The Government of Solomon Islands reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the serious and ongoing threat posed by Unexploded Ordnance (UXO). This was during the National UXO Coordination Meeting held at the Mendana Hotel on Wednesday. Hon. Jimson Tanangada, Minister for Police, National Security and Correctional Services, delivered the opening remarks underscoring the critical need for coordinated action…
Honiara Netball Association (HNA) has successfully held its 2025 season award ceremony more than a week ago on Friday night 17th October at the King Solomon Hotel in Honiara where the winners of the competition was awarded for their hard work and effort throughout the season. HNA held the award ceremony to recognize the outstanding…
A five-day media training workshop for provincial stringers is currently underway in Honiara, aimed at sharpening journalistic skills and promote responsible storytelling across the islands. Organised by the Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) in partnership with BBC Media Action, the training runs along the theme; “The Islands Storyteller: A Refresher on Modern News Reporting.”…
THE Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has safely disposed of 6,121 unexploded ordnances (UXOs) nation-wide in 2024. Of this total, 3,200 UXOs were cleared in Western Province under Operation Render Safe. Officer-in-Charge of the EOD Unit, Ansa Puaraua, revealed the figures during his presentation at the National…
An unexploded ordinance (UXO) went off this evening, Thursday, at Town Ground, West Honiara causing a huge bang and fear within the vicinity. Reports reaching Solomon Star said, the explosion occurred closed to the Scripture Union building along the Lengakiki road right opposite the Town-ground rugby field. A person was reportedly injured as a result…
AT just 21 years old, Michael Keni, a young man from Choiseul Province with family roots in Guadalcanal and Malaita, has shown remarkable courage and perseverance in his education journey, one marked by hardship, family tragedy, and unshakable determination. Keni, who was recently named Form 7 Dux of Goldie College in Western Province, shared his…
Choiseul Provincial Government ‘s is facing significant delays and mounting costs to develop its new township at Choiseul Bay due to ongoing discovery of unexploded ordnance (UXO), a dangerous legacy of World War II. The situation has been brought into sharp focus following the recent discovery of UXO last week on newly cleared land by contracted workers. This is just the latest in a series of discovery that have…
The initial phase of geotechnical activities has commenced on Far East Vanikoro Island, Temotu Province, in preparation for the construction of a new greenfield airport. This planned airport aligns with the government’s National Transport Plan (NTP) 2017-2036, which aims to expand transportation infrastructure across the remote islands of the Eastern Solomons. The Ministry of Infrastructure…
The Melanesian Brotherhood (MBH), one of the most respected religious communities within the Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM), has successfully concluded its week-long centenary celebrations on Sunday, marking 100 years of ministry, faith, and mission across Melanesia and beyond. Held under the theme “Celebrating Melanesian Brotherhood Centenary of Ministry, Faith and Mission,” the historic event brought…
SOLOMON Islands on Monday joined the rest of the world in celebrating World Food Day, an annual event observed globally on October 16. This year’s theme, “Hand in Hand for Better Food and Better Future,” underscores the importance of collaboration in achieving food security and sustainable agricultural development. Speaking during the celebration at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara, Minister of Agriculture and…