Two Solomon Islands national men’s footballers have recently secured contracts with Galaxy Football club for the Vanuatu national soccer league this season. They are goalkeeper, James Do’oro and centre back Christian Ohasio. Do’oro has played for Laugu United and Solomon Islands National Beach soccer team. Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) has confirmed these international transfers…
THE case of a man on trial for leading a group of people to protest at the Parliament House in Honiara during the unrest in November 2021, has been adjourned to February 18 for judgement. Sade Kwate’e faces judgement for one count of Sedition, two counts of Unlawful Assembly and one count of Arson. Last…
Member of Parliament (MP) for West Guadalcanal, Moses Garu, 56 years old, has passed away on Guadalcanal Monday morning. MP Garu passed away after battling with a long illness. After winning in the National Joint Election in April 17, 2024, MP Garu joined the Opposition Group until his passing away. His family is still to…
The Solomon Islands Government, with support from the World Bank and Australia, officially launched the second phase of the successful and much-loved Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement Project (CAUSE II) at a special event held at the CAUSE project headquarters in Honiara on February 7, 2025. An unveiling of the new project logo marked…
Miss Solomon, Elsie Polosovai, has been belatedly awarded the Best Float title during a closing ceremony at Honiara Hotel on Sunday—a recognition that was not announced during the official Miss Pacific Islands 2025 crowning night at Friendship Hall on Saturday. The delay in announcing the award has sparked criticism against the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant…
Parents and teachers have raised serious concerns over delays in academic classes for schools under the United Church Education Authority (UCEP) in Western Province, as students continue to wait for the official start of the school year. The delay is reportedly due to UCEP’s slow process in posting students and finalizing the reshuffling of teachers…
ROAD infrastructure development remains Small Malaita Constituency’s top priority, Constituency Development Officer (CDO) Brown Honimae has stated. Mr Honimae said since Rick Hou became the Member of Parliament (MP) for SMC, the constituency office has prioritised road infrastructure projects as it is vital for economic development. “Amongst other important priorities, road infrastructure is the main…
THE National Referral Hospital (NRH) in Honiara is faced with an acute shortage of wheelchairs, which impacts its services. The demand for wheelchairs continues to increase as more people are admitted at the hospital. Most of those in need of wheelchairs are patients with amputated legs, a nurse told Solomon Star last week. The officer…
THE Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Solomon Host, Joyce Konofilia has expressed profound gratitude to the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) for its unwavering support towards the hosting the 2025 Miss Pacific Islands event. Addressing the eight contestants and their delegations with an audience of dignitaries from the national government, the Opposition and Independent groups in…
MARIJUANA farming is reportedly increasing in Malaita Province. Despite the legal prohibition of marijuana cultivation and use, locals continue to engage in cultivating the drug for sale, with some owning large-scale farms. Reports indicate that marijuana farming activities are primarily taking place in rural areas of the province, where police presence is limited, making it…