Central Islands Province has a new Provincial Premier. He is Hon. Kenneth Sagupari, the Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 2 in Central West Ngella. He was elected during the election on Wednesday. According to reports, Sagupari received 8 votes, defeating his rival, Hon. David Manetiva, who garnered 4 votes. One ballot paper was…
Auki police in Malaita have dismissed reports claiming that the missing crew member of Pelican was found at Kiu, West Are’Are in South Malaita. Malaita Provincial Police Operations Manager, Michael Ramosae, clarified in an interview with the Solomon Star on Tuesday that the report was false and urged the public to refrain from spreading misinformation.…
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), through its development fund to support activities under the area of Labour Standards on Fishing Vessels in Solomon Islands has uncovered issues affecting fishers while working in fishing boats. Under a project IOM has engaged media to interview fishers who raised issues related to labour standards that should be…
The recent political turbulence surrounding the Motion of No Confidence has sparked deep concerns amongst local and international investors, raising fears of economic instability in Solomon Islands. The motion, which was tabled in Parliament April two months ago, created a tense political atmosphere, leading to widespread speculation about the future direction of the government. Although…
Nice, France — The Solomon Islands has highlighted the vital role of Indigenous knowledge in shaping effective ocean science at the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference held on 9 June 2025. Speaking at an ocean action panel titled INCREASING OCEAN-RELATED SCIENTIFIC COOPERATION, KNOWLEDGE, CAPACITY BUILDING, MARINE TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION TO STRENGTHEN THE SCIENCE-POLICY INTERFACE FOR…
NICE, France, — President of the French Republic, His Excellency Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele held a fruitful bilateral meeting, Tuesday, at the margins of the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France. The two leaders discussed a range of key issues of mutual interest, including the ratification of the…
NICE, France, — The Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has met with His Excellency Pham Minh Chinh, Prime Minister (PM) of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, on the sidelines of the United Nations Oceans Conference in Nice, France. The meeting reaffirmed the warm and cordial diplomatic relations between the two countries, which have been in…
NICE, France, — Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has officially deposited Solomon Islands’ instrument of ratification for the Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) during the United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France. This marks Solomon Islands’ formal commitment to the protection and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in the high seas — the…
A Community Policing Awareness event was successfully organized by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) on Saturday, June 7th, the Mbumburu/Vasakena community in West Honiara. The program, which ran from 3pm to 6pm was initiated following requests from the community to increase awareness on various law enforcement topics. Six police officers participated in the…
Mary Daniella Zae Garu has created history as the first female Member of Parliament (MP) for the West Guadalcanal constituency. Her victory came following the by-election held on June 4th 2025. This marks a significant milestone for the region. Mrs. Garu, who is set to take office soon, expressed her commitment to continuing the programs…