More than 100 parishioners from Ususue Catholic Parish in Malaita Province gathered on Saturday January 31, 2026, to witness the priestly ordination of Fr. Nicholas Ramonga. The ordination ceremony was held at Ususue Parish and was officiated by the newly appointed Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Auki, Rt. Rev. Bishop Jacob Aba. It marked…
Teenage table tennis sensation Isabella Mary Lekueta commenced 2026 in style after being selected for the Oceania Youth Talent Team and attending an elite training camp in China last month. Lekueta was amongst nine players who trained at the prestigious Chengdu National Key Table Tennis Training School from 4–18 January, marking a major milestone in…
The Jeremiah Manele-led regime will focus on several broad priority areas this year to address some of the country’s pressing challenges. Prime Minister (PM) Manele confirmed this during his first press conference on Monday. “At the same time, there continues to be strong public discussion on a range of national issues, including governance, service delivery,…
The construction of the $5 million Western Province Youth Centre in Gizo has been completed and the facility is now ready for its official handover later this month. Speaking to the Solomon Star on Tuesday, Administrator and Youth Desk Division Officer of Western Province under the Western Provincial Government (WPG), Trina Paroi, confirmed that the…
Non-Executive Members of the Western Provincial Assembly have strongly rejected recent comments attributed to Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele suggesting that the push for a federal system of government in Solomon Islands is losing momentum. In a press statement released this week, the Non-Executive Committee said it was “deeply concerned” by a Solomon Star report quoting…
Government through the Ministry of Health and Medical Services has unveiled a flagship initiative to expand access to assistive technology and rehabilitation services for school-aged children in the Solomon Islands who are facing challenges related to vision, hearing and movement. The launching was held on Tuesday 3rd of February 2026 at the Aquatic Centre, East…
The Minister for the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, Hon. Ricky Fuo’o, has issued an apology note to the residents of Honiara and all road users. This was for the deteriorating condition of some key road networks across the city which was further exacerbated by the recent heavy rains and adverse weather conditions. In a statement released on Tuesday, Minister Fuo’o…
Permanent road safety features will soon be installed along the Henderson to Mberande Road in East Guadalcanal, where road improvement works under the Land and Maritime Connectivity Project (LMCP) are nearing completion. Similar safety features will also be installed along upgraded roads within Honiara City, with works scheduled for completion by mid-2026. These safety features…
PNG Hekari United FC were just minutes away from securing their first win of the inaugural OFC Pro League before a late penalty saw them settle for a draw on Tuesday. A controversial handball in the closing stages of the match by Hekari defender Lekima Gonerau, following a VAR intervention, resulted in Vanuatu United being…
Residents and villagers of Fiu and surrounding communities near Auki, Malaita have undertaken temporary repair works on the flood-damaged Gwaigeo feeder road after prolonged delays from responsible authorities. The road was severely damaged when a nearby river (Fiu River) overflowed following heavy rainfall, cutting off transport services to several communities in the Gwaigeo area. The damage has significantly affected access…