THE Malaita Provincial Government has projected to collect a total revenue of $6,827,135 for the current fiscal year. Minister for Finance, Lemuel Kevianga stated made this projection during his speech on the floor of the Malaita Provincial Assembly this week. However, he noted that there is still considerable work to be done to ensure that…
The newly built Atoifi Dental Clinic is 95% complete and will be handed over to Atoifi Hospital in East Kwaio, Malaita Province in June. Dr. Genna Levitch, who funded the project in an email circulated to all partners updated them about the progress of the clinic and the proposed handover ceremony. Dr. Levitch said that…
GOVERNMENT through the Ministry of Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs (MTGPEA) will soon release a national peace policy. Permanent Secretary (PS) Lottie Vaisekavea confirmed this during the opening of the two-days Peace-building and Security Dialogue at King Solomon Hotel on Tuesday. The key objectives of the workshop are: Identifying key conflicts and security issues…
The Solomon Islands Young Legal Professionals Association (SIYLPA) was officially launched in Honiara on Wednesday night. The launching took place at Heritage Park Hotel, marking a major step in supporting young lawyers in the country. The event was attended by Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer and Lady Palmer, along with other key legal professionals. In…
THE Sasafa Community Crime Prevention Team in North Malaita has received support in the form of uniforms and equipment from China Police Liason Team, through the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) earlier this month. The Sasafa Crime Prevention Team, active in promoting law and order in Malaita, was established in 2020 under the leadership…
Dragon fruits have emerged as one of the most expensive fruits in the Honiara Central Market, with prices ranging from $30 to $80 per fruit. Customers are spending $30 to $80 to pay one dragon fruit at the Honiara Central Market. A long time vendor, Ben Pige, pictured below, told the Solomon Star the high…
THE Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) plans to replace the old, decommissioned wharf in Auki with a new, modern facility. Malaita Premier Elijah Asilaua announced the plan during the opening of the 2025/2026 original budget meeting this week. Mr. Asilaua said consultations are currently underway with resource owners, the Solomon Islands Ports Authority, and the national…
Twenty senior (20) officials from 11 Solomon Islands Government organisations have visited Brisbane for the mini-Master of Business Administration (MBA) training at the Australian Institute of Management. The program provided the opportunity to enhance their management and strategy skills as public sector leaders. Australia’s High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Rod Hilton, said Australia…
A YOUNG man in his 20s tragically lost his life after drowning in the waters off Titiana village on Sunday afternoon. The deceased is from Nukunau village, which is situated at the far end of Titiana on the outskirts of Gizo, the Western Provincial Capital. The incident occurred between 3pm and 4pm when a group…
World Bank has provided an additional US$51.2 million [SBD385M) to the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) for the second phase of Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2). This was confirmed by SIRAP Office in a statement issued on Tuesday. “The Solomon Islands Government has officially received from the World Bank the Declaration of Effectiveness for…