A Joint Survey Team visited Napii village in East Wainoni District, Makira Ulawa Province, on May 17, 2025, to identify suitable locations for the construction of communication towers. The team is part of a government-backed project, funded by China, that aims to install seven communication towers across East Makira Constituency (EMC) — a region that…
Solomon Islands soccer player Rovu Boyers has increased his goal tally to six and becomes the second highest goal scorer for his West Adelaide club in the State League One of the Football South Australia (FSA). He scored the second goal for the Hellas in a 2-1 round 10 fixture win against Adelaide Olympic on…
THE Super League 2025 season debutants Ghupo Football Club (FC) have registered their first win of the season when they outclassed Laugu United on Saturday at the iconic Lawson Tama stadium. Ghupo earned their first three points of the 2025 S-League season with a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Laugu United on Saturday. The match…
Dear Editor – I write on behalf of concerned students at the University of the South Pacific Solomon Islands Campus (USPSI) in a appeal to the USPSI Campus Senior Management Team in expressing our growing frustration regarding the continued closure of study night sessions. It has been nearly two weeks since the Students’ Association formally…
The North Malaita Constituency (NMC) office recently conducted a historic tribal reconciliation program, signifying its readiness to progress socio-economic development for its people and the rest of the constituency. Held at Fo’ondo from 25th to 27th April 2025, the event was organized specifically for the Abua’ero tribal clan. It was successfully celebrated under the theme:…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has strongly endorsed the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Bill 2024, describing the legislation as a “transformative tool” for economic development, job creation, and post-conflict stability in the Solomon Islands. This was during its second reading in Parliament on Tuesday. In a passionate address to Parliament, the Prime Minister commended the…
A TOTAL of $445, 335.76 in funding support under the Church Grant is being paid out to 42 churches within the Central Honiara Constituency (CHC). Some of the churches received their share over the weekend at a ceremony held at the Holy Cross Cathedral. Others will receive their share through out this week. Tax-payers through…
FOUR male teenagers are counting their lucky stars after surviving a car accident on Friday night along the Sea Breeze roadway in Tophill, Gizo, Western Province. The accident occurred between 9 and 10pm near the old Premier’s residence, when the driver of the Toyota Rav4 lost control and veered off the main road. From the…
The Community Policing Committee (CPC) in Ward 7, Southeast Vella Constituency Western Province will soon begin recruiting new officers to help maintain peace and order in local communities.CPC Coordinator Standley Chite Hemi confirmed the plan during an interview with the Solomon Star last week, revealing that a total of 40 individuals will be recruited.“These will…
As a nation deeply interconnected with the sea, where the ocean constitutes a remarkable 98 percent of our territory, the maritime industry serves as our lifeline. Thats according to the newly appointed Minister of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), Ricky Fuo’o during a seminar hosted by the Solomon Islands Maritime Authority (SIMA) last week.…