Members of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) along with the AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP), recently visited communities across Honiara to deliver Christmas gifts and support festive activities. The visits were a way to thank communities for their ongoing partnership throughout the year. The program began at Naha Police Station, where the team…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has paid tribute to the work of media workers in the country for their tireless role in ensuring citizens of this nation continued to be informed. He was speaking at the ‘Prime Ministers Thank You Reception’ held at the Heritage Park Hotel on Monday morning. Church leaders and representatives and…
The annual Roviana Lagoon Festival in Munda, Western Province, has ended on a successful note, attracting a large crowd of local residents and visitors. They were able to witness and participate in a range of cultural games and activities. Lagoon Festival Chairlady, Ms Jenno Entrikin-Hughes, described the event as a major success, commending the strong support…
A delegation of Solomon Islands journalists have completed a study tour to Canberra and Sydney, gaining new skills and perspectives on emerging issues including artificial intelligence, the role of media in democracy, and the digital transformation of the media sector. The visit also helped to forge relationships with leading Australian media outlets, including the Special…
A major new tourism initiative is being proposed for the Western Province, with plans now underway for an inaugural Island Vibes Festival, a signature annual event expected to energise the local economy and promote the province’s rich cultural identity. The announcement was delivered by Island Vibes Committee Chairman Manoj Dhari during the committee’s first official…
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,…