THE Office of the Auditor General (AOG) has raised concerns over the audit of the controversial Solomon Islands Government SBD309 Million Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) Report that was released on Wednesday. OAG undertook an audit of the ESP appropriate expenditure in 2020 and 2021 to assess whether it compiled with the financial rules and regulations…
LOCAL divers in the eastern region of Western Province (WP) are racing to the lagoon waters in a frenzied pursuit of bech-de-mer (sea cucumbers) as some buyers offering prices as high as $800 per kilogram for the commodity, it was revealed. Reports indicated intense competition amongst locals, particularly in Vonavona Lagoon, where various species are…
A LOCAL entrepreneur, Eunice Kelivani has shifted from manual to digital marketing and she is enjoying the benefits from this new marketing platform. Kelivani opted for digital marketing after seeing the rise in onlie marketing and its many positive impacts on users. She spoke to Solomon Star in an interview last week in the BNice…
IN an event that brought together eager minds with ambitious dreams, the University of the South Pacific’s (USP) SI Campus Open Day on Tuesday was abuzz with excitement. Among the many students from deferent schools in Honiara who were invited to participate in the Open Day program was John Salus, a determined Form 6 Science…
The Acting Prime Minister has described the newly opened University of South Pacific (USP) Honiara Campus as a pillar of transformation. Bradley Tovosia issued the statement at the formal opening of the USP Honiara Campus at King George Thursday morning – 03rd October 2024. The opening of the new USP Honiara campus has attracted a lot…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele MP has acknowledged the vision and leadership of the founder and the former President of the United Arab Emirates, the Late Sheikh Zayed Sultan Al Nahyan for ensuring that the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre is established in honor of peace and tolerance for all peoples to embrace. The Sheikh Zayed…
Dear Editor – I am writing this letter due to my concerns over poor governance, corruption and the non-upholding of basic human rights in our country. The government has an obligation to ensure good governance in its leadership of the country. It also has an obligation to ensure national security. In terms of national security,…
SOLOMON Airlines has announced that they are partnering with the Bonfire Festival 2024, an international music festival held in the Solomon Islands that is dedicated to celebrating the regions vibrant music scene in partnership with renowned headliners from across the Pacific region. Taking the lead in organizing the festival is iconic Solomon Islands musician Jaro…
THE University of the South Pacific Solomon Islands Campus Director Dr Billy Fito’o has encouraged Solomon Islanders to register for a course and study at the regional university’s Honiara Campus. Dr Fito’o issued the encouragement when speaking to local media during the USP Open Day in Honiara on Tuesday. “I encourage everyone to come and…
Taskforce Janus have arrested a 47-year-old male suspect for the allegation of multiple false pretenses and uttering false document charges on 26 September 2024. The charges relate to alleged conduct that occurred in 2021, 2022 and 2023 which at that time the suspect was a sales manager with Raretech Enterprises, a Honiara based business which…