Shortland praise Chinese Embassy for support

The leadership and people of Shortland Islands Constituency, Western Province have extended their heartfelt appreciation to the Government of the People’s Republic of China for its ongoing support and generous donations. Speaking to  Solomon Star, the Constituency Project Officer (CPO) Jonathan Levo confirmed that a fresh batch of supplies was officially handed over by the Chinese…

Seven-a-side tournament to mark big day

Duidui Ward in South Guadalcanal is buzzing with excitement as a seven-a-side soccer competition gets underway this morning, Thursday 31st July as part of the Guadalcanal Province Second Appointed Day celebration this Friday. A total of 18 teams from villages across the ward are participating. The event has sparked a wave of enthusiasm, unity, and friendly…

Stage set for U-16 qualifier

OFC: The stage is set in Apia for the 2025 OFC U-16 Women’s Championship, as eight Pacific nations prepare to compete for regional glory and qualification for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2027 in Morocco. Defending champions New Zealand return with their sights set on another title, while hosts Samoa look to build on…

Tsunami message sparks panic in Rannogah

Panic swept through Koriovuku village in Rannogah, Western Province, on Wednesday evening after misinformation about a tsunami warning rapidly circulated amongst villagers. The confusion began around 6:40pm when a villager claimed to have heard a tsunami warning broad-casted via the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC). The news spread quickly throughout the community, sparking fear amongst villagers. Speaking…

Ward development projects rolled out across Western

The Western Provincial Government (WPG), through its network of Ward Development Committees (WDCs), is actively rolling out small-scale yet impactful projects across all 26 wards of the province—aimed at directly improving the lives of rural communities. Funded through the Ward Development Grant (WDG) with an allocation of SBD132,606 for the 2025/2026 Financial Year, these locally…

INJECTION GONE WRONG

A PRIVATE medical practitioner has issued a strong warning to male youths against injecting their private part with foreign objects which may cause significant complication and damage. This came after he attended to more than ten teenagers in Noro, Western Province who have suffered severe health complications after injecting baby oil and other foreign substances into their private…

‘All clear’ tsunami advisory

After threat analysis by Technical Hazard Agencies and the check with the Provincial Disaster Offices, the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) through NEOC formally issues a TSUNAMI ALL-CLEAR STATEMENT for the Solomon Islands. The country was advised to prepare any unusual waves that was likely to be generated from the Russia’s earthquake and tsunami on…