Burial ground affected by rising tide raising concern amongst villagers By GEHAZI SEKO Solomon Star Stringer The remote coastal community of Molivaqa village in Northwest Choiseul is witnessing a painful reminder of the growing impacts of climate change, as rising sea levels have swallowed parts of the village’s once sacred graveyard. For generations, the burial…
Motion of No Confidence Against Premier Billy Veo Set Down for Wednesday By ULUTAH GINASolomon Star, Gizo The Western Provincial Assembly (WPA) officially convened its first sitting for 2026 on in Gizo Monday morning marked by high political tension as a formal challenge to the current leadership looms. The sitting is underway at the Fair Trade Conference Room in Gizo. While…
Honiara – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has confirmed that ten Cabinet Ministers have tendered their resignations. The Prime Minister received formal advice from the Governor-General confirming the resignations of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Civil Aviation and Communications Hon. Fredrick Kologeto; Minister for Health and Medical Services Hon. Paul Bosawai; Minister for Justice and…
Delicious dinner goes wrong for family after being poisoned By ULUTAH GINA Solomon Star, Gizo One young man is died while four others survive after allegedly consuming a balloon fish at Lale Village on Rannoggah in Western Province. Balloon fish is said to be poisonous and harmful to the body. The group was rushed to Gizo Hospital on Monday morning after feeling ill hours after…
Ten Members of Parliament (MP) most of whom are also members of the Peoples First Party (PFP) have tendered their resignation as Ministers from the Jeremiah Manele led regime on Sunday night. Reports said, those who have resigned included; Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Communication and Aviation Frederick Kologeto; Minister for Health and…
Defence to confirm whether to call evidence, remain silent, or make a no-case-to-answer submission By ASSUMPTA BUCHANANSolomon Star, Honiara The prosecution on Friday closed its case in the trial of Moffat Konofilia, who faces charges linked to the November 2021 Honiara riots. The matter has been adjourned to this week for the defence to confirm whether it will…
Australia, New Zealand Hand Over Toyota Land Cruisers Three Provinces Education Providers (EPs) from Isabel, Rennell and Bellona (Renbel), and Honiara City Council have received three new Toyota Land Cruisers valued at SBD1.3 million. The support was made possible under the Education Sector Support Program (ESSP), funded by the Governments of Australia and New Zealand in partnership with the…
Female staff of the Fund have been acknowledged for their dedication and valuable contributions Female staff from various departments within Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) office in Honiara took time out to participate in the International Women’s Day celebration last week. The annual event was held in Honiara on Tuesday 10 March 2026. The two-day programme began with a parade, followed by the official opening ceremony…
By ASSUMPTA BUCHANANSolomon Star, Honiara The Magistrate’s Court has adjourned the ruling on a “no case to answer” submission in the case of two men charged over an armed robbery at the new complex of the University of the South Pacific (USP) in East Honiara in 2022. Eddie Maki, 30, and Chris Yambeyabbi, 37, a…
Premier Veo faces motion of no confidence as Assembly gets underway on Monday By ULUTAH GINA Solomon Star, Gizo The Western Provincial Assembly (WPA) meeting begins today in the Western Provincial capital of Gizo, with the province’s proposed budget expected to dominate discussions among Members of the Provincial Assembly (MPAs). Political observers say the outcome…