The Solomon Islands needs a minimum of 20 anaesthetist doctors to effectively serve the entire country, according to the Minister of Health and Medical Services, Dr. Paul Popora Bosawai. Anaesthetists are specialist doctors who provide anaesthetic care before, during, and after surgical and medical procedures. They assess patients, administer general, local, or regional anaesthesia, and monitor vital signs such as heart…
The National Referral Hospital (NRH) Oncology Unit proudly hosted a fifth visiting clinical oncology team from Canberra Hospital, Australia, from October 6 to 10, 2025, as part of the ongoing project to enhance cancer care services in the Solomon Islands which started with an initial scoping visit in 2016. Led by Professor Desmond Yip (Medical…
The Central Magistrates Court has received a significant boost to its digital capabilities with the provision of new Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment from the Government of Australia. Through the Australia Solomon Islands Partnership for Justice (ASIPJ), Australia delivered five new desktop computers to support the implementation and operation of the Justice Information Management System (JIMS). This system plays a vital role…
An alleged illegal cross-border trade of beche-de-mer between Bougainville and the Western Province has raised serious concern among authorities and local communities in the border region. Reports reaching the Solomon Star revealed that within two weeks, at least 10 boats from Bougainville have crossed the far western border into Solomon Islands waters through Lofung in the Shortland…
The second state-owned school in the country, Waimapuru National Secondary School’s 84 hectares of land in Makira Ulawa province is currently being logged by a logging company, KS. Minister of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) Tozen Leokana will discuss with his permanent secretary on the option of writing to Commissioner of Forest to suspend the logging…
President of OUR Party, Hon. Jimson Tanangada, has clarified the Party’s official position regarding the recent resignation of Hon. Harry Kuma, following media reporting that has taken earlier responses out of context. Hon. Tanangada reaffirmed that OUR Party remains strong, united, and firmly guided by its founding principles of Ownership, Unity, and Responsibility. He rejected suggestions…
The Honiara City Council (HCC) Bus Service Committee has issued a public apology to the residents of Honiara following the recent media announcement that the Council would begin operating its own bus service on October 1, 2025. The Committee clarified that the announcement was premature and that operations have not yet started. The Committee acknowledges…
LF & Sons Enterprises launched its new Rural Trade Storage facility in Gwanasu’u Village, Malaita, on 30 September, marking a significant step in strengthening cocoa production, market access, and livelihoods across Malaita. LF & Sons, established in 1997, sources cocoa beans from a wide network of local farmers, providing critical market access where high transport…
Deputy Chief Magistrate Ricky Iomea has again urged police to speed up the execution of an arrest warrant for a 21-year-old man accused of indecent assault who continues to evade police arrest. The warrant was issued earlier this year when the case reached the trial stage. Police have repeatedly reported difficulties locating the accused, who…
One of New Zealand’s most senior paediatricians, Dr Caroline Hart is visiting Lata, Temotu Province this week. Tourism Solomons is supporting this plan research into health issues affecting children in the far eastern region of Solomons. Dr Hart has been working alongside ChildFund New Zealand CEO, Josie Pagani, whose organisation is actively involved in bringing essential water…