki in Malaita, Philemon Roroi , is 34 also from Auki and Nathaniel Tutugu is 26 years old, from Tulagi, Central Province. Theresa Mantovani, a member…
The Minister of Finance and Treasury, Honourable Harry D. Kuma has announced that Solomon Islands is now a Regional Member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). Solomon Islands first applied to be a member of AIIB in 2023. After complying with all membership requirements, including the Instrument of Accession, and the first instalment capital…
Central Islands Province has a new Provincial Premier. He is Hon. Kenneth Sagupari, the Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 2 in Central West Ngella. He was elected during the election on Wednesday. According to reports, Sagupari received 8 votes, defeating his rival, Hon. David Manetiva, who garnered 4 votes. One ballot paper was…
Auki police in Malaita have dismissed reports claiming that the missing crew member of Pelican was found at Kiu, West Are’Are in South Malaita. Malaita Provincial Police Operations Manager, Michael Ramosae, clarified in an interview with the Solomon Star on Tuesday that the report was false and urged the public to refrain from spreading misinformation.…
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), through its development fund to support activities under the area of Labour Standards on Fishing Vessels in Solomon Islands has uncovered issues affecting fishers while working in fishing boats. Under a project IOM has engaged media to interview fishers who raised issues related to labour standards that should be…
The recent political turbulence surrounding the Motion of No Confidence has sparked deep concerns amongst local and international investors, raising fears of economic instability in Solomon Islands. The motion, which was tabled in Parliament April two months ago, created a tense political atmosphere, leading to widespread speculation about the future direction of the government. Although…
Nice, France — The Solomon Islands has highlighted the vital role of Indigenous knowledge in shaping effective ocean science at the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference held on 9 June 2025. Speaking at an ocean action panel titled INCREASING OCEAN-RELATED SCIENTIFIC COOPERATION, KNOWLEDGE, CAPACITY BUILDING, MARINE TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION TO STRENGTHEN THE SCIENCE-POLICY INTERFACE FOR…
NICE, France, — President of the French Republic, His Excellency Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele held a fruitful bilateral meeting, Tuesday, at the margins of the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France. The two leaders discussed a range of key issues of mutual interest, including the ratification of the…
NICE, France, — The Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has met with His Excellency Pham Minh Chinh, Prime Minister (PM) of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, on the sidelines of the United Nations Oceans Conference in Nice, France. The meeting reaffirmed the warm and cordial diplomatic relations between the two countries, which have been in…