Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 7 Vonunu, Vella La Vella Western Province has called for stronger community governance and policing mechanisms to address growing social issues across communities in the province. Speaking during the motion of Sine Die at the Western Provincial Assembly meeting in Gizo on Friday, Hon.Rence Sore, highlighted the need to…
Alex Masae has been named captain of the Solomon Islands Men’s National Basketball Team for the upcoming FIBA Melanesian Cup 2025, which tips off on Monday, October 13, in Honiara. Head coach Michael Nao confirmed the appointment during the team’s final training session ahead of the competition’s opening day. “Our team captain for the Melanesian…
AN excavator operator is dead after he got trapped when the machine fell into the sea in Marovo, Western Province on Saturday. Initial report said, the tragic accident occurred after the excavator slipped into the ocean and submerged under water. It subsequently claimed the life of the operator employed by Fairtrade Company. The company is owned by Member of Parliament (MP) for Marovo, Hon. Amoi Chachabule. It…
The lack of prioritising mental health in the country’s national health system has been described as a “missing link” in Solomon Islands’ overall healthcare framework. A senior medical practitioner has voiced serious concern over this situation during an interview with the Solomon Star The doctor, who requested anonymity, said while the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) continues to invest in…
The Government on behalf of the people of Solomon Islands has extended its warm greetings and heartfelt congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of Fiji as they celebrate their 55th Independence Anniversary. Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, MP, conveyed his message to Fijian Prime Minister Hon. Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka, highlighting the deep and enduring friendship…
Western Provincial Premier Hon. Billy Veo has clarified Western Province’s role in the 54th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Retreat in Noro, emphasizing that despite frustrations over the event’s organization, the province remains proud to have hosted the prestigious regional gathering. Speaking during the Western Provincial Assembly session on Monday at the Chahcha Conference Room in Gizo, Premier Veo described the…
A heated debate erupted in the Western Provincial Assembly (WPA) during discussions on the Draft Revised Budget 2025/2026, after Ward 17 MPA Hon. Silas Lezutuni delivered a passionate plea for the government to prioritise the long-promised clean water supply project for his constituents. Hon. Lezutuni last week criticised the proposed $40.2 million budget, saying it fails to reflect the true priorities of rural communities and…
Twenty-year-old Fred Valentina is set to become only the third taekwondo athlete from the Solomon Islands to compete at the World Taekwondo Championships in China. Solomon Islands Taekwondo Union (SITU) head coach Junior Maetia, who will accompany ther young lad to the 27th edition of the Championships in Wuxi, China, from October 24-30, expressed confidence in the young…
Twenty-five year-old Francyne Solomon is among the new faces set to make their debut for the Solomon Islands Women’s National Basketball Team in the FIBA Melanesian Cup 2025, which tips off in Honiara on Monday. Speaking to Star Sports, the D-Fenders Basketball Club player expressed her pride and excitement about representing the country for the first time.…
SEASONAL workers from Malaita Province are making a lasting impact back home, helping to rehabilitate the Namobauala–Gwaisusru feeder road in Central Kwara’ae Constituency. The road, which links more than 800 residents to schools, health clinics, markets, and the provincial capital Auki, had fallen into disrepair after years of neglect. For many families, poor access meant…