Minister Agovaka challenges MP Toiraena to define ‘change’
4 days ago · THE Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Peter Shanel Agovaka has called on the Member of Parliament (MP) for East Honiara, Morris Toiraena to elaborate on his call for “change.” This follows MP Toiraena’s appeal to his colleagues to transform the spirit of Parliament, which he ...
2024 national exam results released – Solomon Star News
3 days ago · The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) on Monday 13 th January 2025, released the National Examination and Placement Results for Years 9,11 and 12. This was after the Minister of Education, Hon. Tozen Leokana signed off the release of the results. This is in accordance ...
HARRY’S CUP CHAMP – Solomon Star News
2 days ago · RENDOVA Devon of Rendova Harbour in North Rendova, Western Province has been crowned champion of the Kenwood Harry’s Cup 2025. The soccer tournament was staged at the Turaga soccer field in Ughele village, South Rendova. The tournament concluded last Wednesday after two weeks of intensive matches ...
Institutions, individuals defend SFA’s charitable work
2 days ago · INSTITUTIONS and individuals have defended Forest Association’s (SFA’s) charitable work in Solomon Islands, saying those calling for its de-registrations are doing so out of jealousy and vested interest. And the move, they say could render thousands without work should the move by Government MPs ...
PGSP hailed as driver of change – Solomon Star News
4 days ago · THE Minister for Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS), Wayne Ghemu has hailed the Provincial Government Strengthening Programme (PGSP) as the driver of change in the Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS). He said the PGSP enabled the MPGIS ...
New tribal chief for Maravari enthroned – Solomon Star News
4 days ago · MARAVARI community in South Vella, Western Province on Thursday witnessed the enthronement of its new tribal chief. He is Chief Edward Kavirisi. Four House of Chief from Vela La Vela, Chiefs representatives across South Vella, Minister of Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs ...
Upgrades to Santa Cruz airfield progressing steadily
2 days ago · UPGRADES to the Santa Cruz Airfield in Temotu Province are progressing steadily, marking a significant milestone in the Solomon Islands Government’s commitment to enhancing the nation’s aviation infrastructure. The SBD 117 million upgrade is supported by the World Bank under the Second Solomon ...
Bride price commits wives to obey hubbies – Solomon Star News
2 days ago · BRIDE price commits wives to obey the demands of their husbands. This is the popular view held by the people of Tawatana village, Arosi One of West Makira, Makira-Ulawa Province. The view was expressed in interviews with people discussing domestic violence, family violence and violence against women ...
Prosecution to review Habala’s case – Solomon Star News
3 days ago · THE prosecution has been given more time to review the facts in the case of a man facing multiple false pretence charges. The defendant Chrisbane Habala, 47, is facing 11 counts of false pretences and 18 counts of uttering a false document. The defendant’s charges may be amended following the ...
January 14, 2025 – Solomon Star News
2 days ago · The Solomon Islands National Youth Congress and Australia partnered to host the 7th Series of the Virtual Youth Skills Hub Dialogue. The Dialogue involved 135 young Solomon Islanders based in Honiara, Guadalcanal and Gizo who discussed training opportunities and skills needed to support different career pathways.