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…
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…
Former Member of Parliament (MP) for Gizo/Kolombangara Madam Lanelle Tanangada has been farewelled by the Policy Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (PIMEU) within the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, who is departing for Australia to further her studies. Madam Tanangada a senior staff has played a critical role in PIMEU in her capacity as Policy Secretary for…
The Solomon Islands will not be participating in the upcoming Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) 2026, which will be hosted in Nadi, Fiji. The event will run from the 13th to the 20th of next month. Speaking to the Solomon Star, Joyce Konofilia, the Pageant Director of the Miss Solomon Islands Pageant (MSIP) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)…
New WASH Facility Restores Dignity and Learning for Honiara Senior High School Students Anna Rini knew the routine. She would walk up to the duty teacher, claim she felt unwell, and hope to be sent home. Like many girls at Honiara Senior High School, the Form 5 student had learned when to ask for sick…
Former Miss Solomon Islands, Gladys Habu, has received regional recognition after being named Young Woman of the Year at the recent Women Changing the World Awards for Australia and the Pacific. Ms Habu was also announced as runner-up in the Changemaker category, in recognition of her leadership and advocacy through Project Period Tax Reform (Project PTR). The Women Changing the World…
MALAITA Provincial Premier Elijah Asilaua has clarified concerns surrounding the $3 million grant allocated for the Malaita Provincial Youth and Children Resource Centre, assuring the Provincial Assembly that funds have been properly managed and remain accountable. Addressing the Assembly during its recent sitting in Auki, the Premier said, the full $3 million was deposited into the…