ONE Link Pacifica’s owner, Charles Dora who was accused of registering the One Link Pacifica scheme without applying for a bank’s licenses is seeking a ‘plea deal’ with the prosecution. Dora’s matter was listed for plea yesterday after his lawyer sought an adjournment on the last date to go through his file. Appearing in court,…
A 67-YEAR-OL D man who slapped his wife’s face at Tanagai market, West of Honiara in April has been given a bound over sentence. Kiko Kaimanisi had pleaded guilty to one count of common assault. He was initially charged with one count of domestic violence but that charge was later amended to common assault. The…
Airlines announces first price increase since 2019 due to global rise of fuel cost SOLOMON Airlines has confirmed an unavoidable increase in domestic airfares, effective from Friday 13 August, the first price increase since 2019, due to the worldwide rising cost of aviation fuel. The airline advised that customers wishing to purchase airfares at…
GOVERNMENT through the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will soon deliver a SBD$1.9 million Boxing Hall for Shortland Islands Boxers. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Mr. Jeffrey Deve Sade recently sanctioned MHA ‘s project stakeholder consultation team to meet Western Provincial Secretary and Sports development officer in Gizo on 27th July…
A PROSECUTION witness has yesterday testified against his uncle who allegedly faked his own death and obtained $76,000 from a pharmacist in Honiara in 2019. Willie Maela gave his evidence against Peter Fakaia who is being tried for three counts of false pretence and one count of attempt to commit false pretence. “On 24 September…
THE Global Vision Company Limited on Friday donated some basic medical equipment to Tegano Clinic, Tegano Village East Rennell, Rennell and Bellona Province. The donation ceremony was held at the Global Vision Company Limited Head Office, Ranadi. Speaking to Solomon Star after the donation, Global Vision Company Limited, Consultant, Mr. Tommy Tam said the donation…
SEVERAL hundred family members, invited guests and officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) yesterday witnessed the graduation of 68 recruit officers as police constables during a ceremony at the Rove Police Headquarters in Honiara. This is the first recruit group for 2021. There are 28 women and 40 men in the group.…
OFC: OCEANIA Football Confederation is delighted to announce a three-year partnership with Score Sportswear Limited (SSL). To support the growth of football in the Oceania region, SSL has committed to delivering a package that involves sponsorship, provision of virtual services in the areas of digital marketing and creative design and support to the OFC Ambassador…
THE Honiara Semi-pro League (HSL) has kicked off yesterday at 91 playing ground, Henderson, East of Honiara. This was possible following an official parade from the 12 participating teams. The proposed number of teams was 14, however two other teams have confirmed their withdrawal yesterday. According to the organisers, the league will be played in…
THE High Court on Friday denied a meeting with the Honiara agent of Australian couple, Fred and Gloria Olsson, William Gua, who was following up an application by the Olssons for an urgent hearing. The Olssons filed an application for a hearing more than four weeks ago. A subsequent Certificate of Urgency was filed mid-last…