THE Catholic Mothers Ministry in West Kwara’ae Constituency, Malaita has received a brand-new 3-ton truck to support their church and community programs in Malaita province. The vehicle was officially handed over last week by their Member of Parliament (MP), Hon. John Alfred Tuasulia. The project was funded by tax payers through the Solomon Islands Government’s Church Grant under…
At the Women of Influence panel held at Heritage Park last week during the visit of Australia’s Assistant Minister for Pacific Islands Affairs, Senator Hon. Nita Green, one of the standout voices belonged to Assistant Commissioner of Police, Patricia Leta. The moderator posed a simple yet powerful question:“As a woman working in the public service,…
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…
“Age is not a limit. Keep learning, keep going and never let anything hold you back.” These words from Ms. Madeline Kili Solo, Assistant Lecturer in Seafood Science at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU), sum up her remarkable journey — proving that determination can break barriers and open new horizons. Madeline didn’t start in a…
Australia has reaffirmed its commitment to end gender-based violence (GBV) in Solomon Islands, announcing an additional SBD13million over five years through Pacific Strong: Amplifying Action to End Violence Against Women and Girls (PAVE). The funding will further support the Family Support Centre and Christian Care Centre – two key organisations providing frontline services to survivors. …
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…
New global data has revealed that the Solomon Islands now ranks as the second highest country in the world for violence against women, raising urgent concern among child protection advocates and international organisation.This is according to latest report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) published 19 November 2025 titled: Violence against women prevalence estimates, 2023.Solomon…
In a milestone ceremony over the weekend, the Tawatana community of Makira has formally handed over a land to the Hanuato’o Diocese of Makira for the construction of its Parish headquarter. For years the Diocese had been longing and scouting for a land to build its West Arosi Parish headquarter. Several propose lands have been secured, but could not be developed…
Belém, Brazil; 19 November 2025 – As world leaders convene for the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP 30) in Belém, Brazil, the “Amazon COP”, the Solomon Islands Government and World Vision Solomon Islands call for an urgent course correction to close the finance gap, protect global food systems, and deliver on the 1.5 °C…
Tax players through the Central Honiara Constituency (CHC) has donated a new three-tonne truck to the All Saints Parish of the Anglican Church at Point Cruz, Honiara. The handover was held on early Sunday. A similar donation was made on September 14, when the office presented a three-tonne truck valued at $388,000 to the Holy…