THE hockey school program which prepares schools for the upcoming school sports carnival is underway in Honiara. After kicking off the program last week, Hockey Development Officer (HDO) Allan Temoa and Hockey President Winky Tee have now completed a number of schools under the program. The program covers introduction to hockey, basic hockey skills, ball…
Honiara City Councillor, Reginald Ngati has called for wider consultation in the review of the Honiara City Council (HCC) Act 1999, which is currently believed to be reviewed by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Speaking to the Solomon Star on Thursday, Cr Ngati calls on the government through the MHA to do a wider community…
OFFICERS of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the Noro Police Station in Western Province are investigating a suspicious death of a 16-year-old female at Kindu village, Munda on 31 May 2021. An initial report says that the deceased was last seen with her boyfriend near Kindu village after attending Kokeqolo Community High…
Boy, 15, to face trial for manslaughter Former lands surveyor guilty Murder in Central to High Court Boy, 15, to face trial for manslaughter A 15 year-old male accused of the manslaughter of a man he allegedly assaulted at Bahai, Honiara in March has been committed to stand trial in the High Court, Thursday. The…
The unity and future of Solomon Islands’ as a nation hinges on the understanding that Isabel Province like all other provinces is established under the Provincial Government Act. Prime Minister Manasseh Damukana Sogavare emphasized “Unity” as the guest of honour at the Isabel Province’s Second Appointed Day Celebrations in Buala Thursday, a statement issued by…
SEASONED diplomat, Joseph Ma’ahanua is Solomon Islands’ new High Commissioner to Fiji, it was confirmed to Solomon Star, Thursday. In a brief interview Mr. Ma’ahanua said that subject to Covid pandemic on the ground, he hopes to leave for Suva by the end of the month. Strengthening bilateral relations tops his agenda when he gets…
A PEACEFUL march to protest the decision by the Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) Executive not to accept a Chinese company to upgrade Fiu bridge is being proposed. A group of supporters believed to have been influenced by few Members of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) and members of Public Accounts Committee (PAC) are planning the protest,…
Clauses 45 and 46 of Health Bill 2021 give power to the PM WHAT is the essence of a separation of powers if you have this section of the bill under Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) as the head of the Executive and you also give him the task of the Judiciary? It is unacceptable…
Caucus deputy welcomes Galo into Sogavare-led DCGA The Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) has welcomed its new member; he is the newly elected Member of Parliament for South Choiseul Constituency Sammy Galo. Mr. Galo’s decision to join the DCGA makes him the 39 member of the ruling government, a statement issued by Government Communication…
THE father of a suspect in the killing at Point Cruz last April has brought his son to Honiara where he handed him over to police this week. Pastor David Gosia of Toa’e village in West Kwaio became the first Kwaio man to have done what he did, challenging other Christians to do likewise. “It…