THE Visiting Chairman of Eagon group of companies, Young Ju Park has spoke highly of the Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) government’s land reform program – one of DCCG’s fundamental reforms. Mr Park said the proposed reform is the right way forward in dealing with the customary land system that leads to the continuous land…
PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare has commended the private sector for their perseverance and hard work in running their businesses. He was speaking last Friday during the launch of the newly upgraded facility of Didao Refueling Station, at Kukum, east Honiara. “I take this opportunity to congratulate and commend Solomon Islanders who are useful in doing…
How Molea steers business to new heights Almost everyone knows where to find Didao Service Station in Honiara. But for those who don’t, it is at the seaside, west end of the Fishing village, east Honiara. Whilst genuine people see the business side of it as a service provider, it is not really that easier…
Chief Helkia Mola of Gurumei in Isabel province has thanked Green Tree Company for constructing the much need road in their area. Mola told Sunday Star in an interview that construction work on the road by the company is progressing well. “On behalf of my people I would like to thank the Green Tree Company…
West Papua independence leaders plan to open an office in Honiara. Their leader Jacob Rumbiak arrived in Honiara on Friday to further discuss the intention with local supporters. A member of the Solomon Islands Solidarity Group for West Papua Lily Chekana told the Sunday Star an office space was already allocated for West Papua. She…
Temotu Provincial Government has reported incurred a debt that has now risen to $1 million. Sacked provincial minister for Natural Resources, Fr. Brown Beu, made the claim. Beu was sacked last week over what Premier Nelson Menale claimed was “working against him”. Beu, a former premier himself, claimed the $1 million debt will stand in…
Former Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) employees terminated at the height of controversies when current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Colin Yow took office may be reinstated. Sources said these are employees with legitimate reasons dismissed unfairly and are supposed to be reinstated. Tipped to be reinstated also is the former CEO William Barile. Ministry of…
Sacked Temotu provincial minister of natural resources Fr Brown Beu has slammed accusations levelled at him as basis for his termination Premier Nelson Menale last week. Beu received his marching orders last Thursday after Premier Menale accused him of undermining his leadership. Premier Menale stated he was suspicious of Beu indulging in scrupulous deals with…
The national government should sponsor more students to study at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) as part of its support for the institution. SINU Students Association (SINU SA) rep Mathew Jones made the suggestion after the government announced names of those who will study under government scholarship last week. Jones said while he acknowledge…
The government’s recent disbursement of $3 million (US$370,000) to former Malaita Eagle Force (MEF) combatants for rehabilitation purposes had seemingly sparked new demands for similar remuneration. More than 800 officers of the defunct Special Police Constable are demanding similar payment to be made to them. Malaitan former officer Jonathan Mae, who served as a constable…