Local leaders from Shortlands, in the far end of the Western Province have expressed the need for the constituency to have a dedicated passenger vessel to serve the route Shortland, Gizo, Noro and Honiara routes. Leaders who are based in Gizo, Noro and Honiara said, lack of a reliable shipping service is affecting the traveling…
The Kilu’ufi Mental Health Unit in Malaita Province continues to operate despite major challenges, including the absence of a full-time medical officer to oversee patients. The facility, which serves hundreds of patients from Malaita, Honiara, and other provinces each year, has been without a dedicated doctor for some time. This has placed an increasing burden…
The Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA) officially held Annual Congress 2025 this week at the Heritage Park Hotel. The event commenced on Thursday with a forum on financial reform, professional development, and inclusive economic growth. Held under the theme “Shaping the Solomon Islands Financial and Economic Future Landscape-Revelence of the Accounting Profession” this prestigious…
A passenger and cargo vessel owned by the Catholic Diocese of Gizo, Western Province, formerly known as MV St Peter, sank at Logha wharf near Gizo on Monday morning. MV St Peter had been berthing at Logha Wharf for more than 10 years after experiencing ongoing mechanical problems. The wooden vessel was once widely used…
The Government of Solomon Islands warmly welcomes the launch of the Papua New Guinea–Solomon Islands Business Council, marking a significant milestone in the continued strengthening of bilateral relations between the two nations. Speaking at the Council’s soft launch at Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on Thursday night, the Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, MP, extended his…
The 2025 Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA) Annual Congress commenced in Honiara on Thursday 21 August 2025 bringing together accounting professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders for two days of insightful discussions, strategic perspectives, and valuable networking opportunities. The 2025 Annual Congress was officially opened with a keynote address by Guest of Honour the Minister…
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Department (EODD) of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) recently discovered a U.S. 325-pound depth bomb under the sea near Seghe in the Western province. Supervising Director EODD Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Ansa Puaraua said, the bomb was reported by the local divers to the RSIPF. SSgt Puaraua said the U.S.…
Western Province Health and Medical Services (WPHMS) plans to secure a land in Gizo to establish a facility for people living with mental illness. This comes as cases in the province continue to rise at an alarming rate. Provincial Health Director, Dr. Dickson Boara, told the Solomon Star in an interview that the idea has…
Honiara is set to welcome around 300 delegates, including 15 government ministers next week for the 9th Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers Forum and the 16th Pacific Water and Wastewater Association (PWWA) Conference and Expo (PWWC25). The event will take place from Monday 25 to Friday 29 August 2025 at the National Aquatic Centre and…
A new report, Building Together – five years of infrastructure partnership between Solomon Islands and Australia, has been officially launched in Brisbane, Australia this week. Minister for National Planning and Development Coordination, Hon. Rexon Ramofafia and Australia’s Deputy High Commissioner Mr Andrew Schloeffel officiated at the ceremony during the Pacific Infrastructure Conference 2025, in Brisbane.…