Honiara, 30 June 2026 – The annual independence anniversary float parade on 7 July is anticipated to be one of the key highlights of this year’s celebration. Introduced 3 years ago, the float parade through the Honiara main street from both ends of the city will feature Government Ministries, Corporate Organisations, S…
My name is Walter Daiwo, coming from Isabel Province, a beautiful Pacific region of the Solomon Islands. On September 8, 2025, I embarked on a journey across the ocean to pursue higher education at Liaocheng University, in China alongside ten other outstanding students from my homeland. Over the past eight months settl…
Students at St. Josephs National Secondary School, Malango Ward enjoyed a special musical experience last week as the Australian Army Band performed a free concert. The performance highlighted the strong partnership between Solomon Islands and Australia, using music as a way to connect with young people and the wider c…
From shifting harvests to rising seas, the Pacific Dataviz Challenge invites data amateurs and pros alike to make climate change visible through visual storytelling—turning raw numbers into insights that can be understood, shared and acted on. The Pacific Dataviz Challenge has opened its 2026 edition, inviting particip…
SolBrew Lager is proud to support local music and emerging talent in the Solomon Islands through its sponsorship of the Aelan Riddim Festival — a platform that will celebrate local artists and contribute to growing the country’s music industry. As an iconic Solomon Islands beer, SolBrew Lager recognises the important r…
Senior government communications officers from Solomon Islands have completed a week long professional development visit to Australia. The International Senior Communications Officer Visit brought together six senior communications officers from across the Solomon Islands Government to build strategic communications ca…
Enduring cultural heritage, identity and uniqueness of panpipe By FLOYD TERRY JNR Solomon Star, Honiara The Ministry of Culture and Tourism, through its Culture Division, will host the third Solomon Islands National Panpipe Festival (NATPAN) from July 1 to 5, 2026, in Honiara. This year’s festival will be staged under …
The hub will provide more opportunities for interaction and empowering youths By ULUTAH GINA Solomon Star Gizo The newly established Youth Hub in Gizo is an added bonus for young people throughout Western Province, according to Western Provincial Youth Council (WPYC) President Langi Sunga. Speaking to Solomon Star in a…
The Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI), with support from BBC Media Action, is currently hosting a first of its kind training on verifying and fact-checking for local journalists. The four-day training, which began on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, has brought together more than 10 participants from various media outle…
The autobiography traces his journey from humble village life in Choiseul Province By LEILANI OSOSolomon Star, Honiara A powerful story of humility, service, and national identity took centre stage this week with the official launch of “Village Boy Knight: A Life of Service to Solomon Islands”, the autobiography of Sir…
Six local hockey players joining the Hype Pacific All-Stars Team at the NZ Heritage Hockey Competition in Auckland are proudly flying the nation’s flag both on and off the pitch. The group, Nyrick Zuna, Enoch Mae Paekera, Ricky Fairamoa, Jackson Ramo, Juninia Mahika, and Melwyn Makana, are part of the All-Stars team fe…
Jeremy Donovan, an Australian First Nations musician, artist and storyteller will visit Solomon Islands from 22 – 29 March 2026 There are many similarities between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Solomon Islander culture: music, dance, stori, song, artwork, and carving. These shared connections are what unite…
The workshop aims to train participants understand how to gather and share information based on facts through various various platforms An inaugural Digital Media Literacy Workshop commenced on Tuesday in Buala, Isabel Province, representing a significant advancement in media development within the region. Spanning two…
The Vaka Tepe Festival is set to make a long-awaited return to Western Province next year, with organisers confident the event will revive cultural traditions and boost tourism in the region. The initiative is being spearheaded by the Western Province Sailing Association (WPSA), which has recently established a steerin…
The Western Provincial Young Entrepreneurship Council (WYPEC) has acknowledged the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) for its support towards the successful delivery of a content creation workshop held recently in the Western Province. WYPEC is a youth-led organization that aims to empower y…
A four-day Digital Content Creation Training for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and freelancers successfully concluded in Gizo on Friday, boosting digital skills and e-commerce awareness in Western Province. The training equipped participants with practical skills in storytelling, scripting, video production, audi…
The Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward Munda 15 in Western Province, Hon. Palin Veo, has formally acknowledged and congratulated the people of Kekehe and Kindu for the successful hosting of their Christmas and New Year celebrations program. Speaking to the Solomon Star in an interview Hon. Veo expressed his a…
Areo Village in the West Kwara’ae constituency, located 8 kilometers from Auki, Malaita Province for the first time in its history has successfully hosted its inaugural New Year Games, welcoming 2026 with unity and community spirit. Areo is home to nearly 30 houses and around 100 villagers. Many of Areo’s youth are not…
Two of the huge Christmas cones erected in Honiara continue has offered a space for many families and friends to spend their evenings together since the festive season. Our Telekom and Ports have erected their own Christmas towers in the city’s main business district which continue to be a major attraction since the fe…
Popular Solomon Islands artists Cottsii and Chelsie have returned home after a successful five-day tour in Australia, where they performed at the Brisbane Big Village Festival early this month alongside Pacific artists from across the region. The tour marked a major milestone for Chelsea, who described the experience a…
Members of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) along with the AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP), recently visited communities across Honiara to deliver Christmas gifts and support festive activities. The visits were a way to thank communities for their ongoing partnership throughout the year. The prog…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has paid tribute to the work of media workers in the country for their tireless role in ensuring citizens of this nation continued to be informed. He was speaking at the ‘Prime Ministers Thank You Reception’ held at the Heritage Park Hotel on Monday morning. Church leaders and repres…
The annual Roviana Lagoon Festival in Munda, Western Province, has ended on a successful note, attracting a large crowd of local residents and visitors. They were able to witness and participate in a range of cultural games and activities. Lagoon Festival Chairlady, Ms Jenno Entrikin-Hughes, described the event as a ma…
A delegation of Solomon Islands journalists have completed a study tour to Canberra and Sydney, gaining new skills and perspectives on emerging issues including artificial intelligence, the role of media in democracy, and the digital transformation of the media sector. The visit also helped to forge relationships with …
A major new tourism initiative is being proposed for the Western Province, with plans now underway for an inaugural Island Vibes Festival, a signature annual event expected to energise the local economy and promote the province’s rich cultural identity. The announcement was delivered by Island Vibes Committee Chairman …
A Solomon Star journalist was amongst six young media representatives from the Solomon Islands who completed a week-long China–Solomon Islands media exchange program recently. The trip was held from November 16 to 22nd November. The trip allowed George Maelagi and other local journalists the opportunity to travel throu…
Guangzhou is striving to become a high quality city cluster for living, business, and tourism. Yet the city also faces tremendous challenges, especially in environmental protection. In the area of household waste disposal, Guangzhou has introduced a range of measures as part of our broader environmental protection stra…
Stunning images taken by Solomon Islands photographers have been recognised as winners in The Nature Conservancy’s 2025 Oceania Photo Contest, as the Grand Prize is awarded to Tauhi by Miesa Grobbelaar of Australia. Contest judge and acclaimed nature photographer Jarrod Boord said the Grand Prize winner, from the Peopl…
Reggae fans in Honiara are in for a historic night of music and celebration as The Lucky Dube Band prepares to perform live at the Coral Sea Resort & Casino on Saturday, 15 November, marking the venue’s 10-year anniversary. The performance will feature TK Dube (Thokozani Dube), eldest son of the late Lucky Dube, co…
Tawatana Village in West Makira is once again preparing to celebrate its annual traditional feast known as “Gnaumaebwaora”. The cultural event, observed by the people of Arosi 1 in West Makira Province, takes place every first week of November and brings together the entire community in a time of sharing and thanksgivi…