THE Makira Provincial Government, Chiefs, Traditional Leaders and Elders fully supported the enactment of the Traditional Governance Custom Facilitation Bill 2018 (TGCFB), this was echoed in a consultation held at Kirakira, Makira/Ulava Province from 27-28 July 2021. Speaking at the consultation, the Makira Ulawa Provincial Premier, Julian Maka’a had acknowledged the National Government for its…
SEARCH for a boy who went missing last Friday at Rendova Harbour passage in North Rendova, Western Province continues. The boy reportedly went on a diving trip and failed to return. Liobo Micah Masakolo, a spokesman for the local communities involved in the search said the boy has a parentage of Gilbert and Lokuru village…
SECRETARY to the Prime Minister (SPM) Dr. Jimmie Rodgers says that there is no protection for those who haven’t get the Covid-19 vaccination (vax). Speaking during a radio talk-back show on Sunday via zoom from Fiji Dr. Rodgers said a lot of people in the country think that Covid-19 will not infect them. “Speaking here…
Group demands face-to-face meeting with Prime Minister AN unnamed group which petitioned the Government last week without a response is now demanding a face-to-face with Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare later today, sources told Solomon Star last night. The decision for a meeting with Mr. Sogavare was taken at a meeting last night, the sources…
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…