Police have arrested five suspects over a murder on Lord Howe Island. Investigation continues after a fatal fight in Luaniua. RSIPF/SOLSTAR — Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force have arrested five suspects in connection with a murder incident on Lord Howe Island. The arrests were carried out following a coordinated operation involving homicide…
RSIPF warns residents to avoid the Alligator Creek area on 18 March during a controlled UXO demolition at Hells Point as part of ongoing efforts to remove explosive remnants of World War II. The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has advised the public that a controlled demolition of unexploded ordnance (UXO) will take place…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele raises concern over Solomon Islands’ high rates of gender-based violence during International Women’s Day remarks in Honiara. PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele has expressed concern over the grim fact that Solomon Islands continues to face some of the highest rates of violence against women and girls globally. The concern was highlighted as…
The Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) along with the Solomon Islands Tertiary Education and Skills Authority (SITESA) says they remain focused on ensuring that every scholarship recipients successfully commences their academic program. The assurance came following concerns raised by the Acting Leader of Opposition Hon John Dean Kuku, regarding delays in the processing of scholarships. ”We acknowledge the challenges…
Professor Transform Aqorau has been reappointed as the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Vice-Chancellor for a second term. Professor Aqorau’s reappointment follows a rigorous, transparent, and comprehensive recruitment process conducted by a Council-sanctioned Selection Committee and formally approved by the University Council. Highlights of the process included: • Open advertisement calling for expressions of interest…
Oliveti struggles to access basic services in Choiseul province Nestled deep in the middle bush of Tepazaka Ward 6, Northwest Choiseul, Oliveti village remains one of the most isolated communities in Choiseul Province. Despite the passage of time and government programs across the province, Oliveti continues to be largely forgotten when it comes to basic…
THE Member of Parliament for East Are’are, Peter Kenilorea Jr has expressed concern over the government’s positioning of mining as the next major pillar for national economic development. Kenilorea said whilst the government embraces this policy direction, concerns about its long-term impact remains prevalent. In his contribution to the Motion of Sine Die in Parliament…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has acknowledged Western Province’s comparatively stronger economic position but says persistent land and infrastructure challenges continue to limit its full development potential. Speaking during his recent address celebrating Western Day Celebration in Seghe Marovo on Monday 8th December, the Prime Minister said Western Province remains ahead of many other provinces…
The Honiara City Council (HCC) Executive House has officially approved the allocation of the Kukum Market in East Honiara as the new trading space for all cloth vendors selling clothes in the Firehouse area. This decision was made during its meeting on Thursday 13 November 2025. This aims to ensure that small business operators have…
The Pacific Regional Infectious Diseases Association (PRIDA) has completed a successful overseas support visit to the National Referral Hospital (NRH) in Honiara from October 5 to 17, 2025. This visit marks another milestone in PRIDA’s long-standing commitment to strengthening healthcare systems and fostering collaborative partnerships in the Pacific. The mission focused on providing mentorship and…