New 2025 data reveals that Solomon Islanders are marrying later than many countries in the Pacific region. The report shows that the average age at first marriage in the Solomon Islands is 20.3 years, ranking the country 24th globally. Women typically marry at 23, while men marry around 25.6 years. Across the Pacific, neighbouring countries…
Australia Awards Alumnus, Emma Clera Sipele, is bringing home world-class human resource strategies after attending the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) QLD State Conference in Gold Coast, Australia. Ms. Sipele has adopted her learnings from the conference to introduce AI-powered recruitment, boost employee wellbeing, and adapt global best practices to build ethical, innovative, and people‑centred…
TOWNEND Adventist School in Auki, Malaita has shown its support and commitment to the Malaita Provincial Government by leading a clean-up campaign in Auki town ahead of the province’s Second Appointed Day celebrations on Thursday. The initiative, which forms part of the school’s health awareness and community service program, involved students from both the primary…
THE Malaita Outer Islands (MOI) Constituency has demonstrated its continued commitment to its communities and people by supporting the upcoming Malaita Second Appointed Day celebrations. Despite the Malaita Provincial Government already allocating $20,000 each to the three MOI wards, Sikaiana, Pelau, and Luaniua,the MOI Constituency has decided to top up the funding with an additional…
The Solomon Islands music scene is set for a fresh wave of sound, with rising artist Izack Junior Lekelalu — known by his stage name Izack JL — pioneering the rare Folk, Pop Indie music. While the style is far from the island reggae, contemporary gospel, and R&B tunes most Solomon Islanders are used to,…
Helena Goldie Hospital in Munda, Western Province has received 100 birthing kits donated by the Bairnsdale and Johnsonville Uniting Churches in Victoria, Australia. The recent donation also featured a handmade reproductive apron to teach about childbirth. Wendy Flahive who is similar with the donation told the Solomon Star, these are free lifesaving gifts that can…
As the world marks International Youth Day 2025 under the theme “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond,” Australia Awards scholar Simaema Neilsen is urging young Solomon Islanders to embrace their role as leaders of change. “Remember, you are leaders of change. You are the future. Believe in your potential and never underestimate the…
MALAITA Province will mark its Provincial Day celebration this coming Friday, with festivities already underway in several wards across the region. In the lead-up to the official celebration, Wards 3 and 4 kicked off their local events on Wednesday, featuring sporting competitions such as women’s volleyball and men’s soccer. These activities aim to bring together…
WOMEN in Langalanga Lagoon, Malaita Province have expressed their appreciation for the initiative to reopen the long-discussed Laulasi Tourism Centre in Aoke Langalanga Constituency, Malaita Province. Once a major attraction in the 1970s, Laulasi gained international recognition as a cultural tourism hub. The centre drew visitors eager to experience traditional practices such as shell money minting…
A three day celebration to mark Malaita day will take place this week starting on Thursday. This was announced by the Chairman of the Malaita Day Committee, Redley Raramo, during a press conference held at the Harbour View Lounge in Guzo Point, Bahai, Honiara on Monday. The three-day event is scheduled to run from Thursday August…