The Solomon Kings Japanese import, Sota Higashide was unstoppable. He took home the Player of the Match award after a phenomenal performance against PNG Hekari in their 2-1 victory over PNG Hekari in their Round 3 clash on Sunday night at the Olympic Village in Australia. The midfielder’s influence on the game was huge, contributing…
For Principal Magistrate Ben Alasia, the journey to the Bench was neither direct nor easy. It was shaped by self-doubt, persistence and a growing desire to serve his community through the law. Hailed from Dala South Village in West Kwara’ae, Malaita Province, Mr Alasia began his education at St. John Dala South Primary School in…
Honiara, Solomon Islands – Minister for Culture and Tourism, the Hon. Choylin Yim Douglas has reaffirmed the government’s “unwavering commitment” to advancing tourism as a key driver of the Solomon Islands’ national economic transformation. Addressing the more than 100 delegates attending MCT/Tourism Solomons ‘Strategic Transition’ themed Tourism in Focus 2026 conference at the Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel on…
More communities in Savo-Russell Constituency (SRC) have received fiberglass boats and Outboard Motors (OBMs) recently valued at more than $800, 000, thanks to tax-payers’ money. The support was aimed at easing transportation difficulties among communities and supporting livelihoods in the constituency. The transportation project was funded under the constituency’s CDF budget allocation for 2025. The…
OPPOSITION Leader Hon Matthew Wale says government’s negligence on the impact of logging activities on women and girls in Solomon Islands is very ‘disturbing’. Hon Wale in a statement said the findings raised through the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process in the media is ‘worrying’ and needs immediate government action. “For years, communities have raised…
Solomon Kings Football Club is now in the third position of the OFC Pro League standings. This came after their 2-1 victory over PNG Hekari in Melbourne on Sunday night. The match was played under an unfavourable rainy condition. Japanese Sota Higashide and Junior David put the Kings in the scoreboard before a late penalty in the…
Solomon Kings FC is set to face off against PNG Hekari on Sunday afternoon in the OFC Professional League round 3 at the Olympic Village in Melbourne, Australia. This match is a rematch of their previous encounter on January 18, 2026, where Solomon Kings secured a narrow 1-0 win over PNG Hekari to get all the 3…
Solomon Islands middle-distance runner Stephen Rahuasi has set a new national record at the Box Hill Burn meet held on Thursday in Melbourne, Australia. The 23-year-old finished fifth in the 1000m race with a time of 2:33.28. Speaking to Star Sports, Rahuasi said, he was very happy with his performance, especially as he has only…
After being acquitted of charges relating to the 2021 Honiara riots, John Kwaita has called on authorities to ensure thorough investigations before taking action against citizens. He warned that delays and mishandling of justice can have serious personal and professional consequences. The charges against Kwaita and Simon Mannie arose from the unrest on 24 November 2021,…
Oliveti struggles to access basic services in Choiseul province Nestled deep in the middle bush of Tepazaka Ward 6, Northwest Choiseul, Oliveti village remains one of the most isolated communities in Choiseul Province. Despite the passage of time and government programs across the province, Oliveti continues to be largely forgotten when it comes to basic…