GUADALCANAL Province police have warned and removed more than 40 illegal miners from Gold Ridge, Central Guadalcanal yesterday. This followed their unauthorized gold panning activities on the Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML) tenement. Shift supervisor Chris Porawa confirmed to Solomon Star that the miners were arrested and questioned at Henderson station before being issued warnings. Mr…
THE Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) and its stakeholders recently commemorated the World Breastfeeding Week highlighting the importance of breastfeeding. It was held based on the theme ‘Close the Gap: Breastfeeding support for all.’ Speaking at the event on behalf of the MHMS Permanent Secretary Pauline McNeil, the Deputy Secretary (Healthcare), Dr Gregory…
A MAN who stole valuable properties from a house at Tasahe in West Honiara in May this year has been sentenced to three years in prison. Rodney Ramo Adam, 25, was sentenced yesterday in the Honiara Magistrate Court on the charge of Burglary, which he pleaded guilty to. Chief Magistrate Emma Garo, when imposing the…
MALAITANS have welcomed the reconciliation ceremony between Members of Parliament (MPs) from Malaita Province within the Opposition, Independent groups and the Government on Monday. News of the reconciliation has generated positive remarks from the public, especially Malaitans. The reconciliation was held in Honiara at the Paul Tovua Complex at the National Parliament in Honiara. The…
Subway Joeys say its going to be tough encounter with SI U-19 The Subway Joeys Under 17 of Australia are prepared ahead of their opening match of the PacificAus Sports Football Tour this evening. The boys had their training runs since their arrival on Sunday night at one of the newly built sports ground near…
THE defending champions of the Solrais Women’s Premier League (SWPL) Henderson Eels are still maintaining the top spot of the SWPL table with five matches away before the league ends. Eels ladies currently sit at the top of the table with 34 points, 3 points clear at the top from the second table leader Naha…
THE HIGH Court has deferred the hearing of the application to strike out the election petition case lodged against Member of Parliament (MP) for Central Kwara’ae Ricky Fuo’o to August 28. This was because the lawyer of the petitioner – former MP for Central Kwara’ae Jackson Fiulaua had asked for more time to amend the…
A NUMBER of Honiara-based police officers have been deployed to Auki, Malaita Province early this week for the main celebration to mark the province’s 41st Second Appointed Day today. The Honiara-based officers arrived on Monday to support Auki police during the Second Appointed Day celebration. Upon their arrival, they were briefed by Provincial Police Commander (PPC)…
THE Western Provincial Capital of Gizo came alive on Monday as hundreds of youths joined the global community to celebrate the International Youth Day. The annual event is aimed at highlighting the significance of youth empowerment and engagement and the celebration of this year’s event in Gizo was marked with a series of activities. Young…
EXCITEMENT is building for the Miss Solomon Islands Pageant (MSIP) as the official crowning night approaches. The grand event is scheduled for Saturday, August 24th, at the Pacific Crown Hotel, with doors opening at 5pm and the show beginning at 7pm. Tickets are still up for grabs for those eager to witness the final competition…