CONNECTIONS TO ASIA, EXPANDED NZ-VANUATU OPERATIONS IN SOLOMON AIRLINES EXPANDED INTERNATIONAL SCHEDULE Solomon Airlines has announced a new international schedule with new routes and greater flight frequencies connecting Solomon Islands to key leisure, trade and business travel markets as the airline positions to create new opportunities. “We are closely monitoring demand across our region and…
A woman accused in relation to a $2 million warehouse break-in in Kukum, East Honiara, had her plea deferred day after her lawyer sought more time to make a proposal to the prosecution. Donsia Deresi, 41, who faces one count of housebreaking and committing a felony, appeared before the Honiara Magistrates’ Court. Her lawyer, Donation…
The CommBank Joeys have started their PacificAus Sports Football Tour 2026 on Saturday with a well-deserved victory against a determined Fiji U-19 side. Goals in each half from Max Court and Joey Sikora saw Australia’s U-17 team take a 2-0 victory over the older opposition Australia almost had the perfect start when Fiji’s goalkeeper, Usaia Tamaniqio fouled…
Maintenance works on Malaita’s South Road, from Maoa to Hauhui (33 km) in Malaita Province continues to face challenges. This comes as the road project reached 70% completion. According to site engineer Randy Tafiako of local contractor Trades Transformation Company (TTC), their progress so far is now concentrated at the Su’u stretch after they took a short…
The Road Transport Board (RTB) Taskforce has reminded all vehicle owners and drivers to comply with traffic regulations under the Road Transport Act (Cap 131), particularly Section 28, which governs the use of lights on motor vehicles and trailers. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Taskforce said recent traffic checks in Honiara revealed that…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MALD), through the Commercial Agriculture Development Project, on Thursday handed over a grant of SBD750,000 to Kokonut Pacific Solomon Islands (KPSI) to support the purchase of a cocoa butter press machine. While handing over the cheque, Minister for Agriculture and Livestock, Hon. Franklyn Derek Wasi, said the support…
Daily operations at the Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) have been severely disrupted following the continued absence of internet services, which has affected offices since last week. The outage has significantly hindered official work, particularly in areas requiring communication and networking, resulting in delays to routine administrative functions. Officers who spoke to this paper confirmed that the disruption is…
The Solomon Kings latest inclusion Jayroll Patty, the young rising star, will not part of the Solomon Kings lineup for the first round of the OFC Pro-League which set to kickoff today in Auckland, New Zealand. VISA delays have put his travel plans on hold. The young rising star told Star Sport yesterday in an interview…
The Solomon Kings FC will step into the professional era on Sunday, 18 January 2026, when they open their 2026 OFC Pro League campaign against Papua New Guinea’s Hekari United FC at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand. The clash is expected to mark the beginning of a new Melanesian rivalry, with both sides looking…
Despite a strong wind warning being issued across the country, villagers and market vendors from Ranongga, Simbo, Kolombangara, Shortland Islands and as far as Choiseul continue to travel to Gizo, the main commercial centre of Western Province. For these islanders, the journey is unavoidable. Boat operators using outboard motor boats (OBMs), powered by 40-horsepower and 60-horsepower engines, have been…