Police ‘Zero Tolerance Operation’ to resume

Police in Honiara will resume its ‘Zero Tolerance Operation’ in the capital as of Thursday -31 July 2025 to ensure members of the public are safe during the weekends. The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) Commissioner Moses Mangau announced this.  “We started this operation last weekend with great success. Twelve suspects have been arrested for different offenses, while…

Choiseul residents benefit from Australia’s support

Residents in Choiseul are celebrating the completion and progress of several community infrastructure projects across the Province, funded under the Solomon Islands – Australia Community Partnerships. From sanitation and water access to education and solar power, each initiative responds directly to priorities identified by local communities. These projects reflect Australia’s commitment to supporting locally led development and delivering real…

Fine for drunk-driving in Auki

Two suspects who have been arrested by Auki police recently were fined $200.00 each with a default of 20 days imprisonment in Auki Magistrates’ Court. Magistrate Max Haniel delivered the decision on 25 July 2025 after the duo was arrested and charged by Auki police for consuming alcohol in a moving vehicle. The prosecutor presented the case…

Site visit to prepare for Naha health centre’s opening

A site visit to the new Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre has been undertaken to view progress and discuss planning for the commencement of services at the much-anticipated facility. Health officials and health workers from the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), Honiara City Council (HCC) and National Referral Hospital (NRH) undertook the visit. The tour is the first…

Bus driver, conductor nabbed for operating short-bus route

A public bus driver and his conductor were arrested for operating a short-route service in Honiara. The Honiara City Council (HCC), through its Law Enforcement Division carried out the arrest.  Operating short-bus route is a violation of the Honiara City Council Public Transport Ordinance. The arrest was made following routine checks conducted within the city to ensure compliance with…

School table tennis program

The Honiara Table Tennis Association (HTTA) has continued to roll out its program called the “Smash Down Barriers (SDB)” to schools in Honiara. HTTA confirmed to Star Sport on Tuesday that they have visited and signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) with various schools in Honiara to roll out the program for the second quarter of…

AIM-N project unveiled

OVER 16,000 people across Western, Choiseul, and Isabel provinces are expected to benefit from the $160 million (USD19m) project. Supervising Minister for Agriculture and Livestock, Wayne Ghemu confirmed this during the launch of the Agriculture Investment for Markets and Nutrition (AIM-N) project in the opening of the five days workshop in Honiara on Monday. The AIM-N…

Floorball team appeals for support ahead of qualifiers

The Floorball Federation Solomon Islands (FFSI) has appealed to all business houses and companies for support ahead of the Men’s World Floorball Championship Asia Oceania Floorball Confederation (AOFC) Qualification. The qualifier will be held in Wellington, New Zealand, from 13th–18th January 2026. The Solomon Islands is one of ten countries from the AOFC that will compete for four…