Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) Office at Vavaya Ridge in Central Honiara was engulfed during an early morning blaze on Wednesday. The blaze has caught nearby residents by surprise who called the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) fire rescue team. The fire service team arrived to help try and contained the fire, but could…
A private investigation on the Sufferance wharf saga in Honiara uncovers former Minister of Finance and Treasury, Harry Kuma’s connection to Lee Kwok Kuen. This came after critics accused the government of bowing to private interests. They argued that Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele made a poor decision in reshuffling Kuma to the Ministry of Commerce,…
Construction of the Rescue Fire Service Station at Honiara International Airport is making steady progress. The Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) has confirmed. The work is funded by the World Bank under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2) and is being implemented by MCA. China Railway Construction Engineering Group (CRCEG) is…
Work on the new Seghe Market in Marovo, Western Province has commenced, with foundations and retaining walls now well underway. Local contractor, Hatanga, has completed major earthworks to prepare the site, excavating a massive 1,300 cubic metres of soft soil, and replacing it with 1,652 cubic metres of compacted coral-based fill. Australian High Commissioner, His…
Twenty-one form 5 agriculture students from Gizo Community High School in Western Province have gained first-hand experience in organic farming and aquaponics through a one-day “Look and Learn” workshop at the WorldFish Nusatupe Innovation Hub. The training on Friday, held under the Island Food Systems programme, introduced students to sustainable farming methods aimed at strengthening food…
LEADER of Opposition Matthew Wale has called on the Prime Minister to clarify the allegations in the media in relation to the sufferance wharves saga. In a statement on Tuesday, Hon Wale said the Prime Minister’s silence on the matter has raised a lot of suspicion from the public. He said the ongoing revelations in…
Port Moresby: Prime Minister, Hon. Jeremiah Manele, Tuesday morning joined Papua New Guinea Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape, and invited Pacific leaders, dignitaries, and distinguished guests at Independence Hill, Parliament precinct, for the historic dawn flag raising ceremony commemorating Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary. The solemn and moving ceremony marked exactly 50 years since…
A high-level team from the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey arrived in Auki on Monday for a three-day consultation meeting commencing Tuesday. The delegation is led by Permanent Secretary Stanley Waleanisia and Commissioner of Lands, Alan McNeil. The team was officially welcomed by Malaita Province Premier Elijah Asilaua, members of the provincial executive, and…
HONIARA – The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM), showcased a suite of national resilience tools at a side event during the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM54). The event, themed “Unpacking Resilience: Strengthening Systems, Capacities and Practical Solutions,” was held at the NHA Food Court, Aquatic Center, Panatina. These…
Cocoa farmers in North West Guadalcanal are struggling to contain a surge in rat infestations that have significantly impacted cocoa pods and production since June this year. During a visit by the Solomon Star this week, several affected farmers shared their experiences, expressing concern over the growing threat to their livelihoods. “This year has been…