THE fight against reducing criminal activities in the city requires everyone’s responsibility. Acting police chief Juanita Matanga said this in response to questions raised about what police will do with the rise in unlawful behaviour of youths on the streets of Honiara. She said all citizens must act responsibly to curb down anti social behaviour…
The appointment of the new police commissioner has raised serious questions over Australia’s integrity in its dealings with Pacific island countries and especially Solomon Islands. This came following the appointment of Frank Prendergast an Australian who has been the deputy commissioner of the Australian Federal Police (AFP) blamed for manufacturing the riot on Christmas Island…
The country’s Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia had presented his credentials to the President of the Republic of Indonesia H.E Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Monday at the “Instana Merdeka Palace” in Jakarta. His Excellency (HE) Salana Kalu together with Ambassador’s of Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Peoples Republic of China, and Republic of Korea to the…
Victims of the April floods said they were unhappy with the way NDMO has treated them. Speaking in response to an earlier comment made by NDMO, the victims said authorities and the government fail to realise how difficult it is for them to cope with the tragedy have gone through. Chairman of the victims committee…
AFTER restoring peace in the Solomon Islands, followed by support in various sectors and drawing down of the successful mission, the Regional Assistance Mission is now focusing on strengthening the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF). Speaking during the commemoration of the mission’s 11th anniversary yesterday, special coordinator Justine Braithwaite said the focus now has…
People who have registered more than once are likely to face heavy penalty depending on the investigation by the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC). In the recent voters’ registration, more than 6,000 voters were found to have registered more than once. Speaking to local media in a press conference yesterday, SIEC chief electoral commissioner Polycarp…
The Joint Civil Society Groups & Concerned Citizens (JCSG & CC) calls on the government to clarify the latest payment of a total of $2.3 million to six (6) NCRA MPs from the ROC funded National Development Fund (NDF). Information from reliable sources claim that this funding is part of a rollover of surplus MRD…
The United Democratic Party (UDP) has welcomed more members and supporters at its camp in Honiara Hotel yesterday. United Democratic Party was headed by Sir Tommy Chan owner of the Honiara Hotel who is very influential in the politics in this country. According to UDP spokesperson yesterday said more membership and supporters of the party…
Some political parties that have sitting Members of Parliament (MP) will refuse to register their parties even if the new enacted Political Parties Integrity Bill requires political parties to do to contest general elections. Political party leaders spoken to have said they will not register their political parties because the new Political Parties Integrity Act…
The United Democratic Party (UDP) has registered more than 150 of members. This comprised of intending candidates and current parliamentarians. UDP spokesperson told the Solomon star yesterday the membership included those from the different provinces in the country. “We have new members who intend to contest the election and few are current Member of Parliament,”…