Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has praised Pacific Labor Mobility, emphasizing its critical role as a “lifeline of opportunities”for Pacific nations. He made the statement in his keynote address at the opening of the four-day Pacific Labor Mobility Annual Meeting (PLMAM) 2025, Tuesday at the Aquatic Center in Honiara. The event is hosted by the…
HONIARA,– The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has concluded its 21st Management Options Consultation (MOC21) and the Special 140th Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Officials Meeting in Honiara, Solomon Islands – confirming a unified regional position ahead of the 22nd Regular Session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) in December. The two…
A NUMBER of executive members in the Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) have expressed shock following report of an alleged plan to move a Motion of No Confidence against Premier Elijah Asilaua and his government. Reports have surfaced claiming that members of the non-executive side are lobbying to secure the support of at least seven Members…
Workers disengaging from their employers under the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Scheme in New Zealand and the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) program is among the key issues being discussed at the Pacific Labour Mobility Annual Meeting (PLMAM) 2025 in Honiara. Head of the PACER Plus Implementation Unit, Roy Lagolago, confirmed this to local media…
Climate change adaptation has been highlighted as the main focus during the five-day Validation Ward Profile Workshop held in Gizo this week for all 26 Ward Development Committees (WDCs) in Western Province. Speaking to Solomon Star in an interview early this week, UNCDF Local Project Consultant Morgan Wairiu said, the workshop is part of a…
With the festive season now fast approaching Solomon Airlines has had announced additional flights for its travellers. In a statement Solomon Airlines had advised that to meet the needs of end of year holidaymakers and those planning Christmas visits to family and friends in Australia, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, 20 extra flights have been added.…
Tianjin, China – The Solomon Islands Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification has signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the China Geological Survey. The MOU was signed on October 23, 2025, in Tianjin, China, by Solomon Islands Ambassador to China, His Excellency Barret Salato, on behalf of the Solomon Islands Government, and…
Prime Minister, Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP, officially opened the 2025 Pacific Labour Mobility Annual Meeting (PLMAM) Tuesday morning at the Aquatic Centre in East Honiara. The event brings together government leaders, employers, regional partners, and development organizations from across the Pacific to strengthen cooperation on labour mobility. In his keynote address, Prime Minister Manele warmly welcomed delegates, saying Solomon Islands…
The Solomon Islands has been ranked 43rd most corrupt country in the world. That’s according to the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released by Transparency International. The country scored 43 points out of 100, placing it among the lower half of the global rankings, where 0 represents “highly corrupt” and 100 indicates “very clean.” The global…
A new study by the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has revealed that climate change poses a growing threat to the country’s economic stability, particularly through its impact on inflation and food prices. The research, which analyzed data from 2006 to 2019, highlights how extreme weather events—especially rainfall and temperature fluctuations—can disrupt agricultural production…