The undersea cable project proposed for Solomon Islands will have its source from Sydney in Australia, where it can support high speed communications for over 70% of the Solomon Islands population, says the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Solomons Oceanic Cable Company Robin Russell. Confirming this to the Solomon Star yesterday Mr Russell stated that…
THE Leader of the Independent group, Manasseh Maelanga urges the DCC Government improve some areas of the draft federal constitution before it is finalized. Mr Maelanga highlighted this in a press conference with local journalists yesterday to talk on issues that the public needs to be aware of and also the government. He added that…
A remote village community in Biche, Gatokae, Morovo Lagoon, Western province escaped catastrophic disaster when they were suddenly awoken by a huge land slide and flash flooding about 2am Sunday morning. Reports reaching the paper said, the biggest from several landslides experienced in the pass just stopped less than 2 meters from their houses. Two…
Downstream communities warned to stay alert incase of a spill WATER level at the Gold Ridge tailings dam on Central Guadalcanal is reportedly rising following days of heavy downpour posing a threat to communities living downstream. Reports reaching the Solomon Star last Tuesday claimed the water level has reached the top of the wall during…
A crediting rate of 10 percent totaling SBD$187.5 million will be added to all NPF contribution balances. This was announced by Minister of Finance Snyder Rini during the Fund’s financial year ending yesterday at the NPF boardroom. “Today (yesterday) I’m pleased to announce a crediting rate of 10 percent, a positive rate of six percent…
POLICE officers from Auki and Atori with the help from surrounding communities of Kwai-Ngongosila are still searching for two fishermen who went missing over the weekend. The duo was believed to be brothers that set out to fish behind the Leili Island last Saturday. Reports reaching this paper said the search is still on at…
FUNAFUTI, (FFA) – Pacific ministers for Fisheries from all corners of the region arrived in Tuvalu’s capital Funafuti on the weekend to join local communities for a traditional Sunday to’onai feast. The family-style feast, hosted by Tuvalu’s Minister for Fisheries, Elisala Pita has set the tone for a similarly rich discussion at the 11th Fisheries…
CONSTRUCTION on the new Guadalcanal Provincial headquarter in Bahai, East Honiara came to a halt on Thursday after the province failed to settle its outstanding bill worth $92, 000 with the contractor. As a result workers from M.S Finjay building construction company ceased work last week. Deputy Director of the construction company Lence Tangosia claimed,…
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) claimed that Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) failed their words when they elevated Indonesia to an associated member while granting ULMWP observer status. This was revealed at the closing of the MSG 20th summit at the Heritage Park Conference Centre during a press conference with the West Papuan…
AS the liquor ban was lifted on Saturday, the capital has experienced a noisy and disturbing atmosphere as drunkards patrolling the streets and communities causing public annoyances. Reports reaching this paper said, that pubs and bottle shops in Honiara were very busy with people buying alcoholic beverages after the lift of the liquor ban. The…