About 69 community local coaches and officials across Honiara accredited with certificates in Oceania Sport Education Program (OSEP) A total of 69 coaches have received Oceania Sport Education program (OSEP) certified Community Coach and Official certificates after completing an intensive training. The participants completed four courses in Honiara recently facilitated by the National Sports Council (NSC).…
Diplomats from Solomon Islands and New Caledonia have highlighted Australia’s vital role in supporting infrastructure development across the Pacific region. Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Australia, Robert Sisilo and New Caledonia’s Representative to Australia, Yves Lafoy made these comments when appearing before the Australian Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade (JSCFADT)…
THE country on Thursday witnessed about 174 qualified teachers completing their studies at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU). The Teachers In Training (TIT) have pursued training program over the past years and have graduated with certificates, diplomas and graduate diplomas in teaching. A graduation ceremony organized by SINU on Wednesday at the Seventh Day…
CLOSE to 200 marijuana plants have been uprooted by Police officers in Auki, Malaita near Ngadefiu village in Central Kwara’ae on Tuesday, 20th August. Community leaders of Ngadefiu village have been working together with the Auki police for the uproot of the marijuana plants and arrest of the alleged suspect, a statement issued by Police Media…
HONIARA is expected to come alive this weekend when the Miss Solomon Islands Pageant (MSIP) will conclude with the crowning of the 2024 Miss Solomon. The two days event will commence with a speech contest by the six contestants on Friday morning. After the speech, the contestants will hit the road in a float parade…
MISS Coral Sea Resort and Casino Sharllyma Aruhane vows to take a strong stand on ending the rising problem of gender-based violence in the country. Speaking to Solomon Star in an interview, she said the MSIP platform is an avenue where young girls like her can advocate on issues that are critically affecting the lives…
ADVENTURERS from Wind Valley Seventh-Day Adventist Church in White River, West Honiara, have successfully completed their weekend camp. The camp was held from Friday 16 August to Sunday 18 August at the Wind Valley SDA Church compound. It was held as part of the Adventurers award requirements for various classes – Sunbeam, Builder, Helping Hand,…
In an exciting news for Solomon Islands football, the Australian Government and Football Australia are partnering to support the development of elite football throughout the Pacific in a renewed partnership. Delivered through Australia’s PacificAus Sports program, the four-year investment will facilitate regular international fixtures between Australian and Pacific national teams, including Solomon Islands, in addition to capacity-building…
AN outboard motor (OBM) skipper has ordered his four passengers to jump overboard to save his ray boat powered by a 60hp Out Board Motor (OBM) and market produce. The incident which surprised many occurred early Monday morning when the ray boat bound for Gizo the Western Provincial Capital encountered bad weather. The ray boat…
MP Vokia and wife Ethel and co-accused election conspiracy case dismissed by High Court due to contradictory testimonies THE Member of Parliament (MP) for North East Guadalcanal, Jamie Vokia, his wife Ethel and three others who were tried on the charges of conspiracy to defeat justice and interfere with a witness in relation to the…