Western Provincial Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 10, Iriqilaa, North Vella Lavella, Hon. Freedom Tozaka has called for an urgent education conference to be held no later than June 2026 following poor academic performance by secondary schools in the province.Hon. Tozaka made the call in light of the 2025 academic results released by the Ministry…
Frontline educators across the Solomon Islands are raising serious concerns about the competency of some newly graduated teachers, particularly those trained at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU). They are now calling for stricter admission standards to protect the quality of education nationwide. Veteran teachers claimed that some recent graduates struggle with basic professional tasks,…
POLICE have confirmed that a ray boat discovered at Dai Islands in North Malaita belongs to a villager from Yandina, while the 40-horsepower Yamaha engine attached to it is the property of the Yandina Clinic in Central Province. Malaita Province Police Commander Michael Ramosaea disclosed this during an interview with Solomon Star on Monday. Mr…
The President of the Solomon Islands Bar Association (SIBA), Peter Teddy has condemned personal attacks on judges, warning that such criticism undermines judicial independence and threatens democratic governance. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 Legal Year at the High Court last Friday, Teddy said the judiciary and the judicial system had faced criticism in…
Graduates of the Solomon Islands Professional Diploma of Accounting (PDA) can gain international recognition and global professional credibility, according to the President of the Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA), Mr. Johnson Lobo. Mr. Lobo made the remarks while addressing 40 graduates from the third cohort of the PDA program, who graduated last week at…
The opening round of the OFC Pro-League wrapped up last Saturday at the North Harbour Stadium in New Zealand, turning focus to Papua New Guinea for the round 2 of competition. The OFC Pro-League Round 1 delivers early drama, tactical battles and a clear signal that the region’s newest elite competition is ready to raise…
A major tribe in Central Guadalcanal, CHACHA, will take the first peace initiative to compensate Paramount Chief Walton Naezon after his vehicle was stoned during a confrontation at Obo Obo village near Gold Ridge on Wednesday, 21 January. The incident occurred after rioters—made up of youths, men and women—burnt about 30 machines belonging to Gold…
Solomon Islands is mourning the passing of Lady Joy Kere, a respected diplomat, public servant, and sports administrator whose career broke barriers and inspired generations of women across the nation. Beyond diplomacy, Lady Joy Kere was deeply committed to sport development and women’s leadership. She served as President of the Solomon Islands Netball Federation (SINFED),…
There is a need for stronger transparency, accountability and institutional reform to reinforce public trust in the Solomon Islands’ governance system. Speaking during December’s Motion of Sine-Die, Member of Parliament (MP) for West New Georgia–Vona Vona Constituency Hon George Temahua, said that strong institutions were “the foundation of public trust” and urged lawmakers to ensure that reforms translate into tangible…
Member of Parliament (MP) for West New Georgia–Vona Vona Constituency Hon George Temahua, has warned that rising living costs, youth unemployment and climate change are straining households and threatening national stability, urging Parliament to intensify efforts to strengthen institutions and service delivery. Speaking during the Motion of Sine-Die in December, Temahua said the Solomon Islands economy remains…