THE ANZ Bank – one of the largest of four commercial banks in Solomon Islands – has clarified its position in relation to an article published by the Solomon Star on Tuesday 20th this week “ANZ would like to bring to the attention of Solomon Star Management that the statement made in relation to ANZ Bank…
Hearing of Maenu’u, Garu petition strikeout applications, Aug 30 THE High Court has set down August 30 to hear the applications to strike out the petition cases filed against Member of Parliament (MP) for Lau-Mbaelelea Ben Maenu’u and MP for West Guadalcanal Moses Garu. High Court judge Michael Collin Pitakaka set down the dates when he…
FOPA Cultural Village in East Honiara is left with massive litter after the three-day celebration of Malaita Province’s Second Appointed Day, raising serious concerns over who should be responsible to clear the mess. The litter which mainly consist of plastic bottles, empty soft drink cans, food wrappers and more, paint a bad picture of the…
By Ambassador Cai Weiming Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Solomon Islands IN mid-July 2024, the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China adopted a Resolution on Further Deepening Reform Comprehensively to Advance Chinese Modernization. The resolution renewed the clear message to the world that China…
SOLOMON Islands could benefit from India’s example by establishing a museum that is dedicated to all Prime Ministers who have served the country since independence in 1978. Such a museum would provide the younger generation with insight into the nation’s history, showcasing the contributions and challenges faced by its leaders after gaining independence from Great…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele last week visited the Adailiua Taro Pack House in Malaita offering a glimmer of hope for taro farmers in the province. Because once the taro-buying and storage facility opens it provide a secured market for their taro commodities. PM Manele visited the facility located near Auki, when he was in…
A STARLINK Satelite Disk for Luesalemba Provincial Secondary School (LPSS) was delivered to the Project’s Fundraising Committee by the Tinakula Festival Association Committee 2024 on Tuesday. The handing over was done at the Geotech Positioning Solutions Limited Office, fulfilling their promise to donate an internet disk for the school. After a fundraising drive last Saturday…
MALAITANS living in Taro, Choiseul Province, last week gathered to celebrate Malaita Province’s 41st Second Appointed Day anniversary. Malaita Province celebrated its Second Appointed Day every August 15 to commemorate its attainment of provincial status on 15 August 1983. The Malaita Day event in Taro was not only a cultural celebration as it provided a platform…
AUSTRALIA, one of Solomon Islands leading development partners, is set to bolster tourism operations in Malaita Province. This commitment was highlighted last Thursday with the signing of agreements with three prominent local tourism operators – BH Family Lodge, Taflabana Guest House and Haodaikirio Homestay. This support will enable these operators to refurbish their accommodations and collaborate with…
INMATES from the Gizo Correctional Service of Solomon Islands (CSSI) handed over a wooden hymnal board to the Gizo United Church this week. At the handover ceremony held at the Gizo United Church Hall, Wednesday, five inmates presented the board, which they crafted as part of ongoing rehabilitation program for inmates at the Malakerava Correctional…