A landmark shareholding agreement was signed on Friday between Kolombangara Forestry Plantation Limited (KFPL), the Kolombangara Landowners Trust Foundation (KLTF), and new investor ‘New Forest’. Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele MP who officially witnessed the signing praised the collaboration, saying it follows his government’s efforts through a Cabinet Sub-committee to transfer plantation estate land titles owned by KFPL to the KLTF,…
Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale while lashing out at last week’s reshuffles of the Finance portfolio, described it as a sign of ‘weak indecisive leadership’ controlled by outside interests. In a span of three weeks, the sufferance wharves controversy has forced GNUT to reshuffle the Finance portfolio three times. Former finance minister Hon Harry Kuma was reshuffled with Hon Trevor Manemahaga and just recently replaced…
Tozen Leokana, Minister of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), has appealed to all teachers nation-wide to never underestimate the power of their influence. The delivered the powerful message on the occasion of World Teachers’ Day (WTD) Friday in Honiara. Leokana described WTD as a day dedicated to honoring the teaching profession—one that shapes every other profession and plays a foundational role in…
People of Gizo-Kolombangara Constituency (GKC) in the Western Province are set to benefit from a significant development with the establishment of a new Fishery Centre in Gizo. A supporting branch is located at Ringgi Station on Kolombangara Island. This project is an initiative of the constituency office, under the leadership of the Member of Parliament…
POLICE are investigating and hunting for three local middle men who have been issued with nearly $180 million in cash to buy gold in Honiara but have yet to show up with any gold, according to informed sources. The money was allegedly paid by three Asians to three Solomon Islands nationals, including a police constable. The trio (Asians) are helping police in…
Woodford International School in East Honiara is the top best private operated school in the country this year. That’s according to ’Schoolbell.net,’ a leading global education rankings platform. (https://schoolbell.net/sb/private-schools/) Dylan the Regional Director, Oceania Division in a statement issued to Solomon Star over the weekend revealed this. “We’ve published a new piece, 3 Best Private Schools in…
A newly revamped Pacific Ocean Portal was officially launched on Wednesday, marking a significant step forward in regional efforts to improve ocean data accessibility, transparency, and collaboration across Pacific Islands Nation. The portal, under the guidance of the South Pacific Community (SPC), offers streamlined access to oceanographic data, climate projections, maritime boundaries, and fisheries information. …
FRUSTRATED by years of provincial government inaction, youths from Namobaula and Gwaisusuru in Ward Two of Central Kwara’ae electorate have taken the lead in rehabilitating the deteriorating condition of Namobaula–Gwaisusuru feeder road in Malaita. The feeder road, under the jurisdiction of the Malaita Provincial Government, is a lifeline for the communities of Namobaula, Gwaidaedae, Kwanasia, and Gwaisusuru. It connects…
Member of Parliament (MP) for Fataleka, Rexon Annex Ramofafia, is the new Minister of Finance and Treasury following a sudden Cabinet reshuffle on Friday. Ramofafia replaces Trevor Manemahaga, who had served less than a month since being sworn in on 8 September. Manemahaga has now been reassigned as Minister for National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC). Both…
The Provincial Executive of Makira Ulawa Province has reaffirmed that it is the sole and legitimate owner of Okea land, near Foxwood, Central Guadalcanal The Office of the Premier of Makira Ulawa Province issued the statement the statement to maintain its position of the Provincial Government (MUPG) concerning the land commonly referred to as Okea. …