The site located between the Fijian Quarter and below the Holy Cross steps in Central Honiara has been identified as a new open park space. This stretch of land is under the government-fixed-term estate title is currently used as a parking lot for Tuvaruhu community bus operators and for pickup trucks for hire. The Community…
THE only bailey bridge at Fiu river, Central Kwarae’a, Malaita Province which provides a crucial link connecting the northern and eastern regions of the province to Auki, had been cut off. The came after a heavily loaded dump truck carrying gravel owned by the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) damaged the bridge while crossing…
GENEVA, (WHO) — Solomon Islands has now officially become a member of the Executive Board of the World Health Organisation following the official adoption and announcement made at the 78th World Health Assembly’s plenary session last Friday. At the General Committee Meeting held on the 21 May 2025, the list of the 12 new member…
(CGTN) On the occasion of the third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, a survey conducted by CGTN among 1,000 respondents from 10 major Pacific Island countries showed that respondents gave positive evaluations of China’s modernization development philosophy and its achievements. They praised the fruitful and practical cooperation outcomes, saying the deepening cooperation injects new…
THE third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting is set to commence in China’s south east coast city of Xiamen on Wednesday 28 May, ushering in a new era of collaboration based on the four fundamental principles underpinning China’s diplomacy. Solomon Islands Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade Peter Shanel and the Foreign Ministers…
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) Safeguards Team has completed the initial public consultations and assessments with key stakeholders last week (19th– 23rd May) to fast-track essential requirements before full rehabilitation of the China-aid Auki Road Project commences. The consultation meeting brought together representatives from various stakeholders, including the Malaita Provincial Government Executive, Solomon Power,…
WESTERN Province (WP) continues to face growing criticism from citizens and stakeholders across Solomon Islands for hosting major national projects like seaport and international airport. The criticism follows recent announcements and ongoing discussions highlighting major national projects such as the Gizo International Seaport, Noro Industrial Port upgrades, and proposed national infrastructure developments, many of which…
A POWERFUL new drug which can turn users into a potential killer is believed to have been introduced in Solomon Islands. The drug or substance is called ‘Power.’ Except for those using it, very little is known about the substance, where it comes from and so on. Sources told Solomon Star last week that among…
The Shortland Islands Constituency in Western Province has successfully secured approval for its Maleai Market House project. This following the announcement of selected projects under the Solomon Islands Australia Community Partnership program in Honiara last week. The Maleai project is among 50 community development initiatives chosen nationwide for funding and support through the partnership, which…
The Western Border Outpost, Initial Operating Capability (IOC) in the Shortland Islands, Western Province is progressing fast in its first stage of development. The IOC, delivered by Australia under the Defence Cooperation Program, provides whole-of-government office facilities where the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), Customs, Immigration and Biosecurity, and other border security agencies can…