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…
Auki, Malaita Province — The Catholic Diocese of Auki on Saturday, January 24, 2026, celebrated the Episcopal Ordination and Installation of Most Rev. Jacob Aba, S.M., as its fourth bishop, marking a significant milestone in the life of the diocese. The solemn ceremony was held at St. Augustine Cathedral in Fasitoro, Auki, and drew a large gathering of clergy,…
TSI, HONIARA: Solomon Islands Mining Company Limited (SIMCL), which also uses the name SNMCL, has commenced illegal mining at Kamaboe Camp in South Choiseul. SIMCL is operated by Filipino businessman Johnny Sy, who transitioned from logging to mining with financial support from two Chinese investors. SIMCL’s first mining project was the nickel mine within the…
Former Western Province Premier George Solingi Lilo has expressed concern over what he describes as a growing “quiet crisis of governance” in the country, as public debate intensifies online over the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) issue. Mr Lilo told Solomon Star in a interview last week that the SIPA matter is only “the tip…
The much-awaited relief maintenance works for the Vura Road in East Honiara will commence this week. The Transport Infrastructure Management Services Division (TIMSD) of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), in a statement today, acknowledges the ongoing concern of Vura residents and road users along this road stretch and its deteriorating state. “A local contractor…
A total of 200 local employees are currently engaged in the ongoing China-Aid Auki Road Rehabilitation Project. This marks an increase from the initial stages early last year, when the contractor employed only 50 locals. The growing number of employees demonstrates the company’s strong commitment to engaging with local communities and transferring valuable skills. This…
Attorney General rejects Kalu to head LCC and now SIICAC The Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption (SIICAC) remains without a Director General after the Judicial and Legal Service Commission (JLSC) declined to approve the recommendation of the interview panel. The interview panel comprised of Ombudsman Fred Fakarii, Dr. Patricia Rodie who is a member…
The Solomon Islands men’s senior national football team has been confirmed to take part in the expanded FIFA Series 2026, following FIFA’s official announcement of hosts and group allocations this week. The FIFA Series 2026 will feature 48 national teams from around the world, competing in 12 groups of four during the March and April…
The Oceania Taekwondo Union (OTU) is set to host the Oceania Taekwondo Championships 2026 (OTC) 2026 in Australia from 28-29 March 2026. OTU confirmed this early this week announcing the the championship dates. “OTU and the Australian Taekwondo are pleased to announce that the 2026 Oceania Taekwondo Championships will be held in Sydney, Australia on 28–29 March 2026…