Dear Editor – For the last 40 years we have been living under the design of the crocodile and shark decorated with our logo to lead is to serve. Nafu of two fala nao, can we replace them with some friendly ones? Turtle and kurukuru hao? Mr Designer these two bosses are killers. They respect…
THE six Solomon Islands archers have touched down in New Caledonia last Friday ahead of the Oceania Archery Championship set to kick off on Monday 9th of July in Paita. President of the Archery Federation of Solomon Islands Nihal Seneviratne told Star from New Caledonia, the team has arrived safely in New Caledonia, Friday. “We’ve…
· West Papua activists stopped by police· Police clarifies incident, action By RONALD TOITO’ONA THE issue of West Papua was under spotlight at the 6th MACFest in Honiara, when West Papua activists were told by the police to halt raising the Morning Star flag at the festival venue. Local outspoken West Papua activist Ben…
THE community of Tuvaruhu in central Honiara are strongly advised to stay away from the cordoned area where the dumped toxic chemicals were found. Police Commissioner Matthew Varley issued the warning as police and environmental officers moved in to remove the chemicals. “Your cooperation and support is really important,” Mr Varley said. He…
THE United States (US) Ambassador to Solomon Islands Her Excellency, Catherine Ebert Gray, officially presented the 2018 Ambassador’s Women of Courage Award to Emma Garo. In her award presentation speech, the Ambassador said in 2007 the Secretary of State; Ms. Condelesca Rice initiated the Women of Courage Award to honour women who had performed outstanding…
PRIME Minister, Rick Hou, has welcomed considerations by the United States (US) to upgrade the status of its office in Honiara. The prime minister said Solomon Islands will definitely welcome the importance valued by Washington to consider upgrading the US presence in the country. “Solomon Islands and the US share a very mutual friendship and…
Police identity chemical dealer By ASSUMPTA BUCHANAN POLICE have identified the company that owns or imported the chemicals that were discovered near the Tuvaruhu community high school (CHS) in Central Honiara. Police Commissioner, Matthew Varley, however did not reveal its name, saying it is subject to investigation. “I am not going to go…
The Central Bank of Solomon Island (CBSI) has launched the country’s new SBD$40 dollar banknote and two dollar coin on Thursday. The special commemorative currency was launch in Honiara. Permanent Secretary of Ministry of finance and Treasury, Harry Kuma, declared the note and coin legal tender, which means people can buy with the currencies. The…
Three suspects have been arrested by Auki Police for allegedly stealing money during a boat trip from Honiara to Auki on Saturday 30 June 2018. Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Malaita Province Superintendent Timothy Apaesi said the victim was travelling from Honiara to Auki on one of the local inter-island boats with more than $17,000.00…
His Holiness Pope Francis on Tuesday appointed a first local as the new Bishop of Auki Diocese of the Catholic Church. He is Rev. Father Peter Houhou. He is currently the Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Honiara and Administrator of Holy Cross Cathedral. He was born in Marau October 10, 1966 and he is…