Food security in Pacific countries could be under threat if oversized tuna vessels such as the Spanish owned Albatun Tres and Albacora Uno are allowed to continue fishing at current rates, Greenpeace says. The warning follows the release of a new report naming the Spanish boats among the world’s most destructive fishing vessels and a…
Solomon Islands theological student Edward Kolohae graduated with a doctorate in theology at the Pacific Theological College (PTC) in Suva, Fiji, last Thursday. Dr Kolohai graduated with Doctor of Philosophy for his thesis on “The sharing of your Faith” during the college’s 47th graduation. His thesis consisted of many aspects but the two main ones…
Every few decades a new destination opens up for travellers. The Solomon Islands’ treasure chest has been preserved pretty much intact since Alvaro de Mendana sailed into the heart of the country in 1568. He was so enchanted at finding gold that he named the islands after the legendary King Solomon. It’s Friday morning at…
The natural habitat of a remote island in the Solomons is staring down the ever-present danger posed by logging. The stakes are high, and the legal ramifications enormous. Kolombangara is just one of many thousands of islands in the South Pacific. Dazed by the beauty of the whole archipelago that is the Solomon Islands, this…
SIDP to appeal ruling SOLOMON Islands Democratic Party (SIDP) says it will appeal a High Court ruling rejecting its challenge of certain provisions of the Political Parties Integrity Act. Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer delivered his ruling on the case last Friday. The party’s lawyer Gabriel Suri told the Solomon Star last night he has…
THE High Court last Friday farewelled Australian judge, Justice Stephen Pallaras, in a ceremonial sitting. Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer thanked Justice Pallaras for his zeal, passion and commitment to his duties both in the courtroom and outside. “I want to thank him for turning the lights on perhaps in the courtrooms of the High…
TO stop corruption, we must not vote in corrupt leaders. That’s according to former parliamentarian and statesman Sir Nathaniel Waena, during a political parties media forum, yesterday. “Corruption is not an external issue. It starts from the heart of man,” the president of the People’s Alliance Party (PAP) said. “If we want to eliminate corruption…
POLICE and road authorities in Honiara have initiated new measures to address the city’s worsening traffic situation. Head of Honiara City Police Jack Balaga told the Solomon Star yesterday the new measures will come into effect as of Monday. “As of Monday, we are going to close down the two bus stops for eastern-bound traffic…
THE Solomon Islands National University will soon open a Fishery Science Department under a Republic of Korea funded project. This was sealed during the signing of an agreement between Solomon Islands and the Republic of Korea under the Framework Arrangement for Grant Aid 2014. Under the agreement, project for establishment and capacity building of Fishery…
SOLOMON Islanders are urged to be on alert as the country enters the cyclone season. The reminder comes from the local Weather office. Tropical cyclone season here runs from November to April, with its formation peak during the months of January, February and March, according to the office. “While cyclones can also occur on other…