The dialogue with teachers and students will help the Opposition Office to better understand the challenges facing the country’s education system. The Office of the Leader of Opposition is set to commence an official school visit program aimed at engaging directly with students, teachers, and school administrators. Opposition Leader Hon Matthew Wale and staff will be part of this outreach program.…
Road maintenance at one of Malaita’s busy road routes has recommenced By SOLOMON LOFANA Solomon Star, Auki Busurata Road in the Central Kwara’ae highlands is progressing smoothly, with regravelling work resuming last week. Maintenance had been temporarily paused while the contractor, Exodus Trade Development Ltd, relocated machinery to North Malaita to begin construction of the…
Personal items like mobile phones, bags and luggage are normally snatched By ULUTAH GINASolomon Star, Gizo Residents of Western provincial capital of Gizo, are raising concerns over a growing number of theft incidents reported across the township. In recent days mobile phones and personal belongings were amongst the most commonly stolen items. Reports reaching this paper indicate that thieves have been moving…
Frank Zheng Bendiah was acquitted by Honiara Magistrates’ Court for unlawful wounding after a January 2025 incident in Kerekere Island, Malaita Outer Islands. By ASSUMPTA BUCHANANSolomon Star, Honiara A CHINESE national who stood trial following a violent altercation on a remote island in Lord Howe, Malaita Outer Islands (MOI), has been acquitted in the Honiara…
Maintaining a clean and healthy learning environment has been highlighted as a key priority at Aoani Extension Primary School in West Kwaio, Malaita Province. Thats according to the school’s Deputy Principal, Ben Oloisae when speaking about the importance of cleanliness at the school. Mr. Oloisae said that keeping the school environment clean is one of the most important…
The Simbo Tribe has once again reaffirmed its customary ownership of land within and around Honiara City through a series of traditional Guadalcanal ceremonies held over several years. Simbo Tribe spokesperson Lawrence Justine said the ceremonies were organised to publicly declare and preserve the tribe’s historical connection to the land while also addressing concerns about…
The Maoma Tribal Centre Association in the Anoano area of West Kwaio Constituency, Malaita Province, is strengthening its commitment to marine conservation as part of its broader effort to promote cultural tourism and protect local resources. In front of the Maoma Tribal Centre seaside area, the Association has established a conservation zone to prevent overfishing…
The Government for National Unity and Transformation prioritizes planning for Solomon Islands’ 50th Independence Anniversary in 2028, focusing on unity and national pride. THE Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) has placed high priority on preparations for the country’s 50th Independence Anniversary in 2028. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele made the statement while updating the media on issues of national…
The Solomon Islands Government (SIG) is closely monitoring the escalating tensions in the Middle East with grave concern. The conflict intensified following reports that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a senior Iranian cleric and former Supreme Leader of Iran, was killed along with other high-ranking officials after airstrikes allegedly carried out by Israel and the United States. In retaliation, Iran has reportedly launched attacks targeting…
PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele has denied reports of an alleged new Cabinet line-up that circulated in the media last week. The reported list claimed that a new internal Cabinet arrangement had been quietly decided without any official announcement from the Prime Minister’s Office. According to the circulated list, Member of Parliament (MP) for Central Guadalcanal Peter Shanel Agovaka was named as…