News – National

Former teacher jailed for 4yrs after stealing $1.3m

The Honiara Magistrates Court has delivered a landmark sentencing where a former school teacher from Malaita Province was sentenced to four years’ imprisonment after mistakenly receiving $3.8 million of public funds that was deposited into her account. The sentencing was made on Monday on 5 January 2026. The incident occurred in December 2017. Eight months later, the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) detected the mistake and successfully recovered $2.4 million, leaving $1.3 million…

Key witness murdered on Vella, suspect nabbed 

A 32-year-old male suspect has been arrested for murdering a 15-year-old boy at Kuava village in Vela La Vela, Western Province (WP) on 3 January 2026. Supervising Assistant Commissioner (AC) Provincial Mr. Tex Tafoa said the deceased was a key police witness to a murder incident that occurred back in December 2024. Supervising AC Tafoa…

Northwest Choiseul pumps $600k into human resource training

A total of $687,162.84 has been invested by Northwest Choiseul Constituency (NWCC) into human resource training for 2025. The funds came from tax-payers through 2025 Constituency Development Funds (CDF) allocation in education. This had enabled 358 students to pursue their education with less worry for them and their parents last year in various education institutions. The constituency knows they will also contribute to the…

No travel allowances, affected teachers express concern

A good number of teachers who have missed out on receiving their traveling allowance to pay for their seafare during the holiday have expressed deep concern as to why some have received their full amount while others did not. The unequal payment has been described as unfair for those who did not receive any allowances.…

Minor disorderly cases reported during New Year countdown in West

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in Western Province recorded only minor disorderly incidents during the 2026 New Year countdown, following intensified security operations throughout the festive season. The enhanced sea and land patrols were conducted to ensure public safety during Christmas and New Year celebrations across the province. Speaking to Solomon Star on Friday, Western…

Teenager hacked to death in Vella

A 14-year-old boy has died following a fatal knife attack at Vella La Vella in Western Province on Saturday afternoon. Reports reaching the Solomon Star indicated that the teenager was attacked with a knife at a plantation near Kuava village while returning home from his garden. He was rushed to Gizo Hospital for treatment but…

$1.5M SEAWEED INVESTMENT

RSDP invests $1.5M into West Are’are Constituency seaweed farming initiative to boost production     The People’s Republic of China-funded Rural Sustainable Development Program (RSDP) continues to make significant impact in rural communities, with West Are’are Constituency the latest to receive project support worth SBD $1.5 million to boost seaweed farming production in the constituency. The…

Eight Solomon Islanders recognised

Eight Solomon Islanders have been recognised for their service in health, education,  policing and religion. His Excellency Governor General Sir David Tiva Kapu announced the New Year’s Honours at the conclusion of his New Year’s address over the national broadcaster. He said, the 2026 New Year’s Honours was approved by King Charles III to award…

Plea for unity

His Excellency [H.E] Governor General Sir David Tiva Kapu while welcoming the New Year has issued an appeal for unity and reconciliation. At the same time, he urges citizens to set aside divisions and work together for national renewal in 2026.  Delivering his New Year’s address to parliamentarians, diplomats, provincial leaders, and community representatives, he…

GG praises govt, calls for more effort

Solomon Islands need to work hard in 2026 as it seeks to diversify its economy and expand infrastructure while confronting mounting climate risks and fiscal pressures. His Excellency (H.E) Governor General Sir David Tiva Kapu, in his New Year’s address, praised government efforts to accelerate long‑delayed projects such as the Tina Hydropower scheme and the…