Chairman of the Parliamentary Foreign Relations Committee, Peter Kenilorea Junior, has underscored the importance of the Pacific Islands Parliamentary Group (PIPG) in fostering unity and cooperation across the region. Speaking in Parliament on Friday 8 August 2025, Kenilorea moved a motion for the House to debate the Perspectives for Parliamentary Cooperation in the Pacific Islands—conclusions…
A ground breaking ceremony of the Gold Ridge Mine Processing Plant Expansion Project is being held this morning on Central Guadalcanal. The ceremony described as a milestone event marks the launch of a major development that will increase the processing capacity of the Mine from 10 Mtpa 13.5 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa). The ceremony…
Malaita Province Fisheries experts have successfully conducted a week long training for farmers in South Malaita recently. The training was hosted for Waitoto, Apunepara conservation association groups. The training is part of the Malaita Province Fishery office to equip farmers with the knowledge of tilapia farming. And also preparation for the newly introduced new, fast-growing tilapia species called…
An emerging online money-making platform known as “F-Mobile (Friendship) Money” is gaining popularity among Solomon Islanders, with many users claiming to earn income through online activities and referrals. The scheme has attracted hundreds of new users across the country, particularly firstly in Honiara, Gizo and quickly spreads to other parts in the provinces as people…
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…