THE Solomon Islands government is committed to inclusive partnership with the people of this country. In its approach to revitalise developments in the Russell Islands, the government memorandum of understanding, MOU, with Russel Islands Investment Forum, RIIF and Central Islands province, CIP, is determined to achieve a cross sectoral development framework that benefits all stakeholders.…
THE famous Rock City (a.k.a R.City) band is set to rock music fans in a one-night show at the Heritage Park Hotel car park in Honiara, tonight. Island Brothers, Theron and Timothy Thomas touched down at the Honiara International airport at 2pm, Thursday. Rock City formerly known as Planet VI is an American musical duo…
Malaita for Democracy (M4D) speaks out against irritating words used by the Government Communication Unit (GCU) to describe the behavior of Malaitans shown during the recent DCGA government policy awareness campaign in Auki as uncivilized. Speaking to Solomon Star Auki yesterday M4D Chairman Knoxly Atu said using words like brain washed and uncivilized to describe…
WE HAVE THE BEST By ASSUMPTA BUCHANAN OUTGOING Police Commissioner Matthew Varley says the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force is one of the best forces in the region. It is also one that all Solomon Islanders should be proud of, he added. The Australian stated this during his final press conference in Honiara yesterday. “The…
By GEORGE ATKINin Kira Kira A total 137 candidates will contest the Makira Ulawa Provincial Assembly Elections on December 11. Faith Pwea of the Electoral Office in Kira Kira, the provincial capital of Makira Ulawa Province says two women candidates are included in the number of contestants. They are Jessica Ngere of Ward Nine, Bauro West,…
OPPOSITION leader Matthew Wale has called on the Prime Minister to confirm whether the Government is currently talking to China or Huawei, for the takeover of Solomon Telekom. This call came after the Premier of Malaita Province made a statement earlier suggesting that Huawei maybe eying Solomon Telekom. The call also follows the recent signing…
Man jailed for grievous harm Prosecution yet to amend charges Accused faces sentence Man jailed for grievous harm A YOUNG man who attacked another man, injuring his left hand, has been sentenced to one year, two months in prison, Wednesday. Larrex Lulua was sentenced after pleading guilty to one count of grievous harm. Principal Magistrate…
AIRPORT THREAT By TERENCE ZIRUin Gizo A LANDOWNING group in Western Province has threatened to disrupt international flights to Munda International Airport unless monies due to them are paid. Solomon Airlines operates a weekly flight between Brisbane and Munda. But disgruntled landowners who were aggrieved by the government’s failure to settle money it owed…
THE Australian Government newly-donated patrol boat will great benefit the police and the country, a top cop says. The new patrol boat 05 is called the RSIPV Gizo. Deputy Commissioner (DC) for National Security and Operational Support, Mostyn Mangau, accompanied Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and Police, National Security and Correctional Services minister Anthony Veke to…
MALAITA Premier Daniel Suidani has reached out to more communities in his province to clear the stance taken by his government on the recent China switch and the way forward for the province. On Thursday, he and his delegation attended to a request by the East Malaita people who wanted the premier to do a…