A woman accused in relation to a $2 million warehouse break-in in Kukum, East Honiara, had her plea deferred day after her lawyer sought more time to make a proposal to the prosecution. Donsia Deresi, 41, who faces one count of housebreaking and committing a felony, appeared before the Honiara Magistrates’ Court. Her lawyer, Donation…
Maintenance works on Malaita’s South Road, from Maoa to Hauhui (33 km) in Malaita Province continues to face challenges. This comes as the road project reached 70% completion. According to site engineer Randy Tafiako of local contractor Trades Transformation Company (TTC), their progress so far is now concentrated at the Su’u stretch after they took a short…
The Road Transport Board (RTB) Taskforce has reminded all vehicle owners and drivers to comply with traffic regulations under the Road Transport Act (Cap 131), particularly Section 28, which governs the use of lights on motor vehicles and trailers. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Taskforce said recent traffic checks in Honiara revealed that…
An eight-year-old grade three student from the remote Shortland Islands in Western Province is urgently seeking overseas medical treatment following a referral from the National Referral Hospital (NRH). Herma Darren, from Aleang Village in the far western Shortland Islands, was born with an abnormal growth on his nose, located between his eyes. Medical records identify the condition…
Naesol refutes Samoan Judge Brunt’s claim that she was present at MPIP 2025 recount, reveals there was “no transparency, and no proper oversight over the recount process” By EDDIE OSIFELOSolomon Star, Honiara THE Head Auditor of the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) 2025, Ms Pamela Naesol has dismissed claims by judge Jerry Brunt that she…
Gizo Town Clerk Charles Kelly has acknowledged growing concerns over burial space in Gizo township Western Province, confirming that there is currently no officially gazetted public cemetery for the town. For decades, Gizo residents have relied on Mile 2 as a burial site, a practice that continues to this day. However, Mr. Kelly clarified that…
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The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has received two speedboats from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) at the Aola base on 13 January 2026. The speedboat worth SBD 3.5 million dollars was shipped from China and handed over to the RSIPF in the presence of Honourable Minister of Police, National Security, and Correctional…
The Minister for Home Affairs says civil registration and public services are beginning to reach more citizens, but vowed that the government must do more to extend access to the country’s most remote communities. Addressing the Motion of Sine‑Die, Isikeli Vave reflected on his one year of progress within the Ministry of Home Affairs. He said, birth and…
Solomon Islands National University (SINU) will establish a Centre for Distance and Flexible Learning (DFL) in South Guadalcanal. This is set to offer a landmark education initiative that promises to transform opportunities for young people and adults alike. Rollen Seleso, Member of Parliament (MP) for the constituency, announced this during the Motion of Sine Die last month. MP Seleso described the programme as a “valuable second…