Miss Kiribati – Kimberly Tokanang arrives in Honiara to a colourful welcome this morning ahead of the upcoming Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) 2025 which kicks off next week. The 25 year old was welcomed by Miss Solomon and members of the MPIP-SI organizing team, the Kiribati community and members of the public in Honiara. …
THE national government has been urged to collaborate with churches to raise awareness and combat the increasing prevalence of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in the country. This call follows remarks by the Minister of Health and Medical Services, Dr Paul Bosawai during the handover of the China-funded SBD90Million Comprehensive Medical Centre to the Solomon Islands Government…
Dear Editor – I am writing to express my concern regarding the article published on January 26, 2025, in the Solomon Star, titled “Med Students Demand Truth from SITESA.” As a third-year MBBS student at the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG), I feel it is necessary to clarify and address certain inaccuracies in the…
A NEW chapter has unfolded in Solomon lslands football arena as six of the country’s young footballers have secured moves to play for clubs in Australia’s National Premier Leagues (NPL) for the 2025/2026 season. This marks a crucial step forward for the development of the sport in the country and highlights the growing influence of…
FORMER Honiara City Councillor for Vura Ward, Reginald Ngati has raised concerns about the intentions behind the Port Adam seaweed farming project in Small Malaita. Mr Ngati, who came second to the current Member of Parliament (MP) for Small Malaita, Rick Houenipwela, in the 2024 National Election race, questioned the timing and focus of the…
SMOKING in indoor spaces and on public transport vehicles will be banned once relevant government authorities upgrade guidelines on advertisement, promotion, packaging and labelling requirements on tobacco products. This was announced by Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele speaking at the handover of the National Referral Hospital (NRH) Comprehensive Medical Centre (CMC) last Friday. The CMC will…
CONCERNS have emerged over the use of offensive language by some Solomon Islands seasonal workers employed in Australia under Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme. While the majority of Solomon Islands seasonal workers have been praised for their dedication and positive contributions, isolated incidents have raised alarm. One such case surfaced after a video was…
Coral Sea Resort & Casino has officially signed its sponsorship agreement with MPIP – SI for the upcoming Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) 2025. Our local Miss Solomon Islands Pageant, annually organized by the MPIP-SI Organizing Committee, has received continued support from Coral Sea over the years, cementing their position as one of the Silver…
A SOLOMON Islands National University (SINU) student has raised complaints against the 2025 selection process of the Apprenticeship Programme sponsored by the National Government through the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) at the university. The student, who spoke on the condition of anonymity said, he demands a clear explanation from MCILI on…
ITS the first time for Emily, her husband Pita Trisha and their younger son Junior to travel 237 Miles from Honiara to Gizo, the Western Provincial capital, to sell mangoes. The couple from Visale in North West Guadalcanal have five children – three of whom are married and two, including Junior, who are still in…