Beverlyn Labu is one of the hardworking young mothers in Auki, Malaita who found a way to support her family by selling clothes. Beverlyn is a mother of three children. She lives in Kona village, which is about 5 kilometres from Auki town, along the South Road in Central Kwara’ae. In an interview, Beverlyn shared that…
An alleged illegal cross-border trade of beche-de-mer between Bougainville and the Western Province has raised serious concern among authorities and local communities in the border region. Reports reaching the Solomon Star revealed that within two weeks, at least 10 boats from Bougainville have crossed the far western border into Solomon Islands waters through Lofung in the Shortland…
The Solomon Islands Government on Thursday handed over new ICT equipment to Provincial Youth and Children Focal Officers, marking a significant step toward strengthening child protection systems and youth engagement across the country. The initiative, supported by UNICEF through the European Union-funded Provincial Government Service Delivery Programme, provides nine Provincial Governments with computers and printers…
The second state-owned school in the country, Waimapuru National Secondary School’s 84 hectares of land in Makira Ulawa province is currently being logged by a logging company, KS. Minister of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) Tozen Leokana will discuss with his permanent secretary on the option of writing to Commissioner of Forest to suspend the logging…
Solomon Islands duo John Orobulu and James Do’oro have helped Fiji’s Rewa FC secure the FMF Inter-District Championship (IDC) 2025 title, a trophy the club last lifted 15 years ago. The win marks the pair’s second silverware with Rewa this season, as both players played instrumental roles throughout the tournament. Orobulu continued his remarkable scoring…
The Solomon Islands Men’s National Basketball Team opened their 2025 FIBA Melanesian Cup campaign with a historic 70-67 victory over Fiji on Monday night at the Friendship Hall in Honiara. Despite trailing 25-22 at the end of the first period, the hosts backed by hundreds of vocal supporters fought back strongly in the second quarter…
The Solomon Islands Women’s National Basketball Team suffered defeat in their opening match of the 2025 FIBA Melanesian Cup, going down 63-30 to New Caledonia on Monday at the Friendship Hall in Honiara. It was a tough start for the hosts, who managed only three points in the opening period as New Caledonia raced to…
John Orobulu has clinched the Golden Boot award at the FMF IDC 2025, scoring an impressive 7 goals throughout the tournament. The Stratum Construction Solomon Islands International Rewa FC striker delivered a sensational performance, showcasing his finishing prowess and consistency on the big stage. Orobulu’s standout contributions were key to Rewa FC’s strong showing, solidifying…
President of OUR Party, Hon. Jimson Tanangada, has clarified the Party’s official position regarding the recent resignation of Hon. Harry Kuma, following media reporting that has taken earlier responses out of context. Hon. Tanangada reaffirmed that OUR Party remains strong, united, and firmly guided by its founding principles of Ownership, Unity, and Responsibility. He rejected suggestions…
The Honiara City Council (HCC) Bus Service Committee has issued a public apology to the residents of Honiara following the recent media announcement that the Council would begin operating its own bus service on October 1, 2025. The Committee clarified that the announcement was premature and that operations have not yet started. The Committee acknowledges…