The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) has this week confirmed the full list of FIFA-accredited match officials for the 2026 season. The list features three centre referees, headlined by Timothy Niu, who has been named as the latest Solomon Islands referee to receive a FIFA Badge. Also included are three assistant referees, two futsal referees,…
Road rehabilitation works along the West Honiara/Tandai Highway, involving an upgrade from a 2-lane to 4-lane road, are now nearing completion, with most sections successfully finished and already delivering benefits to road users. The final major areas of work are the Rove & Bishop Dale roundabouts (and their approaches), where construction activities are ongoing to…
Police have called off the search and rescue operation after the body was found at Henderson seaside on Wednesday evening – 28 January 2026. Police received the report of the dead body, and visited the scene to transport the dead body to the morgue. Family members were later called in and identified the body as…
Brisbane, Australia – Pacific Islands Forum Troika Leaders convened their first in-person meeting of 2026 in Brisbane, Australia, reaffirming their shared commitment to Forum unity, regional solidarity, and collective leadership at a time of heightened global uncertainty. The meeting was attended by the Honourable Jeremiah Manele, Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum and Prime Minister of…
OPPOSITION Leader Matthew Wale has encouraged women intending to contest the next National General Elections to join political parties, citing the high cost of participating in elections in Solomon Islands. He said the increasing cost is largely due to the country’s scattered geography and difficult terrain. Speaking during a panel discussion at the Women’s Political…
Tourism Solomons Chief Executive Officer (Acting), Dagnal Dereveke, has welcomed the appointment of Mr Matthew Findlay as the new Chief Executive Officer [CEO] of Solomon Airlines. Describing the move as a positive and timely development for both the national carrier and the Solomon Islands tourism sector, Mr Dereveke said he and his team were very…
The Garavu tribe in Central Guadalcanal has presented six chupu to Paramount Chief Walton Naezon during a reconciliation ceremony held at Obo Obo village on Tuesday. The reconciliation follows an incident last Wednesday, 21 January, when Chief Naezon’s vehicle was stoned during a confrontation at Obo Obo village near Gold Ridge. The incident occurred after rioters—made up of…
Solomon Islands international Chris Hatarau is the latest local player set to feature in the 2026 season of Fiji’s Extra Premier League after sealing a deal with Labasa FA. Speaking to Star Sport, the former Laugu United and Malaita Kingz forward said he is excited and confident as he prepares for the new challenge. “I…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has expressed concern over the lack of respect and disturbances through shouting and the playing of loud music through boom boxes (portable speakers) during the weekend. In a statement, Police has issued an appeal to all communities in and around Honiara to respect one another and maintain peace within their neighbourhoods on…
Solomon Nickel Mining Company Limited (SNMCL) has rejected allegations that it has commenced illegal mining operations at Kamaboe Camp in South Choiseul. Reports reaching the Solomon Star claimed that while SNMCL’s first approved project is the nickel mine within the Siruka tenement on the north coast of Choiseul, mining activities have allegedly begun at Kamaboe…