A 23-year-old young father is in critical but stable condition after being stabbed by four drunkard men during a violent confrontation at Jamea Village in South Vella on Friday evening. The incident occurred between 4pm and 5pm when a group of four young men allegedly attacked the victim, left him with serious injuries and unconscious…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has officially received upgraded facilities for its International Affairs Department (IAD) and Forensics analysis equipment from the Australian Federal Police (AFP). The handover ceremony held in December 2025 included a formal signing by former RSIPF Commissioner Mostyn Mangau and AFP Deputy Commissioner Lesa Gale. The facility upgrades form…
Applications are now accepted for project support under the Solomon Islands-Australia Community Partnerships program. The Australian High Commission announced this on Monday – 26th January as it opened its first grant round for 2026. The office is welcoming applications for community-led projects to improve the lives of Solomon Islands people and communities. The Solomon Islands-Australia Community Partnerships support small-scale community projects…
After nearly a month of fuel shortages and soaring prices, relief is in sight for residents of Western Province, with a fuel shipment now en route to the province. For the past few weeks, fuel prices in Gizo have risen sharply, with petrol selling for as much as $20 per litre. In the Shortland Islands,…
The Australian High Commission officially handed over 20 new solar-powered streetlights to the State Ridge community in Central Honiara on Thursday – 23rd January, marking a milestone in local safety and sustainability efforts. The ceremony, held at State Ridge near the Governor-General’s residence, featured a ribbon cutting, a tour of the newly installed solar lights,…
Solomon Kings FC head coach Ben Cahn says his side has more work to do ahead of the second circuit round of the inaugural OFC Professional League, which kicks off this coming weekend in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Cahn’s comments follow Kings’ 1–1 draw with Tahiti United FC in the final matchday of the…
Auki, Malaita Province — The Catholic Diocese of Auki on Saturday, January 24, 2026, celebrated the Episcopal Ordination and Installation of Most Rev. Jacob Aba, S.M., as its fourth bishop, marking a significant milestone in the life of the diocese. The solemn ceremony was held at St. Augustine Cathedral in Fasitoro, Auki, and drew a large gathering of clergy,…
TSI, HONIARA: Solomon Islands Mining Company Limited (SIMCL), which also uses the name SNMCL, has commenced illegal mining at Kamaboe Camp in South Choiseul. SIMCL is operated by Filipino businessman Johnny Sy, who transitioned from logging to mining with financial support from two Chinese investors. SIMCL’s first mining project was the nickel mine within the…
The Provincial Secretary of Western Province is in Tokyo, Japan to engage with major donor partners on key development initiatives. Patrick Toiraena departed the country on Sunday for the three-day regional workshop under the LEADS (Lead. Adapt. Scale.) Program, a joint initiative involving the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the World…
Former Western Province Premier George Solingi Lilo has expressed concern over what he describes as a growing “quiet crisis of governance” in the country, as public debate intensifies online over the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) issue. Mr Lilo told Solomon Star in a interview last week that the SIPA matter is only “the tip…