A MAN has denied attempting to murder his wife using a bush knife at their family home in Titinge area in Guadalcanal Province in May. Francis Hoasipua this week entered a not guilty plea to one count of Attempted Murder. He was initially charged with Acts Intend to Cause Grievous Harm, but the charge was…
Three officers from the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have returned from the Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society (ANZFSS) 2025 Conference, held in Melbourne, Australia, from 12–16 October 2025, equipped with new knowledge and insights to strengthen forensic capability in the Solomon Islands. The RSIPF delegation included Detective Inspector Garnette Kwanairara Jnr (Officer in Charge of Forensics), Detective Constable…
Honiara, – To promote environmental stewardship among young Solomon Islanders, the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) collaborated with the Pristine Seas team to host the Expedition Education Program on Monday, 3 November 2025, at the MEHRD Conference room. Pristine Seas, led by Enric Sala and a team of scientists, policy experts, and filmmakers, is a National…
On Monday, 3rd November 2025, the Catholic Archdiocese of Honiara joined the Universal Church in celebrating the Feast of St. Martin de Porres at St. Martin Rural Training Centre (RTC), Tenaru. The celebration also marked the 50th Anniversary of the school and the official opening and blessing of the new church building for the institution. …
Gender equality within the labour mobility scheme between men and women from Pacific nations working in Australia and New Zealand has been highlighted as one of the key agenda items at the Pacific Labour Mobility Annual Meeting (PLMAM) held in Honiara this week. Roy Lagolago, Head of the PACER Plus Implementation Unit, told local media that gender equality was amongst the main…
Award-winning chef and founder of the Pacific Islands Food Revolution (PIFR), Robert Oliver, has called for Pacific nations to embrace and localize their food systems to build healthier futures, support climate resilience, and strengthen food sovereignty. Speaking at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Kukum Campus Lecture Theatre on Tuesday, Oliver emphasized that “local food should…
Solomon Islands is represented at the 2nd World Summit for Social Development currently underway in Doha, Qatar. The Summit opened on Tuesday 4th November 2025. Minister for the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC), Hon. Trevor Manemahaga is leading a six-member delegation to participate at the meeting. The United Nations (UN) Second World Summit for Social Development was convened to bring global leaders…
The Civil Aviation Authority of Solomon Islands (CAASI) has officially certified the RSIPF Drone Support Unit (DSU) as an authorized Unmanned Aircraft Operator under Part 102 of the Civil Aviation Act 2008 and associated rules. The handing over of the certificate was described a major milestone in modern policing capability, with Issued under Certificate No.…
Member of Parliament (MP) for Savo/Russell Hon. Oliver Salopuka received a warm welcome from residents of Nukufero Community in West Russell on Saturday. His visit was to witness the near-completion of a new community hall that is being funded by tax payers through the constituency office. The hall once completed will serve as a central…
THE Baelau and Manaoba Football and Volleyball League Organizing Committee has received a timely boost of trophies and medals from the Lau Baelelea Constituency, as preparations gear up for this year’s league tournament. According to reports reaching the Star Sport, the league event is expected to unite young people from surrounding communities within the Lau…