Government through the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) took delivery of additional ground support equipment at Honiara International Airport on 30 December 2025. This marked a key milestone under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2). Financed by the World Bank and implemented by MCA, the equipment was supplied by Shanghai Cartoo Machinery Company Limited, a manufacturer specialising in aviation ground…
The Minister of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Hon. Derek Rawcliffe Manuari, has stressed that tailored support for renewable energy projects in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) is critical to achieving an inclusive and sustainable global energy transition. Minister Manuari made these remarks while delivering the Solomon Islands’ national statement…
More than 800 Early Childhood Education (ECE) teachers have already received their payments under a new salary structure as part of a wider re‑levelling programme backdated to January 2024. This is part of government’s commitment to recognising and improving teachers working condition and welfare, the Education Minister and South Choiseul Member of Parliament (MP) Tozen Leokana has declared. Speaking during the Motion of Sine Die in December 2025…
Minister for Home Affairs and Member for Shortland Islands, Honourable Isikeli Vave, has defended his intervention in the National Olympic Committee Solomon Islands (NOCSI) elections, saying good governance in sports is “non‑negotiable” for the government. Speaking during the Motion of Sine‑Die in parliament, Vave said he had been accused of interference after calling for…
The much-anticipated South Choiseul Constituency Championship (SCCC) 2026 has officially kicked off on Monday at Sasamuga Village, Ward 5, marking a major sporting event for the South Choiseul constituency. The tax-payers’ funded championship, themed as; “Through sports we unite as one people of South Choiseul,” has attracted more than 300 athletes from across the constituency. The event featured participating teams competing in…
The Solomon Islands National U16 men’s futsal team, Junior Kurukuru will kick off their 2026 FA National Futsal Championship campaign today – Tuesday 13th January in Gold Coast, Australia. The side will face Football West U16 in their opening match this morning at 9:30am at the Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre, with head coach Stanley Puairana saying his side…
A sports tournament was successfully held from 25 December to 5 January at Paradise Village, the most populated village in North New Georgia, Western Province. The ‘Sport In Unity” tournament featured soccer for men and netball for women. The tournament brought together teams from West New Georgia and North New Georgia, including participants from Roviana, Munda, and Honiara-based North New Georgia residents. Soccer teams…
The Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward Munda 15 in Western Province, Hon. Palin Veo, has formally acknowledged and congratulated the people of Kekehe and Kindu for the successful hosting of their Christmas and New Year celebrations program. Speaking to the Solomon Star in an interview Hon. Veo expressed his appreciation to the chief,…
Renovation has officially begun on the King Solomon Hotel Kakai Haus in Honiara, marking the start of a major redevelopment project expected to cost around $45 million. Workers were on site this week to remove the existing thatched roof and walls in preparation for building a modern new facility. The redevelopment plan was confirmed by…
Auki police arrested a 64-year-old former police officer for the illegal sale of beer during Christmas and New Year 2026 at Wairokai on 9 January 2026. Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita Province Superintendent Michael Ramosaea said police arrested the suspect and confiscated 12 cartons of beer. Supervising PPC Ramosaea said police also removed kwaso…