A Solomon Star journalist was amongst six young media representatives from the Solomon Islands who completed a week-long China–Solomon Islands media exchange program recently. The trip was held from November 16 to 22nd November. The trip allowed George Maelagi and other local journalists the opportunity to travel through the rapidly developing tech cities of Guangzhou…
Guangzhou is striving to become a high quality city cluster for living, business, and tourism. Yet the city also faces tremendous challenges, especially in environmental protection. In the area of household waste disposal, Guangzhou has introduced a range of measures as part of our broader environmental protection strategy and our goal of building a modern…
Stunning images taken by Solomon Islands photographers have been recognised as winners in The Nature Conservancy’s 2025 Oceania Photo Contest, as the Grand Prize is awarded to Tauhi by Miesa Grobbelaar of Australia. Contest judge and acclaimed nature photographer Jarrod Boord said the Grand Prize winner, from the People & Nature category, highlighted the best…
Reggae fans in Honiara are in for a historic night of music and celebration as The Lucky Dube Band prepares to perform live at the Coral Sea Resort & Casino on Saturday, 15 November, marking the venue’s 10-year anniversary. The performance will feature TK Dube (Thokozani Dube), eldest son of the late Lucky Dube, continuing…
Tawatana Village in West Makira is once again preparing to celebrate its annual traditional feast known as “Gnaumaebwaora”. The cultural event, observed by the people of Arosi 1 in West Makira Province, takes place every first week of November and brings together the entire community in a time of sharing and thanksgiving. During the celebration,…
Award-winning chef and founder of the Pacific Islands Food Revolution (PIFR), Robert Oliver, has called for Pacific nations to embrace and localize their food systems to build healthier futures, support climate resilience, and strengthen food sovereignty. Speaking at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Kukum Campus Lecture Theatre on Tuesday, Oliver emphasized that “local food should…
Member of Parliament (MP) for Savo/Russell Hon. Oliver Salopuka received a warm welcome from residents of Nukufero Community in West Russell on Saturday. His visit was to witness the near-completion of a new community hall that is being funded by tax payers through the constituency office. The hall once completed will serve as a central…
A five-day media training workshop for provincial stringers is currently underway in Honiara, aimed at sharpening journalistic skills and promote responsible storytelling across the islands. Organised by the Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) in partnership with BBC Media Action, the training runs along the theme; “The Islands Storyteller: A Refresher on Modern News Reporting.”…
The Qaena’alu people of Guadalcanal on Friday, October 24, 2025, commemorated 19 years since the passing of the late Chief Moro Pelise, founder of the historic Moro Movement, with a two-day celebration at Turarana in Central Guadalcanal. Comprising eight tribes, the event featured various cultural activities and traditional performances that continued into Saturday under the…
The Ambassador of Japan, His Excellency Keiichi Higuchi on Tuesday 21st October visited St. Nicholas College and St. John Primary School in Honiara to observe Japan’s ongoing educational assistance and the work of JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCVs). During the visit, the Ambassador met with JOCV members Mr. Ando, who teaches Physical Education, and Ms.…