The Chief Justice, Sir Albert Palmer, has announced the appointment of a new Puisne Judge of the High Court of Solomon Islands. He is the Honourable Justice, Ronald Bei Talasasa Jnr, who will shortly be commencing work in the High Court after taking his oaths. Justice Talasasa graduated with a Bachelor of Law (LLB) from…
The Government of Solomon Islands and Japan have signed off on a document of assistance that will see the procurement of much needed medical equipment urgently needed by the Solomon Islands Health sector. The signing of an Exchange Note was held today between the Supervising Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel…
TIDAL waves have destroyed 12 houses at Karaina settlement in West Honiara as effects of Cyclone Judy and the low depression in the Coral Sea continue to batter Solomon Islands. An elderly resident, Tavake Basil, told Solomon Star that at 2pm yesterday, tidal waves washed through their homes, causing havoc and panic. He said many…
THE Marine Vessel (MV) owned by the Vatud Constituency in Temotu Province, MV Vatud Star, has run aground yesterday at the Kukum Prince Philip Highway coastline in Honiara. This occurred around 1 pm yesterday as Cyclone Judy caused strong winds and rough seas continued to batter Honiara. Solomon Star was unable to establish why the…