ALTHOUGH Solomon Islands has gained its political independent for nearly 41 years now until today not much had changed. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare highlighted this during his keynote address marking the 41st Independence Anniversary celebration at the Lawson Tama, Monday. Thousands have packed the stadium to witness the occasion. He said past governments have struggled…
Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) welcomes the announcement of the first Solomon Islands accommodation providers to achieve ‘Minimum Standards Accreditation’ which the Chamber sees as a boost to the local tourism industry. SICCI, as the peak body representing private sector in the Solomon Islands, sees this as contributing to its advocacy agenda…
AN evangelist from the United States and his wife visited and blessed villagers of East Kwaio in Malaita with the Word of God and material goods recently. Rick Newton and his wife Doreen spent a week at Nanakinimae village, during which they shared the Word of God and distributed school and medical supplies. They also…
The newly appointed Commissioner of Correctional Services of Solomon Islands (CSSI) Gabriel Manelusi had made a brief visit to Gizo, Western Province last Monday. During a brief visit to the provincial capital he met with Premier of the Western Province David Gina. His tour is part of a familiarise visit since taking up the top…
MUAKI: THAT’S TOTAL WASTE By ANDREW FANASIA FORMER special secretary to three previous prime ministers Andrew Muaki has called on the Government to prioritise public expenditure. Muaki, who now resides in Brisbane, Australia, said the Government seems to spend tax payer’s money carelessly. He expressed these in the wake of the Government’s decision to spend $9.65…
Investigators of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in Honiara have attended to the death of two adult men at separate locations in the capital city over the weekend. Acting Director of the National Criminal Investigation Department (NCID), Superintendent Patricia Leta said on Sunday 23 June 2019, a joint investigation team comprising of investigators…
Landowners want foreign owner to leave island By ANDREW FANASIA A WELL-KNOWN holiday resort in Western Province is facing closure after landowners took legal action to evict its foreign owner over alleged land-lease breaches. Sanbis Resort is located on Babanga island, a seven-minute boat ride from provincial capital Gizo. Opened in 2005 by its Swiss…
Kwarea Community High School (CHS) in Malaita Province successfully hosts its fifth school cultural day under the theme ‘Culture Revitalization.’ The school is situated in the border of Fataleka and West Kwara’ae. The school first hosted the event back in 2015. Kwarea CHS pupils last Thursday put on another great show as they danced, sang…
SOLOMON Airlines Airbus A320 was grounded since Sunday in Honiara after it developed a mechanical problem. As a result many passengers were left stranded after their flights were disrupted. Solomon Airline Commercial Manager Colin Sigimanu told the Solomon Star on Monday, they are waiting for the spare-parts to arrive sometimes today or tomorrow so that their…
STUDENTS are encouraged to plant more trees. Japanese volunteer Honami Kanehori, 24, made the suggestion as she prepares to leave the country after completing her three-year assignment. “I wish to encourage students across the country to plant more trees as their contribution to preserving your country’s forests,” Kanehori, who had worked at Botanical Garden during…