To gather information on damages done during Cyclone Maila By ULUTAH GINA Solomon Star Gizo The first team from the Initial Damage Assessment (IDA) unit has been successfully deployed to areas recently affected by adverse conditions, marking a critical step in the government’s response efforts after the Tropical Cyclone hits parts of Western Province and…
Gets two medals at day one of competition By TIMOTHY INIFIRI JNR Star Sports, Honiara Solomon Islands’ most decorated female weightlifter, Jenly Wini Tegu, has added to her impressive list of achievements after winning a gold and a bronze medal on day one of the 2026 IBFC Universal Weightlifting Championship in Apia, Samoa. Competing in…
HONIARA, Solomon Islands – Two senior government officials from the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet [OPMC] attended a workshop on Development of New Quality Productive Forces for Developing Countries in China. The workshop was held from 13 to 24 April 2026. The workshop, organised by the Academy for International Business Officials (AIBO), provided…
$69M PCDF SUCCESS; 400 PROJECTS DELIVERED By ULUTAH GINA Solomon Star, Gizo Western Province has been hailed as a leading “success story” under the Provincial Governance Strengthening Program (PGSP), with more than 400 infrastructure projects delivered across its 26 wards through the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF). Minister for Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening, Rollen Seleso,…
By Richie Tepuke Pautangata Legal Commentator Solomon Islands faces repeated constitutional crises where opposition motions clash with executive power. From Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele’s national case to Renbel’s Premier Derek Pongi, these disputes reveal flaws in our Standing Orders and Provincial Government Act (Cap 107). Reform is urgent to protect democracy, avoid paralysis, and redirect…
Construction of the new Australia‑supported Malu’u Market is underway, with local contractor Exodus Trade Development commencing site clearing, excavation and seawall works. The new Malu’u Market will boost economic activity in North Malaita, with space for up to 140 vendors, and toilet and shower facilities for vendors, including women, men and people with disabilities. The…
A 17-year-old male juvenile has pleaded guilty to attempting to burn down a house in Central Guadalcanal when he appeared in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court on Friday. The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to one count of Attempted to Commit Arson. Following his guilty plea, Principal Magistrate Felix Hollison adjourned the matter…
Telecommunications services in the Shortland Islands at the far Western Boarder have been severely disrupted following the impact of Cyclone Maila, with most towers operated by Solomon Telekom reported out of service. Residents across the Shortland Islands claimed the outage has caused a major breakdown in communication, leaving communities cut off from families and essential services. Many villagers have been…