The two fishermen from Taro, Choiseul province, who went missing at sea a week ago have been found alive. Police say the duo landed safely on Nuguria island close to Tasmania island, an atoll group of islands north of Bougainville. Police Commander ,Taro police station, Rolland Kopo said both men were reportedly safe but are…
The Government’s attempt to deregister Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII), an independent public watch dog organisation, had been hampered by a refusal from the Company Haus, to hand over official documents about FSII. Company Haus was reported to have refused a request to access the files by the Ministry of Finance and Treasury. It was…
Malaita Ma’asina Forum (MMF) plans to meet with the Prime Minister (PM) to address issues hindering development in government’s prioritised projects for Malaita. Speaking to the media on Monday at the Mendana Hotel MMF president Charles Dausabea said they are preparing to hold talks with the PM to address some matters of land disputes that…
Member of Parliament (MP) for Temotu VATUD constituency has expressed disappointment over the recent government decision to reshuffle her portfolio. Speaking to the Solomon Star on Monday the only female MP Freda Tuki Soriacomua said, she was not informed about the move to shift her from Ministry of Rural Development to the Ministry of Woman,…
A Road Transport Ordinance 2015 concept paper has been compiled to address the growing concern of short bus routes in the city. The Chairman of the Honiara City Council (HCC) Law Enforcement Division and the HCC Legal Advisor are putting together the concept paper. This paper which will be discussed at the Law Enforcement Standing…
Solomon Islands Government-sponsored students at the University of the South Pacific (USP) Emalus Campus are grateful for the government’s timely payment of their second semester allowance. President of Solomon Islands Law Students Association (SILSA) Johan Doiwale conveyed the association’s gratitude when Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and his delegation met with them at the Emalus Campus…
The Solomon Islands community in the Vanuatu capital of Port Vila over the weekend met with the Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and his delegation and raised a number of issues it wants the Solomon Islands Government to address. These include the establishment of a honorary consul in Vanuatu, establishment of a trust fund for the…
Close to twenty Solrice Limited employees have completed a two days first Aid training offered by the Solomon Islands Red Cross Society. The training, which was held on the 15th and 22nd August 2015, was successfully completed, with each of the employees to receive their First Aid certificate. The First Aid training including that of…
MORE than 300 students from secondary schools in and around Honiara city took advantage of the University of the South Pacific Solomon Islands (USPSI) Campus open day that was held on Friday. The day event which embraced various activities gave students a chance to know about USP different faculties and its functions. It was an…
VATA Community Parish, North West Guadalcanal has celebrated the Saint Bartholomew day with children receiving Holy Communion, baptism, and a community feast on Monday. This was reported by Solomon Star’s North West Guadalcanal stringer, John Toki. The celebration started at 10 am with a Holy Mass, which was led by acting parish priest Fr. Peter…