The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in Western Province recorded only minor disorderly incidents during the 2026 New Year countdown, following intensified security operations throughout the festive season. The enhanced sea and land patrols were conducted to ensure public safety during Christmas and New Year celebrations across the province. Speaking to Solomon Star on Friday, Western…
A multi-million-dollar hotel called – the Xiaos Henderson Hotel was officially unveiled over the weekend. The hotel, owned by a Solomon Islands citizen, is strategically located opposite the Honiara International Airport Terminal in Malango Ward, Central Guadalcanal Constituency, Guadalcanal Province. Despite a light drizzle, spirits remained high as Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Frederick Kologeto grace…
By Moffat Jr FuguiEducationist The concept of free education is not a new flagship initiative introduced solely through Western education reforms aimed at developing and advancing their economies. In fact, free education was already embedded in traditional Solomon Islands societies long before the arrival of modern schooling systems. The main difference lies in how…
Areo Village in the West Kwara’ae constituency, located 8 kilometers from Auki, Malaita Province for the first time in its history has successfully hosted its inaugural New Year Games, welcoming 2026 with unity and community spirit. Areo is home to nearly 30 houses and around 100 villagers. Many of Areo’s youth are not formally employed,…
The demand for travel from Western and Choiseul provinces back to Honiara has picked up as the holiday mood and excitement generated over the Festive and New Year celebrations slowly settle down. With the holiday fever now coming to an end for many, its time to leave the villages and provinces for Honiara and other…
RSDP invests $1.5M into West Are’are Constituency seaweed farming initiative to boost production The People’s Republic of China-funded Rural Sustainable Development Program (RSDP) continues to make significant impact in rural communities, with West Are’are Constituency the latest to receive project support worth SBD $1.5 million to boost seaweed farming production in the constituency. The…
Eight Solomon Islanders have been recognised for their service in health, education, policing and religion. His Excellency Governor General Sir David Tiva Kapu announced the New Year’s Honours at the conclusion of his New Year’s address over the national broadcaster. He said, the 2026 New Year’s Honours was approved by King Charles III to award…
His Excellency [H.E] Governor General Sir David Tiva Kapu while welcoming the New Year has issued an appeal for unity and reconciliation. At the same time, he urges citizens to set aside divisions and work together for national renewal in 2026. Delivering his New Year’s address to parliamentarians, diplomats, provincial leaders, and community representatives, he…
Solomon Islands need to work hard in 2026 as it seeks to diversify its economy and expand infrastructure while confronting mounting climate risks and fiscal pressures. His Excellency (H.E) Governor General Sir David Tiva Kapu, in his New Year’s address, praised government efforts to accelerate long‑delayed projects such as the Tina Hydropower scheme and the…
Member of Parliament (MP) for Small Malaita, Hon. Rick Hou says he is thrilled to see a significant increase in the Pacific Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme. “From just 1,500 people both in Australia and New Zealand in 2018, it is reported that we reach nearly 10,000 people by the end of 2025,” Hou said when…