Honiara Council of women pays courtesy call on Mayor

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…

Leader of Independent clarifies false allegations involving former combatants 

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…

TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP UNDERWAY

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,…

More businesses support national basketball teams

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 Wasi calls on recipients to prioritise people

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…

ADB appoints new Pacific regional chief based in Australia

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…

SI to continue climate advocacy despite Trump’s dismissal

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…