Junior Stavross Malana, better known by his stage name ‘Ghemu’ was amongst Solomon Islands music artists who performed at Sir Hubert Murray Stadium over the weekend as part of the Asian Story & Pacific Story 50th Anniversary celebration in Port Moresby. Speaking to Solomon Star after his performance on Saturday night, the 25-year-old singer…
INTERNATIONALLY- ACCLAIMED as the most beautiful marathon track in the world, the 31-kilometer Amoy Circular Road in Xiamen City, Fujian Province, China, serves as the main course for the Xiamen International Marathon, and a must-see site in the southeast coastal city. The road connects numerous attractions, including the iconic Hulishan Fortress signage declaring “One Country,…
International Gospel reggae pioneers Christafari have officially launched their highly anticipated “You Are Loved” Melanesia Tour, bringing their uplifting message of hope and salvation to the islands of the South Pacific. The U.S.-based band arrived in Fiji on Saturday for a short layover before heading on to Vanuatu, where they kicked off the tour in…
MINISTER of Home Affairs, Isikeli Tuwai Vave Jnr has condemned the extremely cruel alleged murder of a 29 year old woman at the cocoa area (old CDC4) GPPOL 11 in North East Guadalcanal on Wednesday, 21 May 2025. Minister Vave joined Minister for Health and Medical Services, Dr Paul Bosawai in condemning this barbaric act…
Kate Halukeni Ahukela (KHA) Enterprise, is a Solomon Islander woman-owned and operated local chip manufacturer in Honiara, who’s success stems from its commitment to sourcing locally grown root crops. The business, established in 2017, quickly became a leading supplier of high-quality chips to large retailers in Honiara. Their taro is primarily sourced from Makira Province,…
The Pacific Women Mediators Network (PWMN) has launched its inaugural colloquium in Honiara on Monday 26th May. PWMN is a network of women across the Pacific who work to prevent violence, mediate conflicts, and promote peace within their communities. Recognized as key players in peacebuilding efforts, these women often address the complex impacts of climate…
A local businessman, Jacob Kwan, owner of Toor Construction and Aveala Resort in Gizo, Western Province has donated musical instruments to the United Church congregation at Supato Village in South Vella, Western Province. The handing over ceremony, held Tuesday last week, marked a historic moment for the Supato church and its surrounding community. The new…
Women from Hunanawa, Hautahe and Ha’atanasi communities in East Are’Are, Malaita Province recently received training on gender, leadership and climate change. The training was facilitated by Ella Kauhue and Belinda Arapa’asi. Recognizing the crucial role of women as leaders in their community, the training ws to build their capacity and to empower them to…
FEMALE cloth vendors in Auki, Malaita Province have raised serious concerns over the increasing number of people consuming alcohol in public spaces within the town. The women said, it has become common to witness both young and older individuals openly drinking in public areas, creating discomfort and fear among residents, particularly women and children. A…
THE Malaita Provincial Youth Council has officially established the Ward 24 Youth Council in West Are’Are, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to connect with rural youth across the province. The formation of the new council is part of a wider initiative to strengthen grassroots engagement and empower young people in remote communities. Malaita…