THE case of a 25-year-old man accused of murdering and raping a 29-year-old woman close to GPPOL II area in North Guadalcanal, has been committed to the High Court for trial. Sonia Richard faces one count of murder and one count of Rape. A committal hearing in the form of a short form preliminary inquiry…
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…
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…
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…
YOUTHS from the Tophill community in Gizo, Western Province, have successfully conducted a public awareness campaign last week to educate residents on the importance of proper waste segregation. The campaign, held at the Gizo main market, attracted strong participation from the public, highlighting the growing concern among residents about pollution and improper waste disposal in…
The West ‘Are ’Are Rokotanikeni Association (WARA) successfully held its 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Uhu, West Are’Are, Malaita from 16th -18th July 2025. It was hosted under the empowering theme, “Ta’era’i Tarakoni” in Are’ Are language meaning “Rising together”. The event drew together over 200 plus participants, including zones savings club leaders and members, community church leaders,…
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), through its Demand Generation for Immunization Project (DGIP), has collaborated with the Western Provincial Health Authority (WPHA) to successfully roll out the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign across schools and communities at North Kolobangara Island in Western Province. HPV is a common virus that can affect various parts…
The Women in Executive Leadership Solomon Islands (WELSI) remains committed with its vision to create a sustainable platform for advancing women in executive leadership roles through relevant training and supporting gaps that are a hindrance to the advancement of women in the executive leadership space. This is following the successful hosting of its inaugural Annual…
Solomon Islands assistant referee Natalia Lumukana has been named among the 54 match officials selected for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2025, set to take place in Morocco this October. Lumukana is one of three officials from the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) appointed by FIFA, alongside New Zealand’s Allys Clipsham and Fijian referee Torika…