Officials from Honiara met with Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and others in Seoul last week to discuss a possible collaboration on the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant project. Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Permanent Secretary Dr Christain Ramofafia, Ronald Ivupitu, Chief Engineer Solomon Islands Ports Authority, and Fred Conning, Technical Services Coordinator…
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is conducting a three-day Conservation Partnership Workshop in Buala, Isabel this week. The workshop bring together a diverse group of stakeholders to enhance conservation initiatives throughout the province. The workshop aims to create a collaborative conservation model that promotes long-term environmental sustainability, bolsters local governance, and improves community livelihoods. Dr. Pete…
Fujian Province in China pledges to offer more scholarships to young people from Western Province. This following a commitment made during a one-day meeting between Fujian officials and the Western Provincial Government (WPG) in Gizo on Tuesday. Hon. Li Dejin, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Fujian Provincial People’s Congress said, education is…
THE Western Provincial (EP) Executive Government welcomes the lifting of the Bech-de-mer ban following the announcement by the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) last week. Western Province Deputy Premier Brian Lotikena confirmed this to Solomon Star in an interview early this week. He said rural villagers can now dive for and sell Bech-de-mer…
THE trial of a 21 year-old man accused of committing an indecent act against an 11 year girl will start next Monday in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court. Deputy Chief Magistrate Ricky Iomea will hear the trial. During the final interim mention early this week, the court was informed that the defendant was not present, and…
As part of the ongoing specific and routine road maintenance project a community awareness programme was launched last week in West Honiara and is now underway. The Safeguards Team of the Ministry of Infrastructure (MID) are rolling out the outreach program. The team has actively engaged with residents living along the maintenance routes to facilitate…
A high-level delegation from the Solomon Islands, led by His Excellency Ambassador Barret Salato, has embarked on a significant visit to the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences (CATAS) in Hainan, China. This visit reaffirms the two nations’ commitment to enhancing collaboration in tropical agriculture, as part of the South-South partnership framework. The delegation included…
WORK on the Bira Bridge in West Kwaio, Malaita Province is making progress after the pile foundation work have been completed. This bridge is benefiting under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2). The completion of the ground works marked a significant milestone in the Malaita Bridges improvement, which is funded by the…
Huawei has been commended for its contributions to digital development in the Solomon Islands and across the wider Pacific region. Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, MP, has expressed his profound gratitude when delivering remarks at an appreciation dinner hosted by Huawei in Honiara on Tuesday evening, 29 April 2025. During the occasion Prime Minister Manele…
Simbo Island in the Western Province is showing strong signs of reviving its once-thriving bee industry. Once renowned for its rich, organic honey in the past years, Simbo’s beekeeping efforts had diminished over the years due to a lack of support, equipment shortages, and environmental pressures—including the threat posed by invasive pests like the Asian…