The U.S. Embassy in Honiara, through its Speakers Program, has supported a train-the-trainer “Stop the Bleed” initiative at the National Referral Hospital (NRH). The training was led by U.S. physician Dr. Eileen Natuzzi, MD, as part of her long-standing philanthropic contributions to Solomon Islands’ medical community. Following the initial session, Dr. Rooney Jagilly, NRH’s Head of General Surgery, conducted a training for…
Solomon Islands goalkeeper James Do’oro has celebrated his first league title with Fijian giants Rewa FC in his debut season. The 29-year-old shot-stopper has been a standout for the Delta Tigers, playing a key role in helping them secure back-to-back Extra Super Premier League titles with a game to spare. Speaking to Star Sports, Do’oro said he was delighted to lift his…
Graduates of the University of the South Pacific (USP) Solomon Islands Campus Alumni Network gathered on Friday at the Friendship Hall in Honiara to celebrate their academic achievements. The event was graced by His Majesty King Tupou VI of Tonga, Chancellor of USP, and Mr. Siosiua ‘Utoikamanu, Chair of the USP Council and Interim Management Group (IMG). In his address, Mr. Utoikamanu…
The Solomon Islands national futsal team, Kurukuru, have reasserted their dominance in Oceania after ending a six-year drought to claim their seventh OFC Futsal Men’s Nations Cup title on Wednesday in Suva. Gone are the days of legendary names like Elliott Ragomo, Jack Whitney, James Egeta, and others who once brought pride and joy to fans at home and…
A 55-year-old male person has been arrested and remanded by Tulagi Police for allegedly raping a 5-year-old girl recently in a village in Big Ngela, Central Province. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Central Province Superintendent David Soakai said, “The rape incidents occurred without the victim’s consent on two different occasions.” “The first rape incident occurred in November 2024, and the recent…
Rising Fustal star Jayroll Patty who scooped the Man of the Match (MOTM) award in the final showdown against Tuvalu on Wednesday in Fiji has expressed pride for being recognised as the player of the final match. He described the feeling as a proud moment for his sporting journey. The young lad is part of…
PRIMARY and secondary school teachers in Western Province have completed practical training sessions under the Physical Education (PE) Capacity Building Program. The training, which followed several days of theory classes, was coordinated by the National Sports Council (NSC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development…
A five day conference to discuss Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles aimed at creating safer public spaces was held in Honiara. The Pacific Technical Assistance Conference was held at the King Solomon Hotel in Honiara and brought together officials from the Honiara City Council (HCC) and experts from New Zealand. Key speakers, included Emma McGill, Frances Sullivan, and Jacinta Straker the Group Manager Organisation…
LEADER of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale says the figures revealed in relation to maternity and infant deaths and low immunization rates for children are very alarming. In a statement last week, Hon Wale said it is totally inexcusable and he is demanding swift government intervention to respond to these problems. Hon. Wale was responding to the…
University study has an exciting new look in Solomon Islands that is setting a new benchmark for sustainable and inclusive education in the Pacific. In Honiara, the capital, a striking new facility has just opened its doors. The newly completed University of the South Pacific (USP) Solomon Islands Campus is the first climate-resilient, accessible tertiary…