A man in his 40s in Temotu Province is facing a serious allegation of assaulting his brother at Naban Village in the Bekapoa area of Santa Cruz Islands on 21 November 2019. Provincial Police Commander in Temotu Province, Superintendent James Toaki says, “The man was arrested on the day of the alleged incident and charged…
FRIENDS of the City President Judah Suimae says he really appreciated the ‘School Re-thinking Plastic Initiative’ program under the UNDP Waste Management Innovation Initiative in partnership with Solomon Islands Government (SIG). Suimae made the acknowledgement remarks as a participant in Tuesday’s validation workshop on the initiative conducted by UNDP. He said the program is a…
A HONIARA magistrate has warned sexual predators, paedophiles or sex predators that they will face the music should they be caught in this jurisdiction. Principal Magistrate Felix Hollison delivered the stern warning yesterday when sentencing the Australian missionary, Rev. Kevin Rietveld, 72, to three years imprisonment yesterday. Rietveld was sentenced after pleading guilty to seven…
WORLD Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director Dr Takeshi Kasai arrives here today to meet with health leaders and to reinforce the organization’s commitment to supporting the government to improve the wellbeing of Solomon Islanders. Dr Kasai is Director of the Western Pacific Region, which is home to more than one-quarter of the world’s population and…
THE Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) had announced its major government projects to be progressed in 2020. The announcement was made in Parliament by the Minister for the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MOFT) Harry Kuma when he delivered the 2020 budget speech, Tuesday. It’s understood that the ‘2020 Appropriation Bill 2019 was read…
MEMBER of Parliament for Lau/Mbaelelea, Augustine Auga says the dismissal of the election petition case against him yesterday shows his clean win in the 2019 National General Elections. Justice Leonard Maina dismissed the allegations of bribery and undue influence against Auga due to insufficient evidence following a one week trial. Speaking to the Solomon Star…
HIS Royal Highness, Prince Charles has launched the Solomon Islands Ocean Policy and Malaria Elimination Roadmap, Monday. Speaking at the launching ceremony at the Lawson Tama stadium, the Prince said the natural environment of the country is important for its prosperity and security. He said it is sad to see the environment of the country…
ABSENTEEISM is a major challenge for both teachers and students attending St. John’s School at Rove, West Honiara says school Principal Peter Misiga. Mr Misiga has highlighted this during the school’s graduation ceremony last week. He condemns the absenteeism act as a negative human behavior. “Absenteeism is a negative behavior,” he said. “This behavior is…
Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) on Monday hosted His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales on a visit to FFA headquarters in Honiara. His Royal Highness is in the Solomon Islands as part of a wider visit to the region that is focussed on climate change, regional ocean policies and sustainability. FFA Director General, Dr…
STUDENTS from various schools in Honiara City have taken time off from school to meet and greet His Royal Highness at the Lawson Tama stadium, Monday. His Royal Highness Prince of Wales, Prince Charles was able to meet school children of different schools in Honiara when given the opportunity. After the official program at Lawson…