Minister Tovosia denies conflict of interest over mining company ties Minister for Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification—and Deputy Prime Minister—Bradley Tovosia has denied allegations of having close ties with mining companies operating in the country. This follows accusations from Opposition Leader, Matthew Wale, who claimed that Minister Tovosia is involved in a conflict of interest.…
The Cabinet has recently decided to review the Solomon Islands National Infrastructure Priority Pipeline (SINIPP), following recommendations made during last year’s Economic Summit. The summit had urged the government to address the existing infrastructure gap to facilitate economic activities and improve service delivery. Multilateral banks have also echoed this need, emphasizing the importance of increased…
Western Province Premier has welcomed the recent High Court ruling in favor of the Commissioner of Lands regarding the disputed Pari land in Noro, Western Province. In an interview with Solomon Star last week, Premier Billy Veo reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to working closely with the Commissioner of Lands to ensure proper planning and…
ONE of the brothers accused of stealing properties worth over $42,000 and $334,000 in cash in a building at Fangs area, Tandai in West Honiara will face a voir dire hearing (trial within a trial) in Magistrate court this week. Joe Malau, 30 and his elder brother Mathew Malau, 33 are jointly charged with one…
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Solomon Islands Threshold Program is currently on hold following a review of all U.S. foreign aid programs initiated during the Trump administration. Minister for National Planning and Development Coordination, Rexson Ramofafia, told the media on Monday that the Solomon Islands Government is awaiting the outcome of the review, expected within…
Renovation, repair, and refurbishment work on the Taro Provincial Hospital in Choiseul Province is expected to commence this year. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele confirmed the development during a press conference held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet on Monday. PM Manele said the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) responded to…
Solomon Islands medical entomologist Dr. Hugo Bugoro has emphasized the vital role of traditional food preservation methods in ensuring food security for remote island communities such as Tikopia, especially during times of disaster. Dr. Bugoro presented his research findings at the final conference of the Family Farming, Lifestyle, and Health (FALAH) project at the University…
There have been growing concerns over the monitoring of commercial and tourist boats entering Western Province, particularly regarding anchorage fees and their distribution. Stakeholders, including local businesses and tourism operators, have called for clarity on the role of Tradeco Shipping and the Western Province Tourism Division in overseeing these vessels. There is a pressing need…
Gizo Hospital in Western Province has recorded an alarming increase cases of food poisoning. It was alleged several patients fell ill after consuming fish and chips bought from the Gizo main market. Medical staff confirmed that the affected individuals reported symptoms such as severe stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea after eating the popular market dish. …
CHINESE modernisation, unlike other modernisations, embraces a future of shared prosperity for humanity, the Vice President of the Academy of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for the New Era, Professor Dr Wang Yiwei highlighted to visiting international journalists in Beijing on Monday. Dr Wang, who also serves as the Jean Monnet Chair…