A sports tournament was successfully held from 25 December to 5 January at Paradise Village, the most populated village in North New Georgia, Western Province. The ‘Sport In Unity” tournament featured soccer for men and netball for women. The tournament brought together teams from West New Georgia and North New Georgia, including participants from Roviana, Munda, and Honiara-based North New Georgia residents. Soccer teams…
The Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward Munda 15 in Western Province, Hon. Palin Veo, has formally acknowledged and congratulated the people of Kekehe and Kindu for the successful hosting of their Christmas and New Year celebrations program. Speaking to the Solomon Star in an interview Hon. Veo expressed his appreciation to the chief,…
Renovation has officially begun on the King Solomon Hotel Kakai Haus in Honiara, marking the start of a major redevelopment project expected to cost around $45 million. Workers were on site this week to remove the existing thatched roof and walls in preparation for building a modern new facility. The redevelopment plan was confirmed by…
Auki police arrested a 64-year-old former police officer for the illegal sale of beer during Christmas and New Year 2026 at Wairokai on 9 January 2026. Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita Province Superintendent Michael Ramosaea said police arrested the suspect and confiscated 12 cartons of beer. Supervising PPC Ramosaea said police also removed kwaso…
The Gizo Town Council (GTC) is preparing to roll out the second round of its mass stray dog culling exercise across key townships in Western Province, including Gizo, Munda and Noro. The planned operation will also extend to sensitive areas such as the Helena Goldie Hospital compound, following approval and strong pressure from the Western…
The establishment of Houses of Chiefs has been identified as a critical step in supporting the smooth progress of the Bina Harbour Development Project in West Kwaio Constituency, Malaita Province. The Member of Parliament (MP) for West Kwaio Constituency, Honourable Claudius Teifi, made this call during a recent community meeting held at Busi’i, attended by representatives from…
A Honiara Magistrate has criticised the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MoFT) for failing to implement basic payroll compliance systems. Principal Magistrate Emily Zazariko Pakoa made the criticism this week when sentencing former Teacher Cecilia Tome to four years in prison for the larceny of $1.38 million in public funds. “The essence of putting compliance…
The sentencing submissions and mitigation for a man who admitted to burning his brother’s house last September in Guadalcanal has been adjourned to January 15. James Leua, 40, is facing one count of Arson. He had previously pleaded guilty, and his matter was listed for sentencing submissions and mitigation in the Honiara Magistrates’ Court yesterday. However,…
A 40-horse power Yamaha engine along with a ray boat has been found in Dai Island in North Malaita recently without any passenger onboard. Auki police in Malaita has revealed this in a statement. Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita Province Superintendent Michael Ramosaea said the community elders from Dai Island has confirmed that they found the boat but no person on it.…
Minister for Home Affairs and Member of Parliament (MP) for Shortland Islands says 2025 had been a “defining year” for governance reforms, as the Ministry of Home Affairs tightened financial discipline and strengthened accountability across public institutions. Speaking during the Motion of Sine‑Die, MP Isikeli Vave said the government’s focus on internal systems, compliance and performance management was laying “foundations for…