Two sessions were conducted during the discussion By ULUTAH GINA Solomon Star, Gizo A Provincial Youth Stakeholders Meeting was held in Gizo, Western Province on Tuesday. It brought together provincial stakeholders, partners and organisations to discuss youth development issues in Western Province. The meeting held at the Provincial Headquarters featured two main sessions. The first session focused on the Provincial Youth Stakeholders…
The Court found no indication that counsel’s independence had been compromised By ASSUMPTA BUCHANAN Solomon Star, Honiara The High Court has dismissed an application to disqualify counsel representing Auditor General, ruling that the defendants’ arguments were speculative and lacked relevance to the issues before the court. Lawyer Gabriel Suri was the subject of the application.…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) confirms that a police officer was involved in a traffic incident at the ITA area in Honiara. Police Commissioner (Acting) Mathias Lenialu said the matter is being treated with the utmost seriousness, with traffic and forensic officers attending the scene on Tuesday night. “The officer is currently at…
Works on the main structure at the International Wharf Upgrade at Point Cruz in Honiara have officially commenced. This came after some initial demolition activity was carried out. Contractor China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation is set to commence piling operations. Piling is a critical stage in wharf construction, involving the installation of strong, long steel columns, known as piles, deep into…
Members of Haubata Hanigoana, a sub-tribe of Huabata Tribe in Guadalcanal Province has described claims by Simbo Tribe as the customary ownership of land within and around Honiara City including Papaho as misleading. The tribe has refuted recent reports where Simbo tribe reaffirms customary landownership through traditional ceremonies as highlighted by their spokesperson Lawrence Justine and the so called Tadai…
Slight increase to fuel charges for new month By ULUTAH GINA Solomon Star, Gizo Fuel prices for Honiara have been updated for April 2026, according to the latest wholesale price notice released by South Pacific Oil Limited. According to the new price new wholesale prices became effective on April 1, 2026, and include petrol, diesel…
Solomon Islands Meteorological Service has issued its first heavy raining warning advisory. This came after a current low-pressure system is located south of the country. The notice was issued at 7pm Tuesday evening 31st March 2026. The advisory said, the heavy rain warning is for all the provinces. An orange alert for all provinces was…
A woman has been arrested by the Honiara City Council Law Enforcement Division and convicted for selling salt fish at the Central Market on Friday, 27 March 2026. Following her conviction by the court, she was slapped with a fine of $500. According to the Director of the Law Enforcement Division, the woman was arrested…
More Solomon Islanders will gain practical skills, access jobs and contribute to their communities through 726 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) scholarships in 2026. This means more Solomon Islanders have access to quality training opportunities to build a better future and contribute to their country. The scholarships are delivered under the Solomon Islands-Australia Partnership…
HONIARA, – The U.S. Embassy, through the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Program, brought two English teachers to Saint John Community High School in Honiara to assist local English teachers. The Fulbright ETA Program places Fulbrighters in classrooms abroad to help teach the English…