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Solomon Star has issued a public apology to Tongs after falsely claiming in an article published on Saturday, 25th January, that Tongs was dissatisfied with the new hardware company, BNBM. The article, published without previous contact with Tongs, drove the company to threaten legal action against Solomon Star for defamation and false reporting. In response, […]

STRONG WIND WARNING NUMBER SEVEN ISSUED BY THE SOLOMON ISLANDS METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE AT 4:00PM THIS AFTERNOON ON SATURDAY, 01ST FEBRUARY 2025. A STRONG WIND WARNING IS CURRENT FOR WATERS OF TEMOTU, MAKIRA AND RENNELL/BELLONA PROVINCES.  SITUATION: AN ACTIVE TROUGH LIES OVER SOLOMON ISLANDS AND LINKS TO A TROPICAL LOW LOCATED WEST OF VANUATU. EXPECT NORTHERLY

Photo Credit: Sol2023 The National Hosting Authority (NHA) of the Solomon Islands is facing criticism for delays in providing necessary documentation to auditors, slowing down the audit of the 2023 Pacific Games spending. The Solomon Islands Government, with donor support, spent an estimated $2.5 billion to host the two-week event in December 2023, which attracted

H.E. Ambassador Cai Weiming shared his insights into the future of China-SI relations when speaking at the handover ceremony of the NRH Comprehensive Medical Center on 24th January, H.E. Cai Weiming said that the year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, and also the 80th anniversary of the

JICA’s Commitment to Strengthening Disaster Risk Management through the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) At JICA, they are dedicated to fostering sustainable economic growth and enhancing living standards by supporting vital sectors like disaster risk management, environmental conservation, and waste management. A key focus of their efforts is to build resilience against disasters, preparing them

STRONG WIND WARNING NUMBER FIVE ISSUED BY THE SOLOMON ISLANDS METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE AT 4:00PM THIS AFTERNOON ON FRIDAY, 31ST JANUARY 2025. A STRONG WIND WARNING IS CURRENT FOR WATERS OF TEMOTU, MAKIRA AND RENNELL/BELLONA PROVINCES.  SITUATION: AN ACTIVE TROUGH LIES OVER SOLOMON ISLANDS AND LINKS TO A TROPICAL LOW LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF RENNELL/BELLONA. EXPECT NORTHERLY

Australian High Commission Infrastructure Counsellor, Mr Craig Gillies, hands over Early Works document to Alrico’s Alfred Ri’ibako with representatives from Malaita Provincial Government. The Australian-funded Malu’u Market redevelopment has commenced, with UXO clearance completed and local contractor Alrico Construction mobilising to the site to this week. Australia has worked closely with the Malaita Provincial Government,

A recent incident at the Gold Ridge Mining Limited mine site has caused significant frustration and anger among the locals, raising concerns about the conduct of Chinese security personnel and their handling of on-site disputes. The incident, which began as an internal matter, quickly escalated into a violent confrontation, leaving the community questioning the methods

STRONG WIND WARNING NUMBER FOUR ISSUED BY THE SOLOMON ISLANDS METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE AT 7:00AM THIS MORNING ON FRIDAY, 31ST JANUARY 2025. A STRONG WIND WARNING IS CURRENT FOR WATERS OF TEMOTU, MAKIRA AND RENNELL/BELLONA PROVINCES.  SITUATION: AN ACTIVE TROUGH LIES OVER SOLOMON ISLANDS AND LINKS TO A TROPICAL LOW LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF RENNELL/BELLONA. EXPECT NORTHERLY

HEAVY RAIN WARNING NUMBER FIVE ISSUED BY THE SOLOMON ISLANDS METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE AT 7:00AM THIS MORNING ON FRIDAY, 31ST JANUARY 2025. A HEAVY RAIN WARNING IS CURRENT FOR MOST PROVINCES.SITUATION: AN ACTIVE TROUGH LIES OVER SOLOMON ISLANDS AND LINKS TO A TROPICAL LOW LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF RENNELL/BELLONA. ASSOCIATED CLOUDS AND HEAVY RAIN WITH THUNDERSTORMS ARE