Gizo Police in Western Province have arrested and charged four suspects for criminal trespass that led to the attempted murder of a 20-year-old male victim at Jamia village in Vella La Vella, Western Province (WP). Acting Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Western Province Superintendent Wilken Miriki says, “The suspects, who are from different villages, went to Jamia village…
A man has died following a tragic weather-related incident in Noro, Western Province, on the afternoon of Tuesday, 27 January 2026.Police say the incident occurred at around 2:00pm when a large tree collapsed onto a leaf-built residential dwelling during severe weather conditions affecting the area.The adult male occupant of the house sustained serious injuries as…
The Commissioner of Forest Resources has labelled Alekoti Alevangana’s lousy tarnishing tactic in a Solomon Star article as mere illusive claims; attempting to misinform the public. Titled, “FSC accuses Commissioner of Forests over termination of TMA”; the intention was clear – a propaganda in attempt to camouflage his own wrongful doings, the Commissioner responded in a statement. …
Police have launched a search operation following a report of a missing person believed to have been washed away while attempting to cross the Lunga River near the Crusher Area, East of Honiara. The incident was reported to police after information was received that a young adult male was crossing the river with others when…
An inquiry into three missing people at sea between Isabel and Russell Islands during the Christmas period last year have been set up between officers of the Royal Solomon Police Force (RSIPF) at Yandina, with the support from Auki police. Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) of Malaita Province, Superintendent Michael Ramosaea, said a banana boat and…
The Ministry of Public Service has come out to correct what it describes as ‘inaccurate and misleading’ reporting concerning Mr Solomon Kalu and the position of Director-General of the Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption (SIICAC). No Appointment Was Ever Made The Ministry clarifies that Mr Kalu was never appointed to the position of Director-General of SIICAC. Accordingly, there was no rejection…
Mr Matthew Findlay has been announced as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Solomon Airlines. Solomon Airlines Chairman Mr Frank Wickham announced the appointment on Wednesday 28th January. Mr Findlay will commence in the role from 16 February, 2026. Prior to taking up his duties, Solomon Airlines and Mr Findlay will attend to all final regulatory requirements of The Civil…
Solomon Islands international Jimson Abana is set to join Fijian side Nadi FC ahead of the upcoming 2026 season. No stranger to domestic football in Fiji, the 19-year-old forward previously featured for Labasa FC, where he enjoyed a successful spell with the club. Abana is the latest signing for the Green Machine as Nadi FC…
Preparatory work is now currently underway to re-establish the Meteorological Station in Kirakira after many years of closure. The provincial Secretary for Makira Ulawa Province, Christopher Waiwori in a statement welcomed the re-establishment of the Met-Station in Kirakira as it is vital that such service is available in the province to provide reliable and effective…
Solomon Islands local assistant referee Charles Sau has been appointed to officiate in the second round of the 2026 OFC Professional League, which gets underway this weekend in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Sau, an OFC Badge official, will be part of the match officiating team for the second circuit of the league’s inaugural season,…