The first of its kind for Solomon Islands, three locals have been recruited to join the Volunteers for State Emergency Services (VSES) in Victoria, Australia. They are Peter Bulubali, 29 years old, from Auki in Malaita, Philemon Roroi , is 34 also from Auki and Nathaniel Tutugu is 26 years old, from Tulagi, Central Province. Theresa Mantovani, a member…
Tavuli Women’s Rugby Club finished the preliminary stage of the PacificAus Sports Women’s Rugby7s Series undefeated. This followed the conclusion of round-robin play on Monday, 9 June at the Town Ground Rugby Stadium. In a competition featuring six teams, with the top four advancing to Friday’s semi-finals, Tavuli opened their campaign with a narrow 17–14…
Reigning S-League champions, Central Coast FC were handed their first defeat of the 2025 season after falling 1-0 to Malaita Kingz on Monday. The match between the two sides initially kicked off on Sunday but was called off in the 21st minute of the first half due to a heavy downpour in Honiara. The game…
As the countdown continues for the 12th Mini Games in Palau, the Athletics Solomon has officially announced its final squad to represent the country in the upcoming 12th Mini Games at Palau. The finalized squad is said to comprise of six Para-athletes, eight team officials and eleven top runners who will represent Team Solomon at…
The Minister of Finance and Treasury, Honourable Harry D. Kuma has announced that Solomon Islands is now a Regional Member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). Solomon Islands first applied to be a member of AIIB in 2023. After complying with all membership requirements, including the Instrument of Accession, and the first instalment capital…
Central Islands Province has a new Provincial Premier. He is Hon. Kenneth Sagupari, the Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 2 in Central West Ngella. He was elected during the election on Wednesday. According to reports, Sagupari received 8 votes, defeating his rival, Hon. David Manetiva, who garnered 4 votes. One ballot paper was…
Auki police in Malaita have dismissed reports claiming that the missing crew member of Pelican was found at Kiu, West Are’Are in South Malaita. Malaita Provincial Police Operations Manager, Michael Ramosae, clarified in an interview with the Solomon Star on Tuesday that the report was false and urged the public to refrain from spreading misinformation.…
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), through its development fund to support activities under the area of Labour Standards on Fishing Vessels in Solomon Islands has uncovered issues affecting fishers while working in fishing boats. Under a project IOM has engaged media to interview fishers who raised issues related to labour standards that should be…
The recent political turbulence surrounding the Motion of No Confidence has sparked deep concerns amongst local and international investors, raising fears of economic instability in Solomon Islands. The motion, which was tabled in Parliament April two months ago, created a tense political atmosphere, leading to widespread speculation about the future direction of the government. Although…
Members from the Tavaghalo Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church Youth ministry in Gilbert Camp visited the National Parliament of Solomon Islands to gain firsthand insight into the legislative process and the roles of Members of Parliament (MPs) over the weekend. The group, accompanied by their leader, Edward Ponjiala, participated in an educational tour designed to deepen…