June 4, 2025 – Solomon Star News

Selwyn College, White River scoop Ports’ 69th Anniversary speech contest

News, News - BusinessBy Moffat Mamu June 4, 2025

Solomon Ports has announced the winners of the 2025 Solomon Ports 69th Anniversary Speech Contest held on Wednesday 4th June. In a statement issued by Solomon Ports Media, it congratulated Ms. Stella Maebiru of Selwyn College as winner of the Senior Category, who presented on the topic: “𝑺𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒏 𝑷𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒕 69: 𝑵𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝑳𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒄𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑮𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉…

Theft on the rise in Gizo

News, News - BusinessBy Moffat Mamu June 4, 2025

A concerning trend in theft cases in Gizo, Western Province have triggered alarm among residents and local authorities, with recent incidents pointing to an emerging crime trend. Reports from across Gizo Town and surrounding communities highlighted a growing number of break-ins, stealing of belongings, and missing household items in recent weeks. Gizo Town Clerk Charles…

Community awareness sessions empower residents to tackle GBV

Features, Features - Women/YouthsBy Moffat Mamu June 4, 2025

Seif Ples, in partnership with UN Women, has successfully conducted a series of community awareness sessions on gender-based violence (GBV) across Sun-Valley, Rate Community High School, and Borderline Kobito 3. These sessions are part of a broader initiative to empower women, girls, and the wider community with knowledge and access to critical support services, in…

Green Valley community security taskforce gets support

News, News - NationalBy Moffat Mamu June 4, 2025

The Green Valley Community Security Taskforce has received a timely donation of security equipment from Honiara City Councillor for Vura Ward, Cr. Rolland Konai on Wednesday, 4th June 2025, in Green Valley Community, East Honiara. The donation marks a significant milestone in community-driven efforts to improve safety and reduce unlawful activities in the area. This…

Minister Waneoroa encourages constituency officers to be diligent in their roles

News, News - NationalBy Moffat Mamu June 4, 2025

Constituency Officers involved in the implementation of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) program have been urged to discharge their duties with diligence. This cames Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) CDF Governance Training and Program Implementation Workshop successfully ended on Thursday last week, with calls for Honourable Minister for Rural Development, Daniel Waneoroa, MP, made the…

Ghemu makes international debut in PNG

Features, Features - Local EntertainmentBy Moffat Mamu June 4, 2025

Junior Stavross Malana, better known by his stage name ‘Ghemu’ was amongst Solomon Islands music artists who performed at Sir Hubert Murray Stadium over the weekend as part of the Asian Story & Pacific Story 50th Anniversary celebration in Port Moresby. Speaking to Solomon Star after his performance on Saturday night, the 25-year-old singer…

SI reaffirms commitment to sustainable urban development

News, News - NationalBy Moffat Mamu June 4, 2025

Solomon Islands has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable urban development at the resumption of the Second Session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly last month. The Minister for Lands, Housing and Survey, Hon. Polycarp Pae, reaffirmed Solomon Islands’ position in his address at the Resumed Second Session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly, held in…

Weak legal system fuels injustice, says former legal officer

News, News - NationalBy Moffat Mamu June 4, 2025

The country’s legal system continue to operate under growing scrutiny, with allegations of systemic weaknesses and corruption contributing to a climate of impunity for the country’s political and business elites.While petty criminals are swiftly prosecuted and punished, those accused of major offences often involving millions of dollars—rarely face the full force of the law.In an…

Environment, Oceans, Coral Triangle Day celebrations

News, News - BusinessBy Moffat Mamu June 4, 2025

In celebration of World Environment Day, World Oceans Day, and Coral Triangle Day 2025, a special event will be held on Thursday, May 5th, at the Honiara Futsal Multipurpose Hall. Organized under the themes “Beat Plastic Pollution, “Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us” and “One Triangle, Infinite Beauty” the event is a joint initiative by the…

Health infrastructure team attend training in Aust

News, News - NationalBy Moffat Mamu June 4, 2025

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) Health Infrastructure Department Manager together with other Solomon Islands Government Ministries, Honiara City Council and the State-Owned Enterprises attended an intensive 5-days training program designed to enhance infrastructure knowledge specific to the Solomon Islands in Sydney, Australia. The objectives of the training were to empower participants as…