The Minister of Lands, Housing and Survey William Bradford Marau says revenue sharing can be beneficial to provincial governments. He made the statement in Kira Kira, the provincial capital of Makira Ulawa Province while addressing the Province’s 36th Second Appointed Day celebrations on Friday August 2. Mr Marau said the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement…
The Premier of Makira Ulawa Province Stanley Siapu has praised a partnership between the Australian Bond University and his province. He said in Kira Kira, the provincial capital that his Government had endorsed the partnership and cooperation so the Bond University can help the province with its urban planning and structural design. Premier Siapu adds…
A team from Taiwan International Corporation and Development Fund (ICDF) led by Mars Shiue have visited the Mayor Of Honiara City Wilson Mamae, City Clerk Charles Kelly and the Executive and management of Honiara City Council (HCC). The purpose is to work with HCC to create a study tour and research on plastic wastes within…
Remanded for multiple false pretences By ASSUMPTA BUCHANAN A MAN who tricked an elderly retired doctor and allegedly obtained close to $53,000 was arrested and remanded in custody, Tuesday. Sam Ngedea, who faces 53 counts of false pretences was brought to the Honiara Magistrates’ Court yesterday late afternoon where he was remanded to reappear in court…
The plastic picking fever has hit Lata, Temotu Province. After news reached surrounding villages that someone’s paying for the plastics, villagers stepped out digging through trash and other road-side dumping ground. Two villagers from Neba, Nickson and Timo showed off their collection. Nickson said he’s collecting plastic because an overseas plastic buyer is buying in Honiara…
Hard work is the key By WILSON SAENI in Auki Malaitans are urged to do away with the “handout mentality” and work hard to lift and progress the province. Premier Daniel Suidani stated this in an interview with the Sunday Star. “I’ve noted Malaitans are now cultivating and accepting the ‘handout mentality’, an attitude that…
GOVERNMENT’s task force to review the China-Taiwan relations will leave today for their second leg of tour to Papua New Guinea (PNG) and then onto Beijing, China. The group will be led by Chairman of the Task force John Moffat Fugui. Members of the task force include: Jamie Vokia, Rex Ramofafia, Amoi Chachabule, Rolland Seleso…
The Leader of the Official Opposition Mathew Wale has called on the Prime Minister to join the Government of Vanuatu in pushing for the review of the earlier resolution made by the Pacific Forum on the West Papua issue. This call followed the leaders concluding remarks in Parliament on Friday during the wind down debate…
Police has arrested a man from Ambu community near Auki in Malaita Province following the death of his younger brother on Friday. Police confirmed to the Solomon Star the deceased as late Robert Aitorea who died after being involved in a fight with his elder brother. The deceased sustain knife wound to his back. The deceased…
THE Mamasa primary school at Vulolo Ward, Central Guadalcanal is expected to be relocated soon due to mining operation upstream. The school is currently located close to the Wind-Wind Mining’s operation site. Chief Education Officer (CEO) for Guadalcanal Province (GP) Mr Misack Suia last week said there is a plan for the school to be…