News – National

MPG hails Australia for road support

THE Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) has expressed gratitude to Australia for its ongoing support to Solomon Islands and moreover for funding the Malaita South Road Rehabilitation Project. At the project unveiling ceremony in Auki on Wednesday, Premier Elijah Asilaua described the event as a significant moment of unity, which symbolizes a tripartite partnership  amongst the Australian Government, Solomon Islands Government and Malaita Provincial Government for a brighter…

REDIRECTION POLICY INVITING

Malaita Province reaps benefits of Fundamental Redirection Policy as development partners gather in Auki for 41st 2ndAppointed Day Celebration to announce what they intend to do to help Malaita Provincial Gov’t  develop the province SUDDENLY Malaita Province finds itself in the middle of a treasure trove hidden from its sight for many years – thanks to the…

DOGS ATTACK, INJURE GIRL

A SIX- YEAR-OLD kindergarten girl is recovering at the Gizo Hospital, Western Province, from stray dog-inflicted injuries. The girl received wounds to her body after a pack of about ten stray dogs attacked her at around 5pm on Tuesday on the road along the Western Provincial Government Headquarter. The victim is a student of the…

Youth leader calls for support 

CHAIRMAN of the Mbokonavera 4 Youth Group, Sammy James Au has called on the national government, Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), business houses and relevant authorities to continue supporting youths by providing youth engagement programs to keep them from involving in anti-social activities in communities. Mr Au made the call during an interview with Solomon Star at…

Burglar given three-year jail term

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 pleased with MPs’ reconciliation

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…

Fuo’o’s petition strikeout application – Aug 28

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…

Honiara cops deployed to Auki for Malaita Day 

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)…

Gizo youths mark big day in style

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…

Acupuncture training launched at SINU

THE Faculty of Nursing Medicine and Health Sciences (FNMHS) at Solomon Islands National University (SINU) is now offering a 15-week acupuncture training program at the Kukum Campus. This followed its official launch last Wednesday.  The program, organized by the China Medical Team (CMT) in Solomon Islands, features lectures by two Chinese acupuncture specialists, Dr Daniel…