Govt move to cushion fuel price increase, PM highlights the need to invest in renewable energy By Solomon Lofana Solomon Star, Auki The Government is preparing a series of measures to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices across the country. This following the ongoing war between Israel, United States and Iran in the middle…
High Court Dismisses Security, Joinder Applications in Constitutional Case By ASSUMPTA BUCHANANSolomon Star, Honiara THE High Court has dismissed two preliminary applications in the constitutional challenge brought by a coalition of 28 Members of Parliament allowing the case to move closer to a substantive hearing on the convening of Parliament. Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer…
Efforts to salvage the stranded vessel MV Vatate have so far proven unsuccessful, with the ship still grounded at Zaru reef, Northwest Choiseul after running aground nearly three months ago. The vessel was grounded on earlier this year after experiencing mechanical problems while navigating waters near Zaru reef. Since then, the first major salvage operation, carried…
A tribal representative of the Taghasagina sub-clan of the Kakau tribe in Central Islands Province is calling on the government to work together with John Meint Smith to develop Anuha Island. Frank Hans Bollen Mahika made the call following the decision by their late tribal leader, Father Robert Pule, an Anglican priest, to grant an…
An Impact Based Warning Number Three was issued by the Solomon Islands Meteorological Services at 1:30pm on Sunday afternoon 5th April 2026. The weather office also issued an Red Alert for Western, Choiseul and Isabel Provinces. Orange Alert for Central, Malaita, Guadalcanal, Makira, Temotu and Rennell/Bellona Provinces. At 11am on Sunday morning Tropical Cyclone Maila (Category 2) with a central pressure of 986 hectopascals…
The tsunami warning station in Lata Wharf, Temotu Province, is operational again. This came after recent repairs done in collaboration with Solomon Islands Meteorological Service and Australia’s Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program. The Solomon Islands’ tsunami monitoring network includes three key stations: These stations work together to provide real-time data that helps authorities confirm tsunami alerts…
The Solomon Islands faces a deepening parliamentary deadlock after the High Court dismissed the Attorney General’s applications for security of costs and joinder on behalf of the GNUT government. This ruling strengthens the opposition coalition’s case to compel Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele to convene parliament, signaling a likely escalation of the constitutional crisis. �� Key Developments…
This directly impact the social, economic and administrative life of our people in Western By ULUTAH GINA Solomon Star, Gizo A lawyer and Munda resident has called on the Secretariat of the Western Provincial Government to improve public access and awareness of provincial ordinances approved between 2022 and 2025. Edward Biku told Solomon Star in an interview that…
A ruling on a bail application for Frank Firimolea will be delivered in the Honiara Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday next week. Firimolea recently applied for bail, however, the prosecution has opposed the application. He is jointly charged with Donsia Deresi, 41, and her son Rickson Suiti Abana in relation to an alleged warehouse break-in at…
PORT VILA, VANUATU: The Vanuatu Tourism Office has announced the expansion of Solomon Airlines international route network with the introduction of a new direct flight service connecting Brisbane, Australia (BNE), to Luganville, Santo, Vanuatu (SON). The first flight arrived on Saturday 4 th April 2026, 12.45pm. This significant development enhances connectivity between Australia and Vanuatu’s…