The highly addictive drug which poses threat to the Pacific region – methamphetamine locally dubbed the ‘Power Drug’ — is spreading across the Western Province, sparking alarm among communities, health advocates and law enforcement. Reports reaching the Solomon Star claimed this lucrative drug has not only infiltrated Munda, but is also circulating in Choiseul, Shortland…
A family is homeless after their dwelling home was burnt on Tuesday afternoon within the Panatina Creek community, behind Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Panatina Campus, East Honiara. The fire was believed to have started from a candle lit by the owner’s four-year-old son using handle matches. It was claimed during the course of lighting…
A staggering number of Pacific Islanders continue to face water and sanitation challenges, according to the Communiqué issued at the conclusion of the 9th Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministerial (PWWM) Forum held in Honiara from 25–26 August 2025. The report considered by Ministers on progress toward Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) revealed that 9 million…
PACIFIC Ministers have hailed the Chairs of the Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers (PWMM) Forum as champions of the Pacific Water Security Warriors Mechanism, underscoring the region’s commitment to safeguarding water resources and nurturing the next generation of water leaders. The recognition was included in the Communiqué issued at the conclusion of the 9th Pacific…
A group of East Kwaio voters in Malaita Province have expressed concerns about their Member of Parliament (MP’s) health, which they say has been deteriorating since the April 17 joint elections. The current MP is Stanley Festus Sofu. “The MP continues to receive tax-payer funded salary and other perks while voters have been left in…
Leading an institute is not an easy task, especially when it comes to channelling bridges for better qualification for members of the institute for the betterment of the country as a whole. Pamela Naesol, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA) shared her challenges in heading the institute, starting from…
Four road improvement contracts for Malaita Province will be officially signed in Auki on Friday 29th August, 2025. These projects are funded by the Australian government under the National Transport Fund (NTF) as part of ongoing efforts to improve the country’s transportation infrastructure. The signing ceremony will be attended by a government delegation led by…
Senior officials from across government met in Honiara earlier this month to review options for the layout of the Bina Harbour port and tuna processing plant planned for Malaita. Three concept layouts for the site were completed by companies Kramer Asia Pacific, which focused on the land side infrastructure, and Haskoning Australia, which addressed the…
THE Honiara Magistrate court has granted a final adjournment to allow police execute a warrant of arrest on a man facing an indecent act charge, and failure to make an arrest with result in the withdrawal of the case. The defendant, Ani Alphonse, is facing one count of Indecent Act without Consent. This is in…
A 17-YEAR-OLD male who confessed to having unlawful sex with a 12-year-old girl last August in Choiseul Province has been sentenced to one year imprisonment. The juvenile, who could not be named for legal reasons, has pleaded guilty to one count of Having Sexual Intercourse with a Child under 15 years. This is contrary to…