Twelve (12) apprentices from the Solomon Islands National University’s Technical and Further Education (SINU TAFE) program are undertaking workplace training at the Australian–funded Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre in Honiara. The students, specialising in electrical trades, are working under the guidance of an Australian sub-contractor responsible for electrical wiring at the new state-of-the-art health…
The Solomon Islands Para Powerlifting (SIPP) team is attending the “Gather, Adjust, Prepare and Sustain” (GAPS) Camp in Australia, which is taking place in the Gold Coast from September 14–20, 2025. Three athletes are representing the country in the camp. They are; Para Powerlifting Coach Leslie Ata alongside athletes Moffat Tolomae and Rose Lydia. They…
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders have acknowledged the potential of the Bina Harbour project in West Kwaio, Malaita Province. The project was highlighted in the Communiqué issued at the conclusion of their Retreat in Noro, Western Province, during the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM). In the Communiqué, Leaders also recognised fisheries development, including through…
The University of the South Pacific Solomon Islands Student Association (USPSISA) launched its two-day Sports Day event at the HCC Multipurpose Indoor and Outdoor Courts in Honiara on Wednesday, 17th September. Speaking to Star Sports, USPSISA Sports Chair Albert Samani emphasized that the event is not just about competition but about bringing students together. “The…
In Abukwau, a small rural community nestled in Auki, Malaita Province, piglets were once believed to be cursed. Families watched helplessly as animals died young, with little hope of survival. Today, the narrative has shifted. Healthy pigs now thrive in sturdy pens, as women cultivate gardens fertilised with pig manure and youths see a future…
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders have raised deep concern over the escalating drug trade in the region, warning that it poses a serious threat to the wellbeing of Pacific communities. In their Communiqué released at the Retreat in Noro, Western Province, during the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM), the Leaders expressed alarm at the…
Dear Editor – It is indeed a great appreciation towards the efforts of government and NGOs to foster participation and engagement of young people in workshops and forums that potentially aimed at youth empowerment, and safeguarding the long-term stability of our nation. This intervention isn’t just about an important step towards an era of building…
Key stakeholders from government agencies, non-government organisations (NGOs), the private sector, exporters, and development partners gathered at the Mendana Hotel for a validation workshop to finalize the country’s draft National Export Policy on Friday September 12. The workshop, organized by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour & Immigration, aimed to present findings and gather feedback…
Preparations are well underway at the Western Provincial capital of Gizo as the Western Provincial Health and Medical Services (WPHMS) gears up to host the annual National Health Setting Conference next week. WPHMS Director Dr. Dickson Boara confirmed the arrangements in an interview with the Solomon Star, saying the event will bring together health professionals and government officials…
Residents of the Rifle Range community came together with officers from the RSIPF and members of the RSIPF & AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) for a two-day celebration marking the Pacific Islands Forum. The event was designed to bring people together through games, sports, and shared meals, while also creating a space for dialogue between…