Western Provincial Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 10, Iriqilaa, North Vella Lavella, Hon. Freedom Tozaka has called for an urgent education conference to be held no later than June 2026 following poor academic performance by secondary schools in the province.Hon. Tozaka made the call in light of the 2025 academic results released by the Ministry…
Frontline educators across the Solomon Islands are raising serious concerns about the competency of some newly graduated teachers, particularly those trained at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU). They are now calling for stricter admission standards to protect the quality of education nationwide. Veteran teachers claimed that some recent graduates struggle with basic professional tasks,…
POLICE have confirmed that a ray boat discovered at Dai Islands in North Malaita belongs to a villager from Yandina, while the 40-horsepower Yamaha engine attached to it is the property of the Yandina Clinic in Central Province. Malaita Province Police Commander Michael Ramosaea disclosed this during an interview with Solomon Star on Monday. Mr…
The President of the Solomon Islands Bar Association (SIBA), Peter Teddy has condemned personal attacks on judges, warning that such criticism undermines judicial independence and threatens democratic governance. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 Legal Year at the High Court last Friday, Teddy said the judiciary and the judicial system had faced criticism in…
A major tribe in Central Guadalcanal, CHACHA, will take the first peace initiative to compensate Paramount Chief Walton Naezon after his vehicle was stoned during a confrontation at Obo Obo village near Gold Ridge on Wednesday, 21 January. The incident occurred after rioters—made up of youths, men and women—burnt about 30 machines belonging to Gold…
Solomon Islands is mourning the passing of Lady Joy Kere, a respected diplomat, public servant, and sports administrator whose career broke barriers and inspired generations of women across the nation. Beyond diplomacy, Lady Joy Kere was deeply committed to sport development and women’s leadership. She served as President of the Solomon Islands Netball Federation (SINFED),…
Member of Parliament (MP) for West New Georgia–Vona Vona Constituency in Western Province has urged for steady policy direction and prudent economic management as the Solomon Islands faces structural challenges, limited fiscal space and exposure to global shocks. Speaking during December’s Motion of Sine-Die Hon George Temahua said, managing a small economy in a volatile global environment was “never straightforward” and required patience…
The Policy Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (PIMEU) in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPMC) has begun a one week policy alignment workshop on Monday with all Permanent Secretaries. The theme of the workshop is ‘aligning the NDS 2016- 2035 with GNUT’s 100 day program’. The workshop sets the basis for the on- going consultation between…
After nearly a month of fuel shortages and soaring prices, relief is in sight for residents of Western Province, with a fuel shipment now en route to the province. For the past few weeks, fuel prices in Gizo have risen sharply, with petrol selling for as much as $20 per litre. In the Shortland Islands,…
Solomon Kings FC head coach Ben Cahn says his side has more work to do ahead of the second circuit round of the inaugural OFC Professional League, which kicks off this coming weekend in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Cahn’s comments follow Kings’ 1–1 draw with Tahiti United FC in the final matchday of the…