December 2025 - Page 5 of 20 - Solomon Star News

SI, Vanuatu strengthen regional cooperation through peer learning exchange

News, News - NationalBy Moffat Mamu December 26, 2025

The Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS) successfully hosted a week‑long peer learning exchange with a high‑level delegation from Vanuatu’s Department of Local Authority, deepening regional cooperation on decentralization, risk‑informed development, and performance‑based provincial financing through the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) of the Provincial Governance Strengthening Program of MPGIS. The exchange reaffirmed…

Vanuatu nursing students acknowledged

News, News - NationalBy Moffat Mamu December 26, 2025

A total of 41 Year Three nursing students from Vanuatu have been honoured by the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) on Monday 22nd December. This was during a completion and recognition ceremony held at the SINU Kukum Campus Hall. The brief but colourful ceremony celebrated the 2023–2025 cohort of Vanuatu nursing students who have successfully…

Takwaisae community hosts historic Jubilee Cross

Features, Features - ReligionBy Solomon Star News December 26, 2025

Takwaisae community in Zone Three, Buma Parish, West Kwaio Constituency, marked a historic milestone on Sunday, December 21, 2025, as it hosted a Catholic Jubilee Cross celebration for the first time, drawing a large turnout from surrounding communities. The event was held as part of the 2025 Jubilee Year under the theme “Pilgrims of Hope”,…

Spreading Christmas cheer to Honiara communities

Features, Features - Local EntertainmentBy Moffat Mamu December 26, 2025

Members of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) along with the AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP), recently visited communities across Honiara to deliver Christmas gifts and support festive activities. The visits were a way to thank communities for their ongoing partnership throughout the year. The program began at Naha Police Station, where the team…

Premier Sagupari welcomes CPLT, RSIPF to CP

News, News - NationalBy Moffat Mamu December 26, 2025

Premier Kenneth Sagupari of Central Province (CP) warmly welcomed the China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) and the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) delegation during a police cooperation visit to Central Islands Province recently. During a three-day visit to the province, CPLT, and RSIPF, they provided various police training sessions, conducted community visits, and delivered…

Gizo/Kolo cup delivers exciting match results

Sports, Sports - NationalBy Moffat Mamu December 26, 2025

The Gizo Kolombangara Constituency Cup held at Ringi in Kolombangara Western Province continued to deliver thrilling football action this week with teams from across the constituency battling for crucial points. In one of the high-scoring encounters, North Kolombangara defeated Gizo Coastal 5–3 during the first match on Monday at full time in an entertaining match…

BIG SAVINGS ON AIR FARES IN SOLOMON AIRLINES BOXING DAY SALE!

News, News - BusinessBy Moffat Mamu December 26, 2025

Up to 20% discount on flights to five destinations have been announced by Solomon Airlines on Friday 26 December as part of their Boxing Day sales. The five destinations are – BRISBANE, AUCKLAND, SANTO, HONIARA, MUNDA and runs for about two weeks. “Solomon Airlines has announced a Boxing Day Sale with savings up to 20%…

The State of Our University

News, News - NationalBy Moffat Mamu December 26, 2025

Introduction As the year draws to a close, I wish to share with all Solomon Islanders an overview of the state of our National University. I am proud to report that the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) is stronger than ever – and this success is not due to me alone, but to the collective…

Who is Santa Claus?

Private View, ViewpointBy Moffat Mamu December 24, 2025

By Nelson HU Boso, Noro Town. Once again, its December and we are in another season of nativity known to many Christians, and perhaps other religions, as Christmas. Once again, we as parents and guardians will be pestered into or nagged at by our dear ones. And it is about this queried persona non grata…

Bina Harbour Project Achieves Key Design Milestone

News, News - NationalBy Moffat Mamu December 24, 2025

AFTER a year of geotechnical and other studies and intensive design work, the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant Project has completed a concept design for the port, marine-side infrastructure, and onshore facilities. It was presented to the project’s cross-government Technical Working Group (TWG) in Honiara early December. The concept design is detailed enough to be costed and…