Dear Editor – Professor Tarcisius Tara Kubutaulaka’s article ‘ Don’t be bullied, Indonesia is not Melanesia’ (Solomon Star May 28) makes the choice for Pacific Islanders of Melanesian background very clear and unambiguous. They have the choice to stand with the oppressed people of West Papua or with their Indonesian oppressors. In making the choice…
THE Malaita Provincial Government has acknowledged the Australian Government for initiating the Australia Pacific Technical College (APTC) which the province has benefited from. Acting premier Joe Heroau uttered this during the APTC graduation held at Hotel Malaita in Auki, Wednesday. Twenty-one early childhood teachers graduated during the ceremony. “First of all, on behalf of the…
GWAUNARU’U Airport near Auki, Malaita, reopened Monday this week. This was after more than two years of closure due to disputes amongst landowners. The financial loss the closure had on Malaita as a province was catastrophic. Solomon Airlines, as the service provider, experienced similar losses. The reopening of the airport is not only welcomed news,…
Dear Editor – No retreat, no giving in. Betel nut vendors are back again on the Honiara Streets. This time round it appears to be irresistible and wild. These consistent goings-on are happening in the eyes of the very legislator, the Honiara City Council (HCC), but no action is executed. Who is responsible for Honiara…
Deputy Police Commander Juanita Matanga appeals to the family and relatives of those who involved in the incident which resulted in the death of an elderly man over the weekend, to let the law take its course. Ms Matanga said it is a sad but sensitive issue, therefore urged parties involved to refrain from unwanted…
A bail application is likely to be made for a young woman facing a fraud case involving more than $100, 000 belonging to the Heritage Park hotel. Natalie Keni appeared in court on Wednesday and has been further remanded in custody. She was facing a charge of uttering on which police alleged she uttered some…
Solomon Islands national men’s football team faces an uphill climb to get back on track for the second stage of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) following their 1-0 defeat to Fiji on Tuesday at the Sir John Guise Stadium, Port Moresby. Solomon Islands chances now depend on the outcome of their match against favourites, New…
SNOOKER or pool game has gained momentum in communities around the east Malaita region, at the moment. During a visit by Star Sports to the area last week saw the game being played by most youths as well as kids as little as six years of age. One of the places that was obsessed with…
Western Province has named 28 football players for the Western Turtles training squad. The squad comprises of three goal keepers, 10 defenders, eight midfielders and seven forward players. These players were selected from the recently held Western Cup tournament in Gizo. The Western Turtles is one of the strong contenders of the previous Solomon Cup…
OFC: New Zealand stamped their authority on Group B by brushing aside Vanuatu 5-0 while Fiji kept their OFC Nations Cup hopes alive with a hard fought 1-0 win over the Solomon Islands on Match Day 3 of the competition at Sir John Guise Stadium Tuesday evening. Following their comprehensive win the All Whites are…