By Timothy Inifiri Jnr Star Sports, Honiara Tahiti United FC, South Island United FC, South Melbourne FC, Auckland FC, Bula FC and Vanuatu United are now in Honiara. The teams arrived on Wednesday afternoon ahead of the OFC Professional League Round Four circuit, which is scheduled to kick off this weekend. The overseas clubs touched down at…
The Agriculture Investment for Market and Nutrition (AIM-N) Project aims to revive school farming and promote healthy eating among students. By ULUTAH GINA Solomon Star, Gizo Western Provincial Minister for Education and Human Resources Development Hon. Gordon Zebo says the future of Solomon Islands children is being seriously threatened by poor nutrition and the growing problem…
A program to build sovereign policing capacity Twenty-two [22] Australian Defence Force (ADF) members are in Solomon Islands to begin the first activities for Exercise Coastwatchers in 2026. Exercise Coastwatchers is the premier exercise between the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and the ADF to build sovereign policing capacity. It is developed jointly…
The dialogue with teachers and students will help the Opposition Office to better understand the challenges facing the country’s education system. The Office of the Leader of Opposition is set to commence an official school visit program aimed at engaging directly with students, teachers, and school administrators. Opposition Leader Hon Matthew Wale and staff will be part of this outreach program.…
Prime Minister Manele highlights the Bina Habour Tuna Project during several discussions with top officials The proposed Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Project in West Kwaio, Malaita Province continues to feature prominently in Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele’s recent international engagements in Honolulu, Hawaii. Prime Minister Manele led a Solomon Islands delegation to attend the Pacific Agenda: Investment, Security, and Shared Prosperity Summit. The senior-level,…
Road maintenance at one of Malaita’s busy road routes has recommenced By SOLOMON LOFANA Solomon Star, Auki Busurata Road in the Central Kwara’ae highlands is progressing smoothly, with regravelling work resuming last week. Maintenance had been temporarily paused while the contractor, Exodus Trade Development Ltd, relocated machinery to North Malaita to begin construction of the…
Personal items like mobile phones, bags and luggage are normally snatched By ULUTAH GINASolomon Star, Gizo Residents of Western provincial capital of Gizo, are raising concerns over a growing number of theft incidents reported across the township. In recent days mobile phones and personal belongings were amongst the most commonly stolen items. Reports reaching this paper indicate that thieves have been moving…
A program to support youths with practical skills was commissioned in Auki By SOLOMON LOFANA Solomon Star, Auki A youth apprenticeship project aimed at empowering young people with practical skills and work experience was officially launched in Auki on Tuesday. The initiative is a partnership between the National Youth Congress and Plan International, with the Malaita Provincial Youth Division…
Opposition Leader Matthew Wale has acknowledged women for their contribution to the country’s economy. He issued the statement during International Women’s Day on Tuesday. “As we celebrate this year’s, International Women’s Day, I extend my warmest greetings and deepest appreciation to the women of Solomon Islands. “Women are the backbone of our families, communities, churches, and economy. “From…
Double Island Resort, locally known as Rua Kokomu Island Resort, located in Central Islands Province was officially opened on Friday. The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) has provided modest financial assistance to support hotel development, recognizing the urgent need to increase the availability of tourist accommodation nationwide in response to a rise in…