NATIONAL

Acquitted Kwaita calls on relevant authority to ensure proper investigations
Acquitted Kwaita calls on relevant authority to ensure proper investigationsAfter being acquitted of charges relating to the 2021 Honiara riots, John Kwaita has called on authorities to ensure thorough investigations before taking action against citizens.  He warned that de...
February 19, 2026News, News - National

BUSINESS

Mining on Nendo ‘not feasible’, says industry insider
Mining on Nendo ‘not feasible’, says industry insiderA person involved in the mining industry says carrying out mining operations on Nendo Island in Temotu Province is not feasible. The comments follow geochemical sampling results collected in 2025 by S...
February 19, 2026News, News - Business

SPORT

Kings victorious, in third
Kings victorious, in thirdSolomon Kings Football Club is now in the third position of the OFC Pro League standings.  This came after their 2-1 victory over PNG Hekari in Melbourne on Sunday night. The match was played und...
February 22, 2026Sports, Sports - National

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

Wale hits out at gov’t negligence on impacts of logging on women & girls
Wale hits out at gov’t negligence on impacts of logging on women & girlsOPPOSITION Leader Hon Matthew Wale says government’s negligence on the impact of logging activities on women and girls in Solomon Islands is very ‘disturbing’. Hon Wale in a statement said the f...
February 22, 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