Young people participating in this month’s youth market described peace and happy Isles in their unique dance moves. The competitors of the dance competition choreographed their dance moves to describe and interpret the market’s theme “Peaceful Youths, happy Isles.” “This Youth Market has grown since the last ones and the youths are taking part in…
Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT) yesterday received the first acquittal report from Kiriom Homestay in Bita’ama, Malaita province. Gregory Autaia Products and Development Officer within the ministry received the report from the Home stay manager Michael Tolingi Kirio. Mr Kirio when handing over his acquittal report said the report contained how he had spent…
PEOPLE of Tikopia and Anuta Islands in the Temotu province are demanding an explanation from their outgoing Member of Parliament (MP) Clay Forau over how he had used the shipping grant. Benariki Putanakipenua,26, from Tikopia who claimed to be speaking on behalf of the constituents said, people in the constituency wants some explanation from the…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET) in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT) and the Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau (SIVB) are requesting innovative tourism project proposals from the public. The requests for proposals have been advertised in the media in recent days which will close on October 10. The…
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) Board at its meeting last Tuesday, after considering the developments in the economy during the first six months of the year, has decided to adjust its monetary policy stance over the next six months to a more accommodative monetary policy from the neutral position adopted during the first…
Dear Editor – Allow me space to respond to Henry B. Kahui’s article in your Issue No 5628 (27/09/2014), wherein, he questioned Andrew Hanaria’s eligibility to contest the 2014 National General Elections (NGE). Firstly, the government offices that Mr Kahui called upon to clarify the issue have already made known their views and advised that…
Dear Editor – Please give me space in your editorial column to write briefly regarding the news carried out in Solomon star issue no: 5627 of 27thSeptember 2014, Lomo clarifies beacon installation. It is confused(surprise and confused) that the PS aviation as responsible boss and the accountable person responsible for all money expended (Pacific vaizeds…
Dear Editor – I read with surprise that the ministry responsible for reconciling the Solomon Islands has now taken over the role of securing land for Public service officers. As the news items lines go on, one will wonder whether the government offices are still alright or some amendments has now open doors for “do…
Dear Editor – The Nationwide Election to choose our next parliament members is closing in and the public is yet to be formally informed of when it is going to happen. While it is the governor general’s legal duty to announce the date for the National Elections it is everybody’s democratic right to be informed…
Dear Editor – In response to a recent a suggestion to cut trees to drive away betel nut vendors, I would like to say chopping the trees down will not solve the betel nut problem. The sellers will just put up umbrellas and keep selling. The trees which were planted by SEB gives beauty, shade…