Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has came out to congratulate Kurukuru for retaining the top spot as the Futsal Champions of the Pacific. Hon Wale said it is an achievement all Solomon Islanders should be proud about because victory is a testament of commitment, hard work, perseverance and most importantly discipline on and off the court. “I would like…
THE National Sports Council (NSC) is pushing ahead with its efforts to strengthen physical education (PE) and sports development across the Solomon Islands. This is done through a partnership with the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Under a program led by Shandong Foreign Trade Vocational College it has brought Associate Professor Xu and Director Li to Honiara for three weeks, where they are training…
WOMEN of the United Church in Solomon Islands (UCSI) are this week celebrating their 5th Solomon Islands Women’s Seminar at Saeragi, West Gizo, Western Province. The week-long program, which began on Tuesday 23rd September, will conclude on Friday 26th September. It is hosted by the Central West Region (CWR) through its annual program for UCSI women. This…
WESTERN Provincial Minister for Sports, Hon. Eric Hitu, has appealed for an united effort among communities, leaders, and government agencies to improve public health and strengthen sports development in the province. Speaking at the official opening of the Physical Education Capacity Building Program, Minister Hitu emphasized the importance of adopting a “Healthy Settings” approach, which focuses on…
Honiara – Expressing her thanks to the Australian and New Zealand Governments for their assistance in helping to develop Bloody Ridge National Historical Park, Minister of Culture and Tourism (MCT), the Hon. Choylin Yim Douglas has called on all donor partners to join the Solomon Islands Government in further developing the park into a world-class historical site.…
The Honiara Table Tennis Association (HTTA) is set to host its 2025 championship next month in Honiara. HTTA confirmed to Star Sport yesterday that this year’s championship is set to run from 8-9 of October at the Multipurpose court. Registration opens as of Wednesday 24th September 2025 and will close on 4th October 2025 before the tournament…
Dear Editor – I write to advocate for the involvement of women in leadership and national security. Pacific feminist Sharon Bhagwan-Rolls emphasized at the recent Pacific Islands Leaders Forum the need for women’s involvement in national security discussions, especially on human security, peace, and development. While I acknowledge that in the Solomon Islands, males remain…
DEAR Editor – As a Solomon Islands Student of the University of the South Pacific, I am deeply concerned about the violation of human rights in our country. Many citizens, particularly women, children, and people in rural areas, face limited access to education, healthcare, and protection from abuse. Poverty and neglect make these groups even more vulnerable,…
Dear Editor – Thank you for providing me with a space on your editorial page to bring to your attention the ongoing pollution of our water sources in Honiara. People living near main streams and rivers in Honiara were the major cause of water pollution. These water sources have been polluted for many years without immediate restricted measures.…
Solomon Islands had successfully participated at a seminar on Standardization Cooperation in Intelligent Equipment Manufacturing for Developing Countries. The event was held from August 26 to September 8, 2025, in China. Hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China and the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Mechanization Sciences Group Co. Ltd (CAAMS), the seminar gathered representatives…