SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Anthony Gill as the first Country Director of its new Solomon Islands Resident Mission in Honiara. Mr. Gill, who assumes office on Wednesday, will lead ADB’s operations in Solomon Islands. He will also oversee the implementation of the forthcoming Pacific Approach 2026–2030, which will serve…
The University of the South Pacific (USP) Foundation and Preliminary programmes as essential pathways into higher education, designed to guide school leavers and mature entrants into university level. That’s according to the University of the South Pacific (USP) Solomon Island Campus Coordinator for Pacific TAFE Primo Ugulu. He oversees the College of Foundation Studies. Speaking…
The Continuing Vocational Education and Training (CVET) Program offered by the University of the South Pacific (USP) Solomon Islands Campus allows for practical training that can open doors for school leavers and mature workers. Speaking during the USP’s organised talk-back show on Sunday Ruby Auma said CVET is designed to provide skills‑based learning rather than…
The University of the South Pacific (USP), Solomon Island Campus has identified digital literacy as a critical challenge for students seeking admission, warning that difficulties with email and online systems risk excluding applicants from higher education. This was stated by officials from the University of South Pacific during their talk-back show held on Sunday over…
The Tetepari Descendant Association (TDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening governance and conservation of Tetepare Island following its General Annual Meeting (GAM) held at Kekehe Village, Munda late last year. The meeting brought together representatives from member tribes, TDA executives, and key partners to review progress, challenges, and future priorities for the protection and…
As the 2026 academic year gets underway the challenges face by parents to send their children back to school also increases. This is due to rising cost of living and ongoing financial pressures. For uniform vendors, its an opportunity to do business. Over the past days many families have been busy preparing for their children’s…
More than 100 parishioners from Ususue Catholic Parish in Malaita Province gathered on Saturday January 31, 2026, to witness the priestly ordination of Fr. Nicholas Ramonga. The ordination ceremony was held at Ususue Parish and was officiated by the newly appointed Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Auki, Rt. Rev. Bishop Jacob Aba. It marked…
Teenage table tennis sensation Isabella Mary Lekueta commenced 2026 in style after being selected for the Oceania Youth Talent Team and attending an elite training camp in China last month. Lekueta was amongst nine players who trained at the prestigious Chengdu National Key Table Tennis Training School from 4–18 January, marking a major milestone in…
The Jeremiah Manele-led regime will focus on several broad priority areas this year to address some of the country’s pressing challenges. Prime Minister (PM) Manele confirmed this during his first press conference on Monday. “At the same time, there continues to be strong public discussion on a range of national issues, including governance, service delivery,…
The construction of the $5 million Western Province Youth Centre in Gizo has been completed and the facility is now ready for its official handover later this month. Speaking to the Solomon Star on Tuesday, Administrator and Youth Desk Division Officer of Western Province under the Western Provincial Government (WPG), Trina Paroi, confirmed that the…