THE Premier of Makira Ulawa Province, Julian Maka’a has called on his good people in his province to settle land issues and allow development to take its course. He made this call during the 39th Makira Ulawa Second Appointed Day’s celebration in Makira Ulawa Province last week. “Development cannot happen on air. “We need to…
A new Kwaiafa bridge in Ward 15 of East Malaita Constituency (EMC) was officially opened to traffic Friday last week (19th August 2022) replacing the old structure that was broken-down for over 20 years. Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) who is the Member of Parliament for EMC…
Solomon Islands Minister for National Planning and Development Coordination, Honorable Rexon Ramofafia was in Washington DC last week to discuss the progress of several programs supported by the United States Government. This is in response to visits by US delegations to Solomon Islands in recent months. While in Washington DC, the Minister met with senior…
OPPOSITION Leader Hon Matthew Wale has described Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare as a person with extreme ‘paranoia’. Hon Wale made this statement following reports that the Prime Minister has instructed government officials to summon the Australian High Commission Office over a Four Corners program aired on ABC TV recently. The Opposition Leader said it is…
LACK of reliable shipping services remains a problem for communities and villagers in Choiseul Province. This was raised by a private businessman Jones Pabulu in an interview with the Solomon Star last week. Mr Pabulu who operates Simbe Travelers Homestay in North East Choiseul said, at the moment only one boat is serving the province…
A team of dentists from Guadalcanal Province invited Lt. Cmdr. Alice-Anne Alcorn, a U.S. Navy dentist with Pacific Partnership, to join a site visit to Vaturanga School, Aug. 19, 20222. A combined team of dentists from Solomon Islands and Pacific Partnership will return to the school to conduct dental examinations, teach proper oral hygiene, and…
THE Malaita Alliance for Rural Advancement (MARA) government has ensured the successful implementation of a total of 18 Provincial Capacity Development Fund-funded projects in the current financial year 2022-2023. PCDF projects are funded by the government through the Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS). For Malaita Province, the Malaita Provincial Planning Development Committee…
The new United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, UNICEF’s Pacific representative Mr. Jonathan Veitch had formally introduced himself to Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare. Mr. Jonathan Veitch also discussed with the Prime Minister, key issues relating to UNICEF’s work in Solomon Islands. Welcoming Mr. Veitch, Prime Minister Sogavare extends his government’s acknowledgment for UNICEF’s…
Our Telekom helps connect Wagina via the 3G network to the world-wide-web The once isolated island of Wagina in Choiseul Province is now connected to the outside world via the internet, thanks to Our Telekom following the successfully installation and commissioning of a new 3G tower this week. This means the island with more than…
THE case of a man who allegedly led a group of protestors to the Parliament House and to set fire to the Naha Police Station during last November’s unrest will return to court September 14. This is for pre-trial conference. Sade Kwate’e had already pleaded not guilty to one count of Sedition, two counts of unlawful assembly and…