Police in Buala have arrested and charged five suspects for house break-in at Buala village last week. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Isabel Province Inspector, Harry Vanosi said the home owner was away when the incident happened. “The house owner was away to attend his mother’s funeral in another village when the suspects broke into his…
THE Government of National Unity and Transformation has reaffirmed its commitment to the One-China Principle. The Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele reiterated his government’s commitment to uphold the One-China principle during his recent meetings with the Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang this month in Beijing. PM Manele asked all the three arms of…
THE multi-donor funded White River Market facility in West Honiara was officially opened on Monday and will open for business as of next Monday after all its furniture are set up for use by vendors. This is the first proper marketing building to be established in White River and is funded by the Australian Government…
After confusion was sorted out eight months on following PG23 A FEMALE Judo athlete finally receives her cash incentive for winning silver medal at last year’s Pacific Games (PG23) in Honiara. It has been about eight months of waiting for Elizabeth Tengai as sporting bodies worked hard to sort out a confusion. On Monday, she…
THE Taiwan-based Fu Long Marine has launched a new tuna purse seiner for Tri Marine, which operates out of Noro, West New Georgia in Western Province. The new fishing boat is called ‘Solomon Diamond.’ Fu Long Marine, a boat building company located in Kaohsiung. The new look fishing vessel is expected to boost tuna catch…
Customs blamed for allowing replica pistols into the country in breach of the Firearms and Ammunition (Amendment) Act 2000 (No. 2 of 2000) THE finger of blame is pointing to the Customs Division for allegedly turning a blind eye on the importation of replica pistols into the country in contravention of the law. The laxity…
REGISTRATION for the Honiara Netball Association (HNA) 2024 proper league has been extended. It was supposed to close yesterday, Monday 29th July. However, its now being extended to Friday 2nd August 2024. Ruth Aihunu a representative from the HNA executive confirmed to Star Sport yesterday. “All registration now extended to this Friday to allow teams…
By Ana Tudrau-Tamani*MSG Secretariat MELANESIAN National Universities can play a significant role in framing the right conversations and narratives for appropriate security policy decisions in response to the heightened militarization of our region as a result of intense geo-political posturing. This is one of the many motivations behind convening the inaugural Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG)…
The Australian Border Force (ABF) has delivered x-ray and substance identification training to Solomon Islands Customs, to help equip officers to screen and examine goods being imported and exported. Being able to effectively screen and examine goods is a primary role of Customs and is critical to ensuring the integrity of the border. X-ray technology…
Landowners condemn office of the Director of Mines in extending the Letter of Intent (LOI) for South Pacific Mining Company Limited THE landowners of Upper Tenement D in Hongrano, Isabel Province has condemned the actions of the Office of the Director of Mines in extending the Letter of Intent (LOI) for South Pacific Mining Company…