The Provincial Secretary of Western Province is in Tokyo, Japan to engage with major donor partners on key development initiatives. Patrick Toiraena departed the country on Sunday for the three-day regional workshop under the LEADS (Lead. Adapt. Scale.) Program, a joint initiative involving the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the World…
Former Western Province Premier George Solingi Lilo has expressed concern over what he describes as a growing “quiet crisis of governance” in the country, as public debate intensifies online over the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) issue. Mr Lilo told Solomon Star in a interview last week that the SIPA matter is only “the tip…
The much-awaited relief maintenance works for the Vura Road in East Honiara will commence this week. The Transport Infrastructure Management Services Division (TIMSD) of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), in a statement today, acknowledges the ongoing concern of Vura residents and road users along this road stretch and its deteriorating state. “A local contractor…
A total of 200 local employees are currently engaged in the ongoing China-Aid Auki Road Rehabilitation Project. This marks an increase from the initial stages early last year, when the contractor employed only 50 locals. The growing number of employees demonstrates the company’s strong commitment to engaging with local communities and transferring valuable skills. This…
Attorney General rejects Kalu to head LCC and now SIICAC The Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption (SIICAC) remains without a Director General after the Judicial and Legal Service Commission (JLSC) declined to approve the recommendation of the interview panel. The interview panel comprised of Ombudsman Fred Fakarii, Dr. Patricia Rodie who is a member…
Traffic authorities have begun enforcing long-standing road transport laws that had remained largely unimplemented for years, ordering the removal of illegal under-glow and non-standard LED lights from vehicles during a joint enforcement operation in Honiara last week. The operation, described by officials as one of the first of its kind in recent years, was carried…
The Solomon Islands men’s senior national football team has been confirmed to take part in the expanded FIFA Series 2026, following FIFA’s official announcement of hosts and group allocations this week. The FIFA Series 2026 will feature 48 national teams from around the world, competing in 12 groups of four during the March and April…
After a memorable opening win in their first-ever professional outing on Sunday against PNG Hekari United FC, Solomon Kings head into their second match of the Inaugural OFC Pro League on Wednesday night looking to maintain their perfect start. The Ben Cahn-coached side will face South Melbourne FC, who are also coming off an opening 2–1 win…
The Oceania Taekwondo Union (OTU) is set to host the Oceania Taekwondo Championships 2026 (OTC) 2026 in Australia from 28-29 March 2026. OTU confirmed this early this week announcing the the championship dates. “OTU and the Australian Taekwondo are pleased to announce that the 2026 Oceania Taekwondo Championships will be held in Sydney, Australia on 28–29 March 2026…
The 4th China Medical Team carried out a free medical clinic at the South Seas Evangelical Church (SSEC) in the Gilbert Camp community on Sunday, January 18th, 2026, under the pouring rain in Honiara. The health check was conducted in collaboration with Solomon Islands Chinese Women’s Association. To ensure that medical services precisely met community needs, the medical team, with the assistance of the…