CJ throws out the case challenging the validity of the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2022 to extend the life of the current Parliament THE High Court yesterday threw out the case challenging the validity of the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2022. Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer announced his decision after giving a summary of the submissions for…
BMOBILE Solomon Islands has celebrated its 13th anniversary of operation last Thursday in Honiara. In a statement, the company said “today marks a milestone in our journey together as we celebrate 13 years of connecting, communicating, and sharing moments with the wonderful people of Solomon Islands. “We want to take this moment to extend our…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Guardian Class Patrol Boat (GCPB) will be armed on 7 September 2023. This comes about after the initial announcement that was made during the commissioning ceremony of the RSIPF Guardian Class Patrol Boat (GCPB) on 28 June 2021. Commissioner of Police Mr Mostyn Mangau says, “This support from…
BIOMETRIC Voters Registration has started in Malaita Province since Monday in accordance with the registration timeline. Registration Officers in all Registration Centres in the province’s 14 Constituencies commenced the registration exercise on Monday. Information obtained by Solomon Star Auki confirmed registration in the past two days in some areas have been slow as some people…
Australia hands over Iumi Water Sports Park to Solomon Islands ahead of Sol2023 Pacific Games PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare was officially handed over the Australian-funded Iumi Water Sports Park at the DC Park in East Honiara yesterday. The Australian High Commissioner Rod Hilton handed the sports facility to the Prime Minister in the presence of…
The High Court to hand down decision on the on strike out application for the strike out of the challenge to the controversial Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2022 this morning THE Government will know today whether its application to strike out the challenge to its controversial Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2022 is successful. Chief Justice Sir Albert…
IN a joyous and spirited gathering, the Noro Kung Fu Club celebrated a remarkable 40th anniversary since its inception in 1983 last week. The Western Province-based club was graced with the presence of Kung Fu Sifu Sam Alasia who travelled from Honiara to be part of the celebration. This momentous occasion was also witnessed by…
SECONDARY school students who have been identified by the Labour Mobility Unit Work Ready Pool (WRP) in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET) for aged care jobs in Australia have to pass a compulsory test provided by the APTC in Honiara. After passing the Language and Numeracy test, they will undertake the…
SOLOMON Islands Mission (SIM) of the Seventh Day Adventist Church has congratulated Gizo GF Jones Memorial Church for a milestone achievement in finally dedicating its new church building last Wednesday. It took about 27 years to get the work done and the SIM President Pastor David Filo on congratulated the church. The theme for the…
CHURCHES and the state must work together to address the many social issues affecting young people in the society. And the presence of the churches at the community level is important to support the youth population to make the right decisions in their lives. This was highlighted by the Western Provincial Premier Billy Veo last…