The Catholic Church of the Solomon Islands is preparing to mark a historic moment with the opening of a new parish in East Central Guadalcanal on 7th September 2025. This remote and isolated area will soon receive the spiritual presence of the Church, as the Archdiocese of Honiara expands to 15 parishes, bringing Christ closer…
THE matter of a 15-year-old female accused of raping a five-year-old girl in Honiara in May will return to court on September 2 for possible plea. The juvenile who could not be named for legal reasons is facing one count of Rape. Her matter was mentioned in the Honiara Magistrate Court where it was confirmed…
Betty Caroline Nanau scooped the 2025 Emerging Accountant Award of the Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA). The presentation of ISIA award was done on Friday evening at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara, following a two-day Annual Congress. Ms. Nanau’s award spotlights fresh talent making significant strides in the Accounting field. She represents the new…
KOELA, SAVO ISLAND – Like many other provinces in the Solomon Islands where cultural practices remain strong, Savo Island in Central Islands Province continues to uphold traditional customs, including unique inheritance rituals. Over the weekend, the Solomon Star visited Koela village on Savo to witness and speak exclusively with village elders during one of their traditional ceremonies.…
“We are never too young or too old to respond to God’s call and ministry.” These are the words of Reverend Nigel Kelaepa in his sermon at Saint Barnabas Provincial Cathedral on Sunday 24th August 2025. Reverend Kelaepa was reflecting on the theme, Christians are called to faithful obedience and service to God by ministering God’s…
A group of women miraculously survived a terrifying boat collision in the Shortlands, Western Province more than a week ago. Reports reaching the Solomon Star said, the incident occurred when two outboard motor canoes (OBMs) collided head-on while travelling between two villages in the Shortlands. It was reported that the boat (15 hp fibreglass boat) …
As 10,000 Toes Campaign continues its vital mission in the Solomon Islands, the ambassadors of the campaign in Taro on Wednesday 20th August conducted a one-day free health check-up in Poroporo village, Northwest Choiseul. The 10,000 Toes Campaign is an initiative that aims to eliminate Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) in rural communities across the Solomon Islands. During the…
The sweet aroma of freshly prepared Lakeno, a traditional taro pudding, drifted through the air as students, parents, and teachers gathered at the Kwalikwali Cultural Learning Centre (KCLC) on July 18th, 2025, in Central Kwara’ae, Malaita Province. The shared meal marked the close of a two-month cultural training program supported by Mala I tolo, designed to revive…
AUKI: Students of Auki Primary School, Malaita were given a rare chance to experience Japanese culture when the school hosted a lively Japan Festival on August 9, 2025. The event was led by Japanese volunteer Yamato Kazuki, who is currently teaching at Auki Primary School under the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Through songs, dances, calligraphy, face…
Five Adventist technicians from Solomon Islands are in Port Vila, Vanuatu to volunteer their service and skills to support the evangelism campaign currently organised by the Vanuatu Seventh Day Adventist Mission. The program called Prophecy Encounter is being led by Pr Dough Batchelor who is preaching the end time message from the word of God…