Community leaders from Naha, East Honiara have completed a two-day leadership training course in preparation for the opening of Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre next year. The 11-person group have played an important role supporting the design, delivery and local community engagement around the new $250 million health facility. Local trainer Pasifiki HR said…
The Friends of No. 9, a community group initiated by Robert Goh, Eddy Leung, Andy Leung, and their families has supported National Referral Hospital (NRH) through the donation of equipment to support the various wards and administration work of the nurses. The donation was delivered on Friday 10th October 2025 where three office tables, two coffee tables, six office chairs, one electric kettle, one coffee…
The second intake of the Certificate in Sport Education Life Skills Course (SELSC) is currently underway at the Solomon Islands National Institution of Sport (SINIS) after it was officially commenced early this week. According to SINIS, this marks another step forward in the joint effort by SINIS and the National Sports Council (NSC) to expand access to structured sport…
A local surgeon Dr Augustine Melly successfully performed the first holmium laser lithotripsy for bladder stones in the country with the support of Dr. Chen Xulong of the 4th China Medical Team. This marks the Solomon Islands’ formal entry into a new era of minimally invasive urological surgery. This was performed at the China-aided National Referral Hospital Comprehensive Medical Center (CMC).…
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…