Solomon Water is increasing its water tariff for both domestic and commercial monthly charges. A statement from Solomon Water Board Chairman Tony Makabo on Thursday(6th January 2022) said the new tariff represented only an increase of 84 cents per kilolitre (tonne) of water for the lowest domestic tariff band. “We acknowledge that some households may…
The Country has a fifth case of COVID- 19, and she is the sister of the little boy who is positive upon returning from Fiji. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made the announcement in his nation-wide address today. PM Sogavare said the little girl is with her parents in isolation and therefore no risk is posed…
THE case file of the missing $300,000 has been returned to investigators for “a final patch-up” before charges can be laid. POLICE Commissioner Mostyn Mangau told local journalists this week that the Director of the Public Prosecution has returned the file of the missing One Link exhibit money to investigators for a final patch-up. Mangau…
THIRTEEN of the 14 family members that went missing at sea are still missing between Vella La Vella, Shortlands, and Choiseul waters and a lone female body was found. The female body was spotted at Zinoa Island Northwest Choiseul on Tuesday this week, three days after the sea tragedy, and was transported to Taro by…
Malaita ex-militants halted, questioned by mob in Auki under Police guidance A QUICK response from Auki police on Thursday afternoon saved three Malaita ex-militants from an angry group at the Auki wharf, Malaita Province. Those three ex-militants were on their way to Auki via MV Pelican Express when a group armed with traditional weapons…
THERE is a report of an on-going discussion to relocate Chinatown, it was revealed. Solomon Star was informed that there were meetings being held to relocate Chinatown just outside of Honiara. “The likely locations are Mamara, west of Honiara or somewhere around the Corona market area, east of Honiara,” one source has revealed. The move…
Women and children of Lilisiana community on the outskirts of Auki town, Malaita Province are now uncertain about their future and living in fear due to recent king tides that hit the community. Unlike other king tides that hit the community in recent years, the current one raised more eyebrows and worries as it reaches…
The 2022 Simpson’s 7s cup has officially kicked off on Monday 3rd January 2022 at Kati primary school sports ground, Graciousa Bay, Temotu Nende, Temotu Province. The New Year tournament attracted a total of 32 clubs in and around Nende constituency, reports reaching the paper said. It kicked off with an official opening and a…
Sato Kings’ football club is the champion of the West Guadalcanal Constituency Cup 2021 which was successfully hosted at Baeufort Bay primary school sports ground. The tournament kicked off during the Christmas season and later coincided with the New Year celebration. Sato Kings gained victory after defeating HM United in the grand final showdown to…
THE recruitment of local labours into the 2023 National Stadium Project continues to increase as the labour demand grows. This is a good news for local labour in the country. The statement from the 2023 Pacific Games Stadium Project Group said there are already more than 200 local workers from each province being engaged in…