The current deteriorating road condition at the Western Provincial capital of Gizo is raising grave concerns amongst residents and transport owners. The status of the road has been labeled as going from bad to worse with very little work being done to improve it, despite promises being made in the past. Speaking to the Solomon Star, concerned residents…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) successfully delivered a two-day advocacy workshop for private sector members, focusing on the critical theme of Human Rights in Business. In partnership with the Solomon Islands Women Lawyers Association, SICCI hosted the workshop on 7th and 8th August 2025 at the Multi-Purpose Hall Conference Room. The program brought together…
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), in partnership with UNICEF, has held a three-day participatory writeshop to finalize the ICT in Education Master Plan 2026–2030. Held from 4–6 August 2025 at the Mendana Hotel and MEHRD Conference Room, the event brought together education stakeholders to refine strategic priorities, validate proposed programs, and…
PORT VILA; The President of Torba Province, Edgar Haward, and the Premier of Temotu Province, Solomon Islands, have made a landmark commitment to establish a massive transboundary Marine Protected Area (MPA) in their shared ocean space. The announcement follows a face-to-face meeting in Port Vila over the weekend — a rare gathering between the two…
IT must be a desirable public policy outcome to see more indigenous Solomon Islanders own their homes in registered land. Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale echoed this in Parliament, Tuesday during his debate speech on the National Building Standards Bill 2025. He said for many of such indigenous Solomon Islanders, they build their homes…
A senior delegation from Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) visited Australia for the first time ever, to deepen engagement with Australia’s largest superannuation and investment funds and gain insights to support members’ retirement plans. SINPF Deputy Chair Riley Mesepitu, CEO Mike Wate and Investments Director Jennifer Lakoa met with some of Australia’s largest and…
Together, Australia and Solomon Islands are strengthening the law and justice sector by co-funding critical infrastructure and equipment upgrades, enabling the National Judiciary to give more Solomon Islanders access to justice. The refurbishment of Court Room 5 of the Solomon Islands High Court and the conversion of Court Room 2 into two Judges’ Chambers are…
The spotlight will shine brighter than ever at this year’s ISIA Annual Congress, as the 2025 Inaugural ISIA Accounting Awards take centre stage on its closing night, August 22nd. With nominations now closed and evaluations underway, anticipation is building across the professional services community in the Solomon Islands. In a landmark show of support, the…
The body of the late statesman and former Prime Minister, Hon. Snyder Rini left Honiara for his home village of Telina, Marovo, Western Province this morning, Tuesday 12th August 2025. His casket was transported onboard the MV Auki Express which departed around 8:45am bound for Marovo. Nearly 200 members of the immediate family, relatives, friends…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has confirmed that preparations are well underway for the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM) in Honiara next month. During his press conference on Friday 8 August he also announced the official logo and theme for the meeting. The theme, “Iumi Tugeda: Act Now for an Integrated Blue Pacific Continent”, celebrates 54…