Local teachers have been urged to help build a healthier, stronger, and more active Solomon Islands through the power of Physical Education (PE). Permanent Secretary (PS) for the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), Dr. Franco Rodie issued the statement during his speech at the opening of the five-day Overseas Training Course on…
Solomon Islands rising futsal star Jayroll Patty named “Player of the Year Award” The Solomon Islands rising futsal star Jayroll Patty has been named Player of the Year award after an outstanding performance in the SIFF Super Futsal League (SSFL) 2025 season, helping his team Dawn FC secured the season’s title. Patty secured the award…
Despite his team finishing at the bottom end of the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Super Futsal League table, Koa Hill FC’s prolific goal scorer Junior Michael has claimed the Golden Boot award. The 20-year-old forward ended the season with an impressive 31 goals, topping the league’s scoring chart. Speaking to Star Sports after the…
Ever since taking up taekwondo in 2023, it has been a dream for local athlete Fred Valentina to compete at the World Taekwondo Championship. Fast forward two years, the 20-year-old is now in full preparation mode as he gears up for his first-ever appearance at the 2025 World Taekwondo Championship, set to take place in…
The Western Provincial Government (WPG) has presented a revised total budget of $40, 224, 244 for the fiscal year 2025/2026, reflecting an upward adjustment from the previous allocation of $36,733,592. Delivering the budget speech before the Western Provincial Assembly in Gizo, the Provincial Finance Minister Hon. Ronnie Ghemu said the revised figures demonstrate the province’s…
An international consultant in fisheries economics, aquaculture, and community development, Mitsuo Iinuma, has teamed up with students from the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) to conduct hands-on marine resource monitoring at Tiaro Bay Marine Protected Area (MPA). The initiative was carried out in close collaboration with the Ministry of Fisheries, community members from Tiaro Bay…
Four emerging journalists from the Solomon Islands are traveling to Australia as part of the Solomon Islands Media Emerging Leaders Country Press Australia Placement. The program, aimed at building capacity and providing real-world newsroom experience, will see these journalists spend two weeks on attachment with two regional newspapers in the state of Victoria. The participants: • Loretta Brigidia Manele – Island Sun…
The Government of National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) assures the people of Solomon Islands that its members remain united and fully committed to supporting Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele. This is despite recent media reports of instability. Members of the GNUT Caucus have discussed recent issues and emphasized that, even when they have different views on some…
Western Provincial Public Accounts Committee (PPAC) has reaffirmed that the Western Province’s pursuit of autonomy and statehood remains a non-negotiable agenda, underscoring the urgent need to establish new “power centres” to strengthen governance and economic growth. Presenting the committee’s report, PPAC Chairman Hon. Oppunity Kulu said the province must now focus on regaining positive economic…
LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has condemned the endless political instability that has continued to plague the Prime Minister’s (PM) leadership of the GNUT regime. Responding to the PM’s statement that he has the numbers, Hon. Wale said, it is clear that the PM does not have control over the numbers, as he claimed. Rather,…