The Honiara Council of Women (HCW) on Monday 6th October 2025, paid a courtesy visit to the Honiara City Council (HCC) Lord Mayor, Councillor Eddie Kasuteé Siapu. During the meeting at the Honiara City Council (HCC), Lord Mayor Siapu warmly welcomed the delegation and acknowledged their important role in representing women across the city. He commended the Council of Women for their…
The Leader of the Independent Members in Parliament (MP) Manasseh Maelanga has distanced his group or the Opposition which alleged they are engaging former combatants in the proposed Motion of No Confidence against the Prime Minister. In an official statement issued on Wednesday, Maelanga appeals to individuals to refrain from making any reference to him or…
The Honiara Table Tennis Association (HTTA) 2025 championship is set to host its two day competition at the Multi Purpose Hall in Honiara this week. HTTA confirmed to Star Sport on Tuesday that this year’s championship is set to run from Wednesday 8th October to Thursday 9th October at the Multipurpose court. The two days table tennis championship will feature Para categories,…
Dawn FC have been crowned champions of the 2025 Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Super Futsal League season. A commanding 11-1 victory over defending champions Matakz FC in the season’s final match day saw the Arthur Bako-coached side clinched the title on superior goal difference, edging out runners-up Salt FC after both teams finished level on 46…
The National Basketball Teams have received another wave of generous donations from local businesses, further strengthening their preparations for upcoming international competition. Executive Officer of the Solomon Islands Basketball Federation Baptist Kelesi revealed this in a press conference last week. He said, the support symbolized the growing partnership between Solomon Islands businesses and national sport. This latest round of support builds on earlier contributions…
Minister for Agriculture and Livestock is appealing on STODAS project recipient countries to prioritise people’s needs by collectively identifying best strategies to enhance implementation, ensuring that our rural populations and all stakeholders benefit holistically through the project activities. Hon. Franklyn Derek Wasi made the call when addressing the 2nd Annual Review and Planning Meeting of the Sustainable…
Vanuatu’s ABM Galaxy FC has announced the return of Batram Suri as head coach for the Port Vila Vodafone Super League, which kicks off on Friday. Suri is no stranger to the club, having previously guided Galaxy to the quarterfinals of the 2020 OFC Champions League before the competition was cut short due to the…
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Jyotsana Varma as the new Regional Director of its Pacific Liaison and Coordination Office (PLCO) in Sydney, where she will lead operations for Nauru, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. Ms. Varma, who begins Tuesday, will also oversee the implementation of the forthcoming Pacific Approach 2026–2030, which will…
A dream debut turned into a historic moment for 20-year-old Clivert Sam, who scored on his first appearance for the Solomon Islands senior National Football Team in a thrilling 1-1 draw with Isuzu UTE A-League side Brisbane Roar on Saturday night. The Green Shield FC midfielder told Star Sports that the experience has really exceeded his…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele says Solomon Islands will continue to advocate for climate action despite comments by United States (US) President Donald Trump dismissing climate change as “the greatest con job in the world.” Trump made the remarks during his address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday, 23 September 2025, reiterating his skepticism toward global…