Pacific countries have been challenged by Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele to support young water professionals and accelerate innovation. That’s because the region’s water future depends on strong governance, partnerships, and empowered new leaders. Addressing the Pacific Water & Wastewater Conference and Expo in Honiara on Monday, he recognised the energy and ideas of early-career…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, MP has welcomed ministers, officials, partners and young professionals to Honiara for the 9th Pacific Water & Wastewater Ministers Forum and the 16th Pacific Water & Wastewater Conference and Expo, saying Solomon Islands is proud to host the region’s leading gathering on water. “On behalf of the Government and People…
The 9th Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers (PWWM) Forum and the 16th Pacific Water and Wastewater Association (PWWA) Conference and Expo (PWWC25) officially opened in Honiara on Monday. The evening is bringing together water and wastewater professionals, policymakers, researchers, young water professionals, and development partners from across the Pacific and beyond. This year’s event is…
The Santa Cruz Airfield upgrade in Temotu Province has achieved a key milestone in substantially completing Phase 1 works and a proving flight conducted by the Civil Aviation Authority of Solomon Islands (CAASI). The upgrade, delivered under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), is set to enhance safety, reliability, and connectivity for…
Serious concerns have been raised by medical workers in Gizo, Western Province over the deteriorating condition of the medical drug store which they claim is putting vital medicine supplies at risk of damage. The building, constructed during the COVID-19 pandemic period around 2019–2020 by a contractor was intended to provide secure and safe storage for medical drugs and equipment.…
Honiara City Councilors attended an introductory session on Thursday, 21 August 2025, at the Iron Bottom Sound (IBS) Conference Room to learn about the Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement (CAUSE II) Project. City Clerk, Mr. Justus Denni, opened the session with an inspirational message on behalf of the Council, encouraging councillors to seize opportunities…
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has provided SBD 200,000 in support for the 9th Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers (PWWM) Forum and the 16th Pacific Water and Wastewater Association (PWWA) Conference and Expo (PWWC25). Solomon Islands is hosting the event which will run from Monday 25th to Friday 29th August 2025 at the National Aquatic Centre in Honiara.…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, MP, paid a courtesy call on the Governor-General (GG) of Papua New Guinea, His Excellency Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae, at Government House during his official visit to Papua New Guinea on Friday. During the brief meeting, Prime Minister Manele conveyed sincere appreciation on behalf of the government and people of…
Two fishermen from Keara Village, Rannonga Island, Western Province, have survived after drifting at sea for three days when their outboard motor (OBM) broke down last week. Relatives told the Solomon Star the pair had travelled from Rannonga to Gizo on Wednesday. The following morning, they went fishing near a rafter off Gizo Island when…
The Government of New Zealand and the Solomon Islands Government on Friday signed the next phase of their fisheries partnership, launching Mekem Strong Solomon Islands Fisheries (MSSIF) Phase 4. Valued at SBD45 million and running for five years, the programme will continue to strengthen fisheries so that all Solomon Islanders can benefit from this vital…