Sota Higashide – the playmaker at the heart of Solomon Kings FC By the time Sota Higashide sprinted through Kansai International Airport on January 15th 2026 his future was still uncertain. His visa had only just been approved. His flight was about to close. Somewhere on the other side of the world, a new club…
The Honiara Table Tennis Association (HTTA) officially marked World Table Tennis Day (WTTD) 2026 on Thursday with a free table tennis session at the Multipurpose Indoor Court in Honiara on Thursday with the theme “Health and wellbeing” The event attracted participants of all ages and skill levels, creating an inclusive environment for the public to engage in the…
The Solomon Islands women’s national football team are among the biggest fallers in the latest FIFA Coca-Cola Women’s World Rankings, released on April 21, 2026. The reigning 2025 OFC Women’s Nations Cup champions have dropped 12 places, sliding from 77th to 89th in the latest standings. Coached by Australian Daniel Barret, the side endured a…
The Honiara Netball Association (HNA) has acknowledged Solrais for its timely support towards the upcoming HNA Mother’s Day Competition. The much anticipated event is set to kickoff in a fortnight on Saturday 9th May 2026. HNA expressed its sincere appreciation to Solrais for donating bags of rice, which will greatly assist in the successful staging of the event next month in Honiara.…
The Credit Corporation High School (CCHS) Boys Rugby 15s tournament is set to kick off next week. All matches are scheduled to kick off on Monday, 4th May 2026 at the Town Ground Rugby Stadium, West Honiara. A representative of the Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation (SIRUF), Freda Matangi, confirmed the tournament’s start date to Star Sport yesterday, highlighting growing…
By ULUTAH GINASolomon Star, Gizo Calls are mounting from workers and public servants in Western Province for access to a portion of their National Provident Fund (NPF) savings to support recovery efforts following the recent tropical cyclone that struck parts of Western and Choiseul provinces. Many contributors have expressed interest in withdrawing part of their…
A man accused of repeatedly assaulting and stabbing his wife in Honiara is expected to return to court on May 6 to enter a possible plea. The defendant faces one count of Domestic Violence – Physical Abuse and two counts of Unlawful Wounding. He recently appeared on remand before the Honiara Magistrate’s Court, where the…
A 39-year-old Chinese national charged in connection with alleged illegal gold dealings in Guadalcanal Province will enter his plea on Friday in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court. Yulin Xiao is facing one count of Illegal Gold Dealings, contrary to sections 58(a) and 63 of the Mines and Minerals Act 1996. Xiao, who is currently on bail,…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), in partnership with the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services (MPNSCS), has successfully concluded a three-day consultation workshop dedicated to reviewing the Police Act 2013 and identifying essential areas for legislative reform. The sessions, held on April 15, 22, and 23, 2026, at the RSIPF Headquarters…
Funds is now supporting relief effort in the province By Ulutah Gina Solomon Star, Gizo A total of $2.5 million has been received and is now being used to support ongoing disaster response operations in Western Province, according to PDC Chairman Collin Potakana. Speaking in an interview this week, Mr. Potakana confirmed that the funds…