THE Solomon Islands’ economy remains heavily dependent on round log exports —an unsustainable practice that risks the nation’s future forest resources. This was highlighted by Dr. Vaeno Vigulu, former Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Forestry and Research and current Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries at Solomon Islands National…
The Government plans to table two significant pieces of legislation during the third meeting of the 12th Parliament, scheduled to commence on 24 April 2025. The two proposed Bills are the Special Economic Zone Bill and the Mines and Minerals Bill. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele confirmed this during a press conference at the Office of…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has reiterated that Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) remains confident to delivering its role to transform national economy despite global challenges. These challenges included the latest US president Donald Trump’s sweeping 10 percent tariff to all pacific islands countries including Solomon Islands. In a press conference on Monday…
The Government will table the Provincial Government Amendment (PGA) Bill during this year’s sitting of Parliament. This was confirmed by Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele during a press conference at the Cabinet Office on Monday. PM Manele explained that while the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) continues its work on the Constituent Assembly towards…
THE Government appears to have shelved plans to build the national laboratory project, either because it has no money or because senior officials have other interests. The entire project could cost up to $10 million, sources familiar with the project told Solomon Star over the weekend. It is believed the initial framework was completed and…
Discussions are ongoing in Honiara to resolve the long-standing land ownership issues involving Levers Solomon Ltd (LSL) and Russell Island Plantation Estates Ltd (RIPEL). Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele confirmed to the media, Monday that a representative from RIPEL is currently in Honiara to hold further discussions with the Commissioner of Lands and the Attorney…
SOLOMON Islands United Party (SIUP) has expressed its sincere condolences to one of its members and former Member of Parliament (MP) for Central Honiara, the Late Alfred Efona who has passed on, Tuesday. In a statement issued on Wednesday, 9th April, the Party said, “it is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we, the…
THE Member of Parliament (MP) for East Are’Are, Hon. Peter Kenilorea Jnr. has successfully completed a week-long tour of his constituency while announcing the constituency will receive $6.8 million in funding for Constituency Development Fund (CDF), fully financed by the Solomon Islands Government (SIG).. The tour took place from March 24 to April 3, 2025.…
A TOUR to current project sites under the Land Maritime Connectivity Project (LMCP) was successfully conducted last week. The tour was to evaluate project progress and ensure environmental and social safeguards compliance is maintained as well as adherence to the established timeline. The tour was conducted over two days on Wednesday 2nd April to Friday…
THE Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) is urging customers and container truck drivers to book their containers in advance to ensure faster processing and smoother deliveries. This move aims to reduce traffic congestion at the Port as cargoes and shipments arrive from overseas. To streamline operations, SIPA has commissioned a new automated Ports Overhead…