THE case of three individuals accused of scamming over $4,000 from people seeking seasonal employment in Australia will return to court on February 18 for possible plea. Joe Rex Raukaniu, 38, Shirly Fa’aitoa and Elsie Nagive are jointly charged with two counts of false pretence. However, Public Prosecutor Jeremy Oiofa has requested that Raukaniu’s case…
THE Secretary to the Prime Minister (SPM) Dr Jimmie Rodgers and former Speaker of the National Parliament, Waeta Ben Tabusasi have joined the list of knighthoods in Solomon Islands. It means the ‘Sir’ title will now be placed in front of their names. Sir Dr Jimmie received the KCMG (Knight Commander of the Order of…
SAINT John Dala Catholic School, West Kwara’ae, Malaita Province, officially began its 2025 academic year with a special mass early this week. The mass was attended by students and teachers from both the primary and secondary levels. In an opening statement from the school read out at the mass, it warmly welcomed all students and…
The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) has commenced a review of its 2021-2025 Strategic Plan supported by Australia, through a workshop facilitated Dr Bob McDonald of Informa Australia. The workshop also supported SINU to set overall goals for the future and develop a framework for their 2026-2030 Strategic Plan. Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands,…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele this week receives a courtesy call from the newly appointed British High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands, His Excellency (HE) Paul Turner. During the brief visit PM acknowledged the United Kingdom (UK) as one of the first countries to establish bilateral relations with the Solomon Islands after its independence in…
Newly appointed High Commissioner of New Zealand (NZ) to Solomon Islands Mr. Jonathan Andrew Curr has been welcomed by Jeremiah Manele this week. His Excellency Curr presented his Letter of Introduction to Prime Minister Manele, marking the beginning of his diplomatic mission in the country. The ceremony was marked by a cordial exchange of gifts,…
THE first prize winner of the Soltuna Mega Prize Draw, Melody Turelyn from Malaita has described her win as ‘a life-changing event.’ “When I heard my name announced, I was in a state of disbelief. I was just could not believe that I have won $50,000.00 It’s a life changing event for me,” Mrs Turelyn…
TODAY marks the start of the three key events of the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) 2025 in Honiara. Today Thursday 6 February is the Speech Day Programme to be held at the Heritage Park Hotel, starting at 10am. Tomorrow Friday 7 February is the Float Parade, which will commence at the National Stadium in…
SOLOMON Islands U19 defender and the former Real Kakamora centre back, Gordon Iro is staying with the Telekom Super League (TSL) defending champions Central Coast FC. Despite many rumours on social media claim that he has sealed a contract with BA FC for the 2025 Fiji National league, Iro confirmed to Star Sport in an…
PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele has expressed his Government of National Unity and Transformation’s (GNUT’s) commitment to fostering an environment where young women can rise, achieve and contribute to shared progress in the Pacific Islands region. PM Manele was speaking at a welcome dinner hosted for the Miss Pacific Islands, Moemoana Schwenke, the eight contestants of…