Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure Development, Manasseh Maelanga welcomes any assistance from development partners targeting infrastructure development for the Bina Harbour project on Malaita Province. The Bina Harbour project is a national development project to construct an International Seaport and a Tuna processing facility at Bina Harbour in Malaita. Speaking at the Pacific…
LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has echoed disappointment with the Prime Minister’s statement on right to self-determination at the United Nation’s General Assembly (UNGA) recently. Prime Minister Sogavare has recently addressed UNGA stating that Solomon Islands reaffirmed the right to self-determination as enshrined under the UN Charter. Whilst New Caledonia and French Polynesia were…
A BRAWL broke out at Vonunu, Southeast Vella Constituency on Thursday last week between supporters of two candidates planning to contest in the upcoming National General Election. Reports reaching Solomon Star Gizo stated that the brawl happened in one of the areas in Vonunu when supporters of two candidates clashed after heated exchange of words.…
SOLOMON Airlines will celebrate next month’s historic opening of the $60million Munda International Airport Terminal with a special flight. The airline said it will operate the special, one-off, one-way Airbus A320 flight from Honiara to Munda and on to Brisbane on Tuesday 10th October 2023. “Passengers onboard will experience the Munda International Airport opening festivities…
THE National Traffic Department (NTD) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in a joint operation with other law enforcement officers last Friday detained twelve vehicles. Director NTD, Superintendent William Foufaka said, “This is part of the safe green games operation conducted by the police and other law enforcement in preparation for the Pacific…
THE National Hosting Authority (NHA) has rubbished allegations that that their staff have been involved in corrupt dealings in the procurement of uniforms for Iumi Team Solo for the upcoming Pacific Games. NHA Executive Director (ED) Christian Nieng yesterday denied the allegation when responding to a question raised by a listener during the Games Organising…
THE Japanese Ambassador Miwa Yoshiaki has sternly refuted some of the references made by Prime Minister Sogavare about Japan’s discharge of ALPS treated water into the ‘sea’ at the 48th Session of the United Nations General Assembly last week. In a statement issued yesterday, Ambassador Yoshiaki said: “Some references to the ALPS treated water made…
WASHINGTON has been hailed for its continued assistance to efforts in Solomon Islands for the removal of World War II Unexploded Ordnances (UXOs). Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made the commendation when addressing the 78th United Nations General Assembly last Saturday morning (Solomon Islands time). “Mr President, the Pacific has been a victim of power politics…
MEMBERS of the Malaita Provincial Assembly (MPAs) who were part of the former Daniel Suidani-led Malaita Alliance for Rural Advancement (MARA) government met and welcomed home their former leader in a brief meeting in Auki. Speaking to Solomon Star Auki following the meeting with Mr Suidani last Friday afternoon, MPA for Ward 24 Peter Taraumae…
THE country’s new Director of Public Prosecution Andrew Kelesi was sworn into office by the Governor General Sir David Vunagi at Government House last Thursday. He replaced former DPP Rachel Olutimayin whose contract ended on September 9. Mr Kelesi, who hails from North Malaita, holds a Masters of Law from the University of Newcastle in…