The Auditor General, David Dennis and KPMG partners Steve Nutley and Anare Manulevu last week updated Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele on the status of the audits of the National Hosting Authority (NHA) which hosted the Pacific Games in 2023. The financial statement audits cover the calendar periods 2019 through to 2024 and the special procurement…
THE affordable prices of hardware materials offered by BNBM, a Chinese-owned company that recently established itself in Honiara, has drawn interest in Malaita. The company gained attention and praise from communities, including those in Malaita, for the high quality of hardware materials it offers at just low prices. In response to this great news in…
A FORMER Director of Traffic has accused the Road Transport Board [RTB] of knowingly allowing public buses to illegally operate short bus routes in Honiara. William Foufaka who retired last year told Solomon Star on Thursday the impact of the illegal operations is pronounced on ordinary citizens because of the costs involved. “This is happening…
THE election petition filed against Member of Parliament (MP) for Central Kwara’ae Ricky Fuo’o by his predecessor Jackson Fiulaua has been dismissed after a successful strikeout application by the new MP. Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer dismissed the petition, citing that the petitioner, the immediate former MP for the constituency Mr Fiulaua, failed to effect…
AN ELECTION petition case filed against Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Baolo Ward in Isabel Province, Ian Mason will proceed to trial on February 11. This follows Judge Leonard Maina’s dismissal of an application by the MPA to strike out the petition for the ‘want of prosecution’ – due to the failure of Mason’s…
A MAN, who allegedly stabbed his wife for wearing hair extensions, has been released on bail and will appear in court on February 10. The defendant is facing one count of Causing Grievous Harm. The incident occurred on January 1 after the couple returned to their home in West Honiara after attending a New Year’s…
ONGOING road upgrade works on the Noro-Munda Road have raised safety concerns amongst motorists, commuters and the general public over the potential risk of increased road accidents as the asphalt pavement process is in progress. The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) has confirmed that asphalt pavement works on the road commenced on January 9. This…
OUR Telekom has announced some changes on mobile phone usage as part of new rules on SIM card activation that comes into effect on Saturday 1st February. Under the new rules, all new SIM cards purchased at Our Telekom’s Agent Points will require full registration with a valid form of identification at the time of…
The reigning queen and this year’s 8 incredible contestants participated at the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant 2025 official prayer service at St Barnabas Cathedral this morning. They joined their delegations in a moment of reflection and unity, also connecting with the congregation and our local communities. A beautiful start to an exciting journey ahead! The…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele MP reiterated the government’s commitment to national unity and transformation, urging public servants to take pride in their work and serve Solomon Islanders with dedication and loyalty. In a meeting with the Permanent Secretaries and Policy Secretaries on Friday morning, Prime Minister Manele emphasized the importance of leadership as a…