A local surgeon Dr Augustine Melly successfully performed the first holmium laser lithotripsy for bladder stones in the country with the support of Dr. Chen Xulong of the 4th China Medical Team. This marks the Solomon Islands’ formal entry into a new era of minimally invasive urological surgery. This was performed at the China-aided National Referral Hospital Comprehensive Medical Center (CMC).…
The Government of Solomon Islands reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the serious and ongoing threat posed by Unexploded Ordnance (UXO). This was during the National UXO Coordination Meeting held at the Mendana Hotel on Wednesday. Hon. Jimson Tanangada, Minister for Police, National Security and Correctional Services, delivered the opening remarks underscoring the critical need for coordinated action…
THE Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has safely disposed off 6,121 unexploded ordnances (UXOs) across the country in 2024. Of this total, 3,200 UXOs were cleared in Western Province under Operation Render Safe. Officer-in-Charge of the EOD Unit, Ansa Puaraua, revealed the figures during his presentation at…
Honiara Netball Association (HNA) has successfully held its 2025 season award ceremony more than a week ago on Friday night 17th October at the King Solomon Hotel in Honiara where the winners of the competition was awarded for their hard work and effort throughout the season. HNA held the award ceremony to recognize the outstanding…
The Solomon Islands National Statistics Office, SINSO, has concluded a Geographic Information System, GIS, training on Friday 3rd October 2025 conducted by the Pacific Community, SPC in Honiara. The five-day training aimed to provide the statisticians with the necessary skills to confidently and more efficiently work on their statistical geographic framework updates, map preparation, planning,…
A five-day media training workshop for provincial stringers is currently underway in Honiara, aimed at sharpening journalistic skills and promote responsible storytelling across the islands. Organised by the Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) in partnership with BBC Media Action, the training runs along the theme; “The Islands Storyteller: A Refresher on Modern News Reporting.”…
THE Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has safely disposed of 6,121 unexploded ordnances (UXOs) nation-wide in 2024. Of this total, 3,200 UXOs were cleared in Western Province under Operation Render Safe. Officer-in-Charge of the EOD Unit, Ansa Puaraua, revealed the figures during his presentation at the National…
Four years after surviving a World War II bomb explosion at Lengakiki, Central Honiara, one of the victims is still waiting for government assistance or compensation. Maeverlyn Kabolo Pitanoe, one of two survivors of the tragic blast on May 9, 2021, said she continues to endure physical pain, emotional trauma, and financial hardship. The explosion…
An unexploded ordinance (UXO) went off this evening, Thursday, at Town Ground, West Honiara causing a huge bang and fear within the vicinity. Reports reaching Solomon Star said, the explosion occurred closed to the Scripture Union building along the Lengakiki road right opposite the Town-ground rugby field. A person was reportedly injured as a result…
FOUR former Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) officers have been acquitted of defrauding the government of $1,594,935.12 in payments to a shipping company that did not provide services. The ruling was delivered by Principal Magistrate Ishmael Kekou on 23 October 2025. The accused, former Finance Controller Stephen Dalipanda, former Senior Accountant Randy Hatigeva, former Health Procurement Officer Robert Manu and former…