THE Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has safely disposed off 6,121 unexploded ordnances (UXOs) across the country in 2024. Of this total, 3,200 UXOs were cleared in Western Province under Operation Render Safe. Officer-in-Charge of the EOD Unit, Ansa Puaraua, revealed the figures during his presentation at…
The Solomon Islands National Statistics Office, SINSO, has concluded a Geographic Information System, GIS, training on Friday 3rd October 2025 conducted by the Pacific Community, SPC in Honiara. The five-day training aimed to provide the statisticians with the necessary skills to confidently and more efficiently work on their statistical geographic framework updates, map preparation, planning,…
An unexploded ordinance (UXO) went off this evening, Thursday, at Town Ground, West Honiara causing a huge bang and fear within the vicinity. Reports reaching Solomon Star said, the explosion occurred closed to the Scripture Union building along the Lengakiki road right opposite the Town-ground rugby field. A person was reportedly injured as a result…
FOUR former Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) officers have been acquitted of defrauding the government of $1,594,935.12 in payments to a shipping company that did not provide services. The ruling was delivered by Principal Magistrate Ishmael Kekou on 23 October 2025. The accused, former Finance Controller Stephen Dalipanda, former Senior Accountant Randy Hatigeva, former Health Procurement Officer Robert Manu and former…
SOLOMON Islands continues to face major challenges in developing a strong and sustainable industrial sector, despite its abundant natural resources and hardworking population, and this warrants redirection of the economy towards industrialization, local economist Martin Hou highlighted. Hou said over the past decade, the nation’s economy has remained heavily reliant on raw exports, subsistence agriculture,…
The Makira Ulawa Provincial Government (MUP) has reaffirmed its connection to a 6.8-hectare piece of land in Okea, North Guadalcanal, through a cultural exchange ceremony. The land was acquired by Makira Ulawa Province many years ago but was left unattended during the 1998-2001 ethnic tensions. The ceremony, which involved the exchange of chupu, symbolized renewed ties and…
Solomon Ports on Wednesday officially commissioned and handed over 14 double-type solar street lights to the Afio Station community in South Malaita, under our ongoing Green Port Initiative and Community Support initiative. Despite the bad weather, hundreds turned up in numbers to witness the ceremony. The handover ceremony reflects our continued commitment to sustainability, environmental…
Government had reengaged two permanent secretaries for another term. They Mr Riley Mesepitu and Ms Karen Galokale. In a statement issued by the Government Communication Unit (GCU) on Wednesday 29th October, the Governor General, His Excellency Sir David Tiva Kapu has sworn in Mr. Riley Mesepitu and Mrs. Karen Galokale as Permanent Secretaries, formalizing their reappointments. “Mesepitu…
A validation workshop is currently underway in Taro to gather information to reflect the real needs, aspiration and priorities of the people at the ward level. The workshop is also important for the province’s planning into the future. Choisel Premier Harison Pitakaka opened the workshop on Monday 27th October and will concluded this Friday 31st October 2025. In his opening remarks he emphasized that the validation workshop…
The people of Anofiu Community in East Malaita, Malaita Province, can now walk safely to their homes following the official handover of a newly constructed 400-meter Jacob’s Ladder held last Thursday – 23rd October 2025. The project marks a significant milestone for the community, providing safer and easier access for children, women, and the elderly who previously…