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THE legal case involving former Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Rural Development will resume on January 26. The extended time was given to allow time for Selina Boso’s lawyer to submit a formal representation to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution. Public Solicitor Lawyer George Gray is seeking a withdrawal of the…
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The Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare has called on Members of Parliament to grow up from their political nappies. Mr Sogavare made the call after he had been told a group of MPs has started talking about moving a no confidence motion against him in six or nine months. He said he does not know why…
The Government of Solomon Islands and the Government of the Republic of Fiji yesterday resolved the air row between the two countries. Following fruitful discussion of issues pertaining to air services between the two countries, Fiji and Solomon Islands have agreed, with immediate effect, to lift the suspension of air services between the two countries…
THE man accused of the defrauding the government of $7.3 million from the Ministry of Health and Medical Services is yet to give instructions to his lawyer for plea. John Biliki’s case was adjourned to yesterday purposely for him to meet with his lawyer and give instructions regarding the type of plea he will be…
The Solomon Islands Democratic Coalition for Change Government says it will table in Parliament the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Report. But Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare would not say when his government will table the report other than promising it would do so during its four-year term in office. Mr Sogavare said Solomon Islands cannot afford…
The Democratic Coalition for Change Government has welcomed the plans of Malaita’s new Premier for Malaita Province. Premier Peter Chanel Ramohia in his maiden speech in the Malaita Provincial Capital, Auki last Friday vowed to restore the pride of Malaitans as an industrious people and outlined his plans for the province. Mr Ramohia said he…
THE Parliamentary Opposition has denied claims they are planning a ‘motion of no-confidence’ against the Government. In a statement on Monday, Leader of Opposition Jeremiah Manele said such move is too early and the Parliamentary Opposition has no intention or whatsoever to dismantle the Government. Mr Manele was responding to a front-page article in the…
Malaita’s Agriculture and Livestock extension office in Auki has been burnt completely early Monday morning. The provincial administrative building dated 1960’s is located along Sikitae Street. Provincial Agriculture Chief Officer John Faleka told the Solomon Star office in Auki there were important provincial documents that were lost in the blaze. Mr Faleka revealed that important…
HONIARA continues to be pounded by heavy downpour which poses risk to motorists. The Kukum police traffic office urged all drivers to take extra care when driving in wet conditions. “Visibility is one big problem during heavy down pour. It is therefore important that care is taken,” the traffic office said. They said driving slowly…