Participating in the FIFA Series 2026 has been a significant learning experience By FLOYD TERRY JNR Solomon Star, Honiara The Solomon Islands National Senior Men’s team has concluded its campaign at the FIFA Series 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia, registering two defeats but walking away with valuable lessons and encouraging signs for the future. The national…
Members of Haubata Hanigoana, a sub-tribe of Huabata Tribe in Guadalcanal Province has described claims by Simbo Tribe as the customary ownership of land within and around Honiara City including Papaho as misleading. The tribe has refuted recent reports where Simbo tribe reaffirms customary landownership through traditional ceremonies as highlighted by their spokesperson Lawrence Justine and the so called Tadai…
Slight increase to fuel charges for new month By ULUTAH GINA Solomon Star, Gizo Fuel prices for Honiara have been updated for April 2026, according to the latest wholesale price notice released by South Pacific Oil Limited. According to the new price new wholesale prices became effective on April 1, 2026, and include petrol, diesel…
Solomon Islands Meteorological Service has issued its first heavy raining warning advisory. This came after a current low-pressure system is located south of the country. The notice was issued at 7pm Tuesday evening 31st March 2026. The advisory said, the heavy rain warning is for all the provinces. An orange alert for all provinces was…
A woman has been arrested by the Honiara City Council Law Enforcement Division and convicted for selling salt fish at the Central Market on Friday, 27 March 2026. Following her conviction by the court, she was slapped with a fine of $500. According to the Director of the Law Enforcement Division, the woman was arrested…
More Solomon Islanders will gain practical skills, access jobs and contribute to their communities through 726 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) scholarships in 2026. This means more Solomon Islanders have access to quality training opportunities to build a better future and contribute to their country. The scholarships are delivered under the Solomon Islands-Australia Partnership…
HONIARA, – The U.S. Embassy, through the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Program, brought two English teachers to Saint John Community High School in Honiara to assist local English teachers. The Fulbright ETA Program places Fulbrighters in classrooms abroad to help teach the English…
The medal result highlights the team’s resilience and ability to compete at a regional level By FLOYD TERRY JNR Solomon Star, Honiara Solomon Islands claim Bronze in Team Mixed Event at the recent Oceania Taekwondo Championships which held from 28 to 29 March in Australia. Despite missing out from individual medals Solomon Islands managed to bronze medal for team…
Business Houses Urged to Enforce Waste Disposal Policies By ULUTAH GINA Solomon Star, Gizo Concern is growing among residents in Gizo Western Province over careless littering by some business houses, with calls for stricter waste disposal policies to address the issue. Several residents told the Solomon Star that rubbish continues to be dumped beside the main road by…
Lad happy to be part of the historic tournament By TIMOTHY INIFIRI JNR Star Sports, Honiara One of the key pioneers of hockey since its reintroduction to the Solomon Islands around 2015, Enoch Mae Paekera says it is a huge honour to be part of the Solomon Islands contingent currently in Auckland, New Zealand joining the Hype…