The construction of the $5 million Western Province Youth Centre in Gizo has been completed and the facility is now ready for its official handover later this month. Speaking to the Solomon Star on Tuesday, Administrator and Youth Desk Division Officer of Western Province under the Western Provincial Government (WPG), Trina Paroi, confirmed that the…
The Western Provincial Young Entrepreneurship Council (WYPEC) has acknowledged the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) for its support towards the successful delivery of a content creation workshop held recently in the Western Province. WYPEC is a youth-led organization that aims to empower young people in the province through entrepreneurship, innovation, skills and…
A four-day Digital Content Creation Training for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and freelancers successfully concluded in Gizo on Friday, boosting digital skills and e-commerce awareness in Western Province. The training equipped participants with practical skills in storytelling, scripting, video production, audio and lighting techniques, as well as digital content development. Participants also took part…
The case of a woman accused of a $2 million Kukum warehouse break-in has been adjourned to February 6 as the prosecution seeks time to consider a proposal from the defence. The accused, Donsia Deresi, 41, is facing one count of house breaking and committing a felony. Public Prosecutor Grace Chow, appearing on instructions from…
CABINET has approved the commencement of work on Temporary Special Measures (TSM) to increase women’s participation at the provincial government level. Minister for Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs, Cathy Nori, confirmed this during a panel discussion at the Women’s Political Participation Forum held at the Heritage Park Hotel on Wednesday. The forum was held under the theme “Addressing…
Auki, Malaita Province —The Universal Church, together with the Catholic Church in the Solomon Islands, rejoiced as the Catholic Diocese of Auki welcomed its fourth Bishop, Bishop Jacob Aba, on Saturday, 24 January 2026, during his Episcopal Ordination and Installation at St. Augustine Cathedral, Fasitoro, Auki, Malaita Province. The historic celebration marked a significant moment for t…
A high school female student is currently in police custody after she was suspected of giving birth to a child and later dumped the body into sea in Marovo, Western Province. The alleged incident occurred on the 3rd of January 2026. The infant was discovered after a man went diving along the coast near the village. Its…
The funeral service for Late Lady Joy Kere was held in Honiara on Wednesday – 28th January 2026. The sad and solemn ceremony brought together immediate family members, relatives, friends, former work colleagues and those who have come to know her. The service was held at the St Barnabas Cathedral to allow every one to…
Rayleen Kakadi Philip was named the recipient of the Robert Cohen Award after being recognised as the Highest Achiever among 40 graduates of the third cohort of the Professional Diploma in Accounting (PDA) Programme 2024–2025. The graduates were awarded their certificates on Thursday – 22nd January at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara. For Mrs Philip, stepping into accounting…
Newly ordained Bishop of the Auki Catholic Diocese, Jacob Aba, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the people of Tanagai Parish and leaders from Guadalcanal both provincial and national for their unwavering support throughout his journey. Before his ordination he spent most of his missionary work at Tanagai Parish in North West Guadalcanal “You have shown me what it means to…