Police urged to end probe 

THE police have been urged to complete their investigation into the case of three brothers accused of assaulting another man to death at Markworth area, Lungga, Central Guadalcanal last month. Junior Kupa, 21, Richard Kupa, 25 and Mathias Kupa, 22 are each facing a murder charge. Their case was mentioned in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court…

First successful cardiac operation at NRH

The National Referral Hospital (NRH) in Honiara marked a significant milestone with the successful completion of its first-ever Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) performed on Thursday 5th June 2025.  Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a non-surgical minimally invasive procedure used to treat blocked or narrowed blood vessels in the heart.  It involves inserting a catheter into…

Comprehensive Medical Center at NRH opens

The National Referral Hospital (NRH) Comprehensive Medical Center (CMC) has officially opened for patients on Thursday, 5th June 2025. This following a four months delay after it was handed over by the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) Government to Solomon Islands Government on January 24, 2025. Speaking at a small ceremony to mark the opening,…

Bougainvillians missing after trip to Taro

TWO men from Bougainville are still missing at sea after a boat trip to Taro, Choiseul provincial capital. Their disappearance on Thursday had caused sadness amongst family members and local communities.According to reports reaching the Solomon Star over the weekend, the two individuals reportedly left Bougainville early Thursday bound for Taro onboard a 60horse powered…

Commissioner Mangau and DC Vaevaso honoured

The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) says its proud to announce that several of its executive members have been formally recognized in the 2025 Solomon Islands King’s Birthday Honours, highlighting their outstanding contributions to national security and law enforcement. RSIPF Commissioner Mostyn Mangau BEM has been awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for…