Minister for Home Affairs and Member of Parliament (MP) for Shortland Islands says 2025 had been a “defining year” for governance reforms, as the Ministry of Home Affairs tightened financial discipline and strengthened accountability across public institutions. Speaking during the Motion of Sine‑Die, MP Isikeli Vave said the government’s focus on internal systems, compliance and performance management was laying “foundations for…
The ruling on a committal hearing in the case of a woman accused of murdering her partner at Mbokona, Central Honiara, last October has been adjourned to Friday 9 January. The case of 34-year-old Anna Kefedo was listed for ruling on Wednesday but Principal Magistrate Emily Zazariko Vagibule Pakoa adjourned the matter as she was unwell. The prosecution…
A MAN accused of being part of a group that robbed a businessman of between $200,000 and $500,000 in Henderson, Central Guadalcanal, has been released early this week after finally paying up his cash bail. Eddie Funubana, who is facing one count of robbery, appeared in the Honiara Magistrates Court this week, where it was confirmed that…
THE man accused of robbing the Pagoda pub at Henderson, Central Guadalcanal, last year will be taking his plea on January 20. Peter Foukona, 20, is facing one count of robbery. Foukona was re-arrested in early December last year following the issuance of a warrant after failing to appear in court despite being served with…
The Choiseul Bay Provincial Secondary School (CHYPSS) has released important information regarding the start of the 2026 academic year, including registration, class availability and transfer application deadlines. According to a statement issued by the school administration, the academic year will officially commence on Monday 26th January 2026, with registration for new and returning students beginning on the…
A 29- year old man has been arrested and remanded in custody in connection with the alleged arson of the Tenabuti clinic in North East Guadalcanal. Floyd Lili was arrested and charged with one count of Arson following the burning of the New Tenabuti clinic on 26 December 2025. His was taken before the Honiara…
Eight men accused of burgling more than $1.7 million, and gold at Charivunga Village in Central Guadalcanal have yet to take their pleas. The prosecution told the Honiara Magistrate Court on Monday that it has not yet received the file docket from police investigators and therefore was unable to provide disclosures to defence lawyers. The…
Woman who embezzled more than SBD1.3 M while serving as a teacher handed a four- year jail term, has 14 days to appeal sentence The teacher who stole more than $1.3 million in public funds has been sentenced to four years imprisonment by the Honiara Magistrate’s Court. Principal Magistrate Emily Zazariko Vagibule Pakoa handed down the sentence on Monday…
All examination and placement results will be released mid next week. That’s according to the Ministry of Education, Human Resources, and Development (MEHRD). In a statement it has announced that all Forms 3, 5, and 6 examination and placement results are expected to be officially released on 14 January 2026. Thus, students are advised to…
The Melanesia Law Ministers will present their collective issues during the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting (CLMM) to be held in Fiji from 9 to 12 February. Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, Hon. Clezy Rore, confirmed this to Solomon Star following a talanoa session held during the Justice Agencies Dialogue at the Heritage Park Hotel on November. Minister Rore said Fiji…