In early August, a group of fellows from Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS), who recently arrived in Japan to pursue graduate studies, paid a courtesy visit to the Honorary Consul of Solomon Islands in Tokyo. The visit provided an opportunity for the Fellows to introduce themselves, express their appreciation, and begin building a supportive relationship for…
The National Crime Prevention Department (NCPD) of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) is rolling out its community engagement plan to certain communities in Honiara in preparation for the upcoming Pacific Island Forum Leaders (PIFL) that will happen next month in the country. The latest places that have been visited during the awareness program…
A two-day mental health training program has been successfully conducted at Tinokae Rest House on the eastern side of Gizo, Western Province. The training, organized by the Western Provincial Health and Medical Services under its Mental Health Program, attracted more than ten participants from various sectors. Among them were health workers, police officers, correctional service…
The National Referral Hospital (NRH) in Honiara has recorded a total of 2,893 outpatient visits at its mental health clinic in 2024, underscoring the mounting demand for mental health services nationwide. Speaking to Solomon Star in an interview, Dr. Rex Maukera Psychiatrist Supervisor at the Mental Health Department of Ministry of Health and Medical Service…
AUKI: Unconfirmed reports suggest that alluvial mining activities are taking place in the highlands of Central and West Kwara’ae, Malaita Province. According to information reaching Solomon Star Auki, villagers have set up makeshift camps at several sites where they are digging for minerals believed to include gold. The exact type of the minerals and details of…
Between three to four new mental cases involving youths are being recorded each week at the Gizo’s Hospital Mental Health Unit, Western Province. This alarming rate highlights the increasing trend of mental illness cases in the province, with the majority of patients being young people between the ages of 15 and 35. According to figures…
Auki police have cracked an alleged network of pharmacy theft of drugs from the Kilu’ufi Provincial Hospital on Malaita. The case seems to confirm widespread suspicion that drugs from the Government Pharmacy store being stolen and sold to shops and individuals, often depriving the National Referral Hospital of live-saving drugs. Police told Solomon Star the…
The Ambassador of Switzerland to Solomon Islands, Her Excellency Barbara Anna Gonzenbach, presented her Letter of Credentials to the Acting Governor General, Hon. Patterson J. Oti, at Government House today, 20 August 2025. In welcoming H.E. Gonzenbach, the Acting Governor General expressed gratitude for her commitment to fostering enduring friendship and cooperation between Solomon Islands…
Eight youths have been arrested for playing loud music late at night and threatening community leaders at Ambu and Kokomu in Malaita province on Sunday 17 August 2025. Auki police successfully carried out the arrest. Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Malaita Province, said, “Three suspects are female among the eight arrested, and they are all…
In preparation for the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) next month officers from the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) took time out from work on Wednesday afternoon to engage in a clean-up effort. “As proud citizens and dedicated public officers, we would again engage in a series of clean up sessions to support the cleaning…