The visiting Special Representative of the UN Secretary General (SRSG), Marta Santos Pais along with the Solomon Islands Government are pushing to fight against violence against children. The visit into the country supplemented this effort, urging the government on a five year programme on eliminating violence against children. She acknowledged government’s efforts and progress made…
A LOCAL activist and a member of the Solomon Islands Solidarity Movement for West Papua Freedom has called on the government of the day to support West Papua (WP) in its bid to join the Melanesia Spearhead Group (MSG). Ben Didiomea claimed, when the current Prime Minister was the Opposition Leader; his speech supported West…
Youths in Keava region in the Anglican diocese of Malaita (DOM) attended a three (3) days of workshop which started on Tuesday in Auki malaita province. The workshop focuses on empowering youths and growing future leaders in Keava region. During the opening of the workshop yesterday Diocesan mission secretary (DMS) and trainer Leslie Filomea said,…
OVER a thousand food gardens in Malaita were reportedly destroyed by floods caused by last week’s heavy downpour. Namoia School Chairman Enoch Idui said Kwaibaita River in East Malaita bursted its banks and swept all gardens. Kwaibaita River separates East Kwara’ae and East Kwaio Constituencies. Mr Idui said damages caused by the River were just…
The Development Services Exchange (DSE) over the past months had gathered non-government organisations (NGOs) together and established a committee for the civil society organizations (CSO) open day, in other words, a trade show for NGOs. This three days event is scheduled to kick off next week from Tuesday 26th May to Thursday 28th of May.…
University of Papua New Guinea Solomon Islands Students Association (UPNG SISA) president calls on the National Training Unit (NTU) to allocate different consultation days for students studying at various institutions in Papua New Guinea. Speaking to this paper from Waigani campus yesterday, Alex Mamu said, he didn’t understand why NTU allocate the same consultation days…
THE by-election for ward 2 in Lake Tegano, Renbel Province has been confirmed for July 2. Renbel Province Collin Singamoana Tesu’atai confirmed this to the Solomon Star. Mr Tesu’atai said, the by-election should be held this month but due to work commitment between the provincial government and ministry it was extended. “I would like to…
THE country could gain significant economic benefits if it supports West Papua’s submission for membership in one of the regional’s powerful body, the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG). The sentiments were echoed by West Papua’s Independence activist and member of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP), Jacob Rumbiak, in an exclusive interview last week.…
Minister for Culture and Tourism has thanked traditional landowners of Guadalcanal province who have given permission to build Honiara city. Bartholomew Parapolo highlighted this during the official launching of the National Tourism Strategic Plan 2015-2019 at the National Museum on Friday. Attending the official launching ceremony were Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, Deputy Prime Minister Douglas…
SAN Isidro centre in North West Guadalcanal have had a busy weekend hosting two important events starting on Saturday. A Holy Baptism for infants and the Saint San Isidro Day was the centre of focus for the people in the area. More than 600 people from within the Aruligo zone, North East Guadalcanal, Savo-Russel, and…