Women and girls in the Valapata community, Vella La Vella, Western Province are taking bold steps in community development by leading the construction of a new Youth Hub Center, demonstrating the growing role of women in leadership and decision-making. The SPC PPAC Phase 7 funded project has brought together mothers, young women, and girls who are…
SIX candidates have officially been nominated for the West Baegu Ward 5 seat in Malaita following the close of the nomination period on Wednesday 4th March. The candidates are; Norman Suidani, Dick Futaimalau, Polycarp Erekwato, Stephen Irofoa, Robinson Ratu, and Ronnie Hendry. Five of the candidates are new, while Dick Futaimalau is a former contestant…
A Munda-based lawyer in Western Province has raised concerns over what he describes as significant gaps in the Provincial Government Act 1997, saying the legislation has failed to deliver genuine political devolution nearly three decades after its enactment. Mr Edward Biku, a legal practitioner and resident of Munda in Western Province, said the Act was originally…
The Buruku Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church on Rendova Island in Western Province has commenced preparations to take part in the upcoming Solomon Islands for Christ evangelistic campaign scheduled for mid this year 2026.The Solomon Islands for Christ campaign is a nationwide outreach program organised by the Adventist Church. According to Buruku SDA Committee the initiative will…
Construction of Sirovanga clinic in Northwest Choiseul progresses; funded by PCDF, it will improve healthcare access for Tavula Ward and nearby communities. By GEHAZI SEKO Solomon Star Stringer The construction of a new clinic at Sirovanga Village in Northwest Choiseul is progressing steadily as work on first phase is expected to be completed by the end…
Honiara, – The OFC Pro League is set to go fully digital in Honiara, with M-SELEN confirmed as the exclusive e-ticketing platform for the Pro League Series taking place at the National Stadium from 14th to 19th March. This marks the first-ever collaboration between M-SELEN and OFC and signals a major step forward in modernizing…
Solomon Kings suffered one of its big defeat after going down to South Melbourne Football Club [FC] on Wednesday night with five unanswered goals. The host proved too strong for the visitors during the match played at the Home of the Matildas. The match went into the break at half time by a goal in…
The re-appointment of my fellow Roviana brother Dr. Transform Aqorau as the SINU Vice-Chancellor for a second term after a rigorous, transparent, and comprehensive recruitment process is a sweet serendipity for me. To have one of our sons being called out twice to lead an array of academic leaders in such a notorious institution as…
Member of Parliament (MP) Malaita Outer Islands (MOI) Constituency, Hon. Polycarp Paea, has successfully completed a tour of his constituency, reaffirming his commitment to serving the people. He spent nearly two months at his constituency. During the visit, he travelled to the three main communities of Sikaiana, Pelau, and Luaniua, where he met with residents,…
Central Kwara’ae constituents in Malaita have welcomed the arrival of million-dollar road construction machines to the constituency in Auki on Tuesday. The equipment made possible through tax payers money were shipped to Malaita and unloaded in Auki. It was facilitated under the leadership of the Member of Parliament (MP) for Central Kwara’ae, Hon. Ricky Fuo’o.…