Tozen Leokana, Minister of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), has appealed to all teachers nation-wide to never underestimate the power of their influence. The delivered the powerful message on the occasion of World Teachers’ Day (WTD) Friday in Honiara. Leokana described WTD as a day dedicated to honoring the teaching profession—one that shapes every other profession and plays a foundational role in…
People of Gizo-Kolombangara Constituency (GKC) in the Western Province are set to benefit from a significant development with the establishment of a new Fishery Centre in Gizo. A supporting branch is located at Ringgi Station on Kolombangara Island. This project is an initiative of the constituency office, under the leadership of the Member of Parliament…
POLICE are investigating and hunting for three local middle men who have been issued with nearly $180 million in cash to buy gold in Honiara but have yet to show up with any gold, according to informed sources. The money was allegedly paid by three Asians to three Solomon Islands nationals, including a police constable. The trio (Asians) are helping police in…
The second delivery of the Solomon Islands Senior Executive Women in Leadership Program for this year 2025 was held last week in Honiara. The program was initially devised in partnership with the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), the Solomon Islands Women in Business Association (SIWIBA), and the Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants…
Woodford International School in East Honiara is the top best private operated school in the country this year. That’s according to ’Schoolbell.net,’ a leading global education rankings platform. (https://schoolbell.net/sb/private-schools/) Dylan the Regional Director, Oceania Division in a statement issued to Solomon Star over the weekend revealed this. “We’ve published a new piece, 3 Best Private Schools in…
I am writing to sincerely express my concern regarding the Solomon Islands Government’s decision to ban external partners from attending the 54th Pacific Island Forum (PIF) meeting in Honiara, as this raises significant issues related to transparency and inclusiveness in governance. According to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific…