At least six tourism operators in the province were affected By ULUTAH GINA Solomon Star, Gizo Several tourism resorts across Western Province have sustained damages, ranging from minor to severe, following the impact of Cyclone Maila and associated storm surges earlier this week. Reports indicate that at least six tourism operators in the province were…
The Solomon Islands Council of Trade Unions (SICTU) has expressed full solidarity with the Solomon Islands Nurses Association (SINA) over its ongoing industrial dispute and strike notice concerning unresolved issues affecting the nursing workforce. SICTU said it notes with concern that the 28-day strike notice issued by SINA on 23 March 2026 is now more than halfway…
Support welfare of frontline health workers in the aftermath of Maila By ULUTAH GINA Solomon Star, Gizo Communities across Western Province have been urged to look after and support medical staff posted in their areas following the impact of Tropical Cyclone Maila. The call was made by the Western Provincial Health and Medical Services (WPHMS) Director,…
Tropical Cyclone Maila battered Western Province for more than five days, leaving widespread devastation across communities. Schools have been destroyed, hospitals and clinics severely disrupted, homes damaged, and food gardens uprooted. The livelihoods of vulnerable groups—particularly women, youth, and children—have been profoundly affected. In the aftermath of Maila, the absence of visible leadership from the…
Governor General or the Prime Minister Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer reserves ruling in Coalition–GNUT case for Monday next week By ASSUMPTA BUCHANAN Solomon Star, Honiara Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer has reserved his ruling in the constitutional case between the New Coalition and the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT), with a tentative date for delivery…
Police have arrested five suspects over a murder on Lord Howe Island. Investigation continues after a fatal fight in Luaniua. RSIPF/SOLSTAR — Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force have arrested five suspects in connection with a murder incident on Lord Howe Island. The arrests were carried out following a coordinated operation involving homicide…
Following the lapse of the extended 14 days strike notice employees of the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) are staging a sit-in protest on Thursday 9th April. The original strike notice was dated February 25, which was then extended by another 14 days on Tuesday, March 24. The workers have agreed to allow more time for negotiations by signing a Recognition Agreement with…
Delays in hearing attributed to glitches at the High Court’s electronic filing system By ASSUMPTA BUCHANAN Solomon Star, Honiara The High Court will resume on Friday for full hearings into the constitutional case between the New Coalition and the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT), following delays caused by issues in the court’s electronic filing system. Chief Justice…
The National Government through the Ministry of Culture and Tourism has announced a valuable partnership with Fiji’s Hideaway Holidays, in collaboration with Tourism Solomon, to provide internship opportunities for Solomon Islands students currently studying tourism and related fields in Fiji. This initiative specifically targets Solomon Islands students enrolled at the University of the South Pacific (USP) and the Fiji National University (FNU),…
A public hearing is underway ahead of the commencement of the long-anticipated upgrade of the Suavanao Airfield in Isabel Province, under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2). Funded by the World Bank and implemented by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA), this critical infrastructure project is now advancing through the procurement…