THE National Hosting Authority (NHA) is calling on the public to start rendering its support behind the Games Organizing Committee (GOC) in helping Solomon Islands deliver a successful Sol2023 Pacific Games come November and December this year. NHA Board Chair, Dr Jimmie Rodgers highlighted this at the weekly ‘Iumi Tugeda for Sol2023 Talkback show over…
SPORTS coaches have expressed gratitude for the opportunity to do work and study with laptops recently rendered by LiteHaus International. A good number of sports federations’ coaches who are under scholarship at SINIS were introduced to the laptops at the SINIS High Performance Centre early this week. Coach for Para Athletics [Portfolio 3], Augustine Olibuma…
FORMER Premier of Western Province, David Gina, is deeply concerned over the Western Provincial Government’s (WPG’s) decision to establish a new Western Provincial Investment Cooperation (WPIC) Committee often referred to as “The Monster.” Speaking to Solomon Star on Monday, Mr Gina said he believes that to proceed with the establishment of the new committee without…
PRIME Minister, Manasseh Sogavare, has accused some western donors of using LGBTIQA+ as a weapon and condition for accessing their funding and in-kind assistance in a speech marking the nation’s 45th Independence Anniversary. LGBTIQA+ is an acronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer/questioning asexual. Prime Minister Sogavare’s speech last Friday was given on the…
Attempted rape accused awaits setting of trial dates A MAN who denied trying to rape a 10-year-old girl in 2021 during the recent High Court sitting in Lata, Temotu Province, is awaiting the setting of his trial dates. The defendant, who could not be named to protect the identity of the alleged victim, entered a…
SOLOMON Islands hip-hop artist, Lester Bibao Kisina, will be flying to Fiji today to begin his tour of the island republic. Lester Kisina, who is better known by his stage name, Bibao, told Solomon Star that this will be his first Fiji tour. “This will be my first ever tour to Fiji. My big fans and…
MAPPING OUR SOCIETYBy Mr. Gideon Harps This year we stand among nations, as a young democracy, to celebrate 45 years of nationhood. This day 07 JULY is set aside to remember those days when our fathers lead us into gaining independence from Great Britain. It is a day to not only remember but to ponder…
LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale says he is concerned that the newly signed policing agreement with China could undermine peace and security in Solomon Islands and the region. Hon Wale said it could potentially jeopardise Solomon Islands diplomatic relationship with other regional partners. Hon Wale made this statement following the policing agreement signed by…
The country’s Weightlifting queen has again won Gold in the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2023 currently in India. Ms Wini won gold for Solomon Islands with an effort of 189kg (83kg + 106kg) in the Women’s 55kg. Shrabani Das of India settled for silver with a total of 181kg (81kg+100kg) behind Jenly Tegu Wini, while Australia’s…
Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Australia, Robert Sisilo says a “failed Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme is not an option for Solomon Islands” as the country intends to send more seasonal workers to work in Australian farms. Mr Sisilo echoed the sentiments earlier this week when he met with the Australian Minister for Employment…