NATIONAL

26yr Old Nabbed For Alleged Rape In Gizo
26yr Old Nabbed For Alleged Rape In GizoGizo police have arrested a 26-year-old male person for raping a 17-year-old girl at Banana Valley in Gizo, Western Province (WP). It was alleged that on 14 February 2026 at around 7pm in the evening,...
March 2, 2026News, News - National

BUSINESS

Australia–Solomon Islands Private Sector Partnership Strengthened
Australia–Solomon Islands Private Sector Partnership StrengthenedHONIARA – The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening private sector development, highlighting Australia’s decade-long support as i...
March 2, 2026News, News - Business
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SPORT

DREAMS DASHED AFTER THRASHING
DREAMS DASHED AFTER THRASHINGThe Solomon Islands women’s national team have been knocked out of the OFC Women’s World Cup qualifiers following a heavy 8–0 defeat to New Zealand on Monday night at the National Stadium. The l...
March 2, 2026Sports, Sports - National
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RELIGION

Woman Hospitalised After Noro Accident Involving Church Leader
Woman Hospitalised After Noro Accident Involving Church LeaderA woman is in critical condition at Helena Goldie Hospital following a road accident in Noro, West Province over the weekend. Reports received by Solomon Star stated that the woman sustained severe in...
February 18, 2026Features, Features - Religion

WOMEN

West Reviews Milestone Women’s Empowerment Policy
West Reviews Milestone Women’s Empowerment PolicyThe Western Province Government (WPG) is reviewing its key women’s development framework, the Western Province Women’s Empowerment and Transformation Policy for Development (2018–2022), in a mov...
March 2, 2026Features, Features - Women/Youths

ENTERTAINMENT

Plans To Revive Vaka Tepe Festival
Plans To Revive Vaka Tepe FestivalThe Vaka Tepe Festival is set to make a long-awaited return to Western Province next year, with organisers confident the event will revive cultural traditions and boost tourism in the region. The init...
February 17, 2026Features, Features - Local Entertainment