NATIONAL

GRCLC apologises to GRML over burning of machines at Gold Ridge
GRCLC apologises to GRML over burning of machines at Gold RidgeDick Douglas, representing the 16 tribes that form the Gold Ridge Community and Landowners Council (GRCLC), has apologised to Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML) following the burning of 30 machines on t...
February 18, 2026News, News - National

BUSINESS

Wanguo shareholders donate $1.5m to Gold Ridge Community
Wanguo shareholders donate $1.5m to Gold Ridge CommunityTwo major shareholders of Wanguo Gold Group Limited (Wanguo) in Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML), Mingqing Gao and Jinzhu Gao, have donated $1.5 million to landowners and the surrounding community in ...
February 18, 2026News, News - Business

SPORT

Island Elite Taekwondo gears-up for grading and championship challenge
Island Elite Taekwondo gears-up for grading and championship challengeThe Island Elite Taekwondo Martial Arts Institute in Taro, Choiseul Province, last week have intensified its preparations as members gear up for their upcoming grading event and championship competiti...
February 17, 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

Father who rapes daughter nabbed, charged
Father who rapes daughter nabbed, chargedOfficers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) in Lata,Temotu have arrested a 38-year-old father on Friday, 13 February 2026, for raping his own daughter. It was alleged that the fathe...
February 18, 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