Frontline educators across the Solomon Islands are raising serious concerns about the competency of some newly graduated teachers, particularly those trained at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU). They are now calling for stricter admission standards to protect the quality of education nationwide. Veteran teachers claimed that some recent graduates struggle with basic professional tasks,…
POLICE have confirmed that a ray boat discovered at Dai Islands in North Malaita belongs to a villager from Yandina, while the 40-horsepower Yamaha engine attached to it is the property of the Yandina Clinic in Central Province. Malaita Province Police Commander Michael Ramosaea disclosed this during an interview with Solomon Star on Monday. Mr…
The President of the Solomon Islands Bar Association (SIBA), Peter Teddy has condemned personal attacks on judges, warning that such criticism undermines judicial independence and threatens democratic governance. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 Legal Year at the High Court last Friday, Teddy said the judiciary and the judicial system had faced criticism in…
A major tribe in Central Guadalcanal, CHACHA, will take the first peace initiative to compensate Paramount Chief Walton Naezon after his vehicle was stoned during a confrontation at Obo Obo village near Gold Ridge on Wednesday, 21 January. The incident occurred after rioters—made up of youths, men and women—burnt about 30 machines belonging to Gold…
There is a need for stronger transparency, accountability and institutional reform to reinforce public trust in the Solomon Islands’ governance system. Speaking during December’s Motion of Sine-Die, Member of Parliament (MP) for West New Georgia–Vona Vona Constituency Hon George Temahua, said that strong institutions were “the foundation of public trust” and urged lawmakers to ensure that reforms translate into tangible…
Member of Parliament (MP) for West New Georgia–Vona Vona Constituency Hon George Temahua, has warned that rising living costs, youth unemployment and climate change are straining households and threatening national stability, urging Parliament to intensify efforts to strengthen institutions and service delivery. Speaking during the Motion of Sine-Die in December, Temahua said the Solomon Islands economy remains…
Chief Peter Irobina Kinita of the Aimela Tribe in Malaita has issued a strong appeal for peace and cooperation following the High Court of Solomon Islands’ ruling on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, which settled the 63-year Aimela land dispute in favour of the Aimela Tribe. Chief Kinita warned against false claims and urged communities to respect the…
The Policy Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (PIMEU) in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPMC) has begun a one week policy alignment workshop on Monday with all Permanent Secretaries. The theme of the workshop is ‘aligning the NDS 2016- 2035 with GNUT’s 100 day program’. The workshop sets the basis for the on- going consultation between…
A 23-year-old young father is in critical but stable condition after being stabbed by four drunkard men during a violent confrontation at Jamea Village in South Vella on Friday evening. The incident occurred between 4pm and 5pm when a group of four young men allegedly attacked the victim, left him with serious injuries and unconscious…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has officially received upgraded facilities for its International Affairs Department (IAD) and Forensics analysis equipment from the Australian Federal Police (AFP). The handover ceremony held in December 2025 included a formal signing by former RSIPF Commissioner Mostyn Mangau and AFP Deputy Commissioner Lesa Gale. The facility upgrades form…