Tribe dismisses claims of land ownership by Simbo Tribe

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…

Teacher nabbed in Auki BSP break-in

A teacher suspected of breaking into the Auki BSP Branch was arrested on Monday, sparking concern over public safety and disrupting banking services at the Malaita Provincial capital. Reports indicated the man, allegedly intoxicated, forced open the bank’s entrance door while taking advantage of the absence of security personnel. Police were alerted and responded quickly,…

Western Provincial Finance Minister Proposes Liquor Licence Fee Reforms

To modernise the regulatory framework while balancing economic growth with social responsibility By ULUTAH GINASolomon Star, Gizo The Provincial Minister of Finance, Hon. Ronnie Ghemu, has tabled proposed reforms to liquor licence fees before the Assembly, outlining measures aimed at modernising the regulatory framework while balancing economic growth with social responsibility. Speaking in the House…

Strengthening Agriculture Sector in Choiseul Province through AIM-N Project

Agriculture Investment for Markets and Nutrition (AIM-N) Project Officially launched in Choiseul Government through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MALD) has reinforced the Government’s commitment to rural development and food security with the official launch of the Agriculture Investment for Markets and Nutrition (AIM-N) Project on Wednesday in Choiseul Province. The project was officially…

Serious allegations rock Kilu’ufi Hospital, authorities yet to act

Serious allegations involving senior staff at Kilu’ufi Hospital have raised questions about accountability, internal oversight, and the apparent failure of authorities to act months after reports of misconduct surfaced. Reports indicate that on the night of 6 November 2025, a senior officer of Kilu’ufi Hospital allegedly consumed alcohol within the compound of the National Psychiatric…