THE matter of the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ulawa-Ugi Constituency of Makira-Ulawa Province, William Bradford Marau, who is accused of misusing 5million dollars of shipping funds is still in the Pre-Trial conference stage. Marau is facing one count of Conversion. The Pre-Trial conference on this matter was listed for Monday. However, Public Prosecutor Francisca…
A 35-year-old husband attacked his wife with a bush knife at Panarui village in South Choiseul recently. It was alleged that the husband was not happy with his wife for not preparing food for him after drinking kwaso (homebrew) with his friends. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Choiseul Province, Superintendent Berry Pogesopa said, “The suspect were…
THE Regulatory Affairs Department under the National Pharmacy is yet to investigate rumors that medicine from the National Medical Store are ending up in private clinics. This follows a post on the Yumi Toktok Forum (YTTF) social media, revealing a shocking discovery that a hydrocortisone purchased from a private clinic had a batch number which…
A MAN in his 30s from Rarumana, Western Province, is counting his lucky stars after narrowly surviving a crocodile attack on Sunday. The victim who is now nursing serious wounds was lucky to be alive after he was rescued by villagers. A villager at the scene told the Solomon Star on Monday that the victim…
Defeated East Malaita Constituency candidate files to withdraw petition filed against MP Maelanga, High Court to hear withdrawal application on Aug 28 A LOSING candidate for the East Malaita Constituency Seat, George Molakah Atoa has filed an application in the High Court to withdraw his petition against the winning candidate Manasseh Maelanga. Atoa filed his…
Australia is supporting skills development, training and jobs for Solomon Islanders. Australia is proud to be delivering a new qualification in Honiara: the Certificate III in Individual Support (ageing). Starting in July this year, the first cohort of students will begin this Australian-standard training in aged care, to graduate with the full qualifications required to…
President Xi assures PM Manele of China’s readiness to enhance strategic communication with SI to advance mutual interests, PM Manele assures Beijing of firm adherence to One China Principle and asserts that SI’s participation in China’s Belt and Road Cooperation has achieved significant infrastructure progress CHINESE President Xi Jinping has expressed China’s readiness to enhance…
ISABEL Province and the Shandong Province of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will pave the way for the establishment of sister relationship between the two provinces. Signing the MoU on behalf of Solomon Islands government was the Minister of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening, Wayne Ghemu…
Specialist Doctors in Solomon Islands Face Uncertainty A concerning situation has arisen in Solomon Islands, where the majority of specialist doctors, 32 out of 36 (89%), continue to work despite their contracts having expired, with no clear resolution in sight. Reports reaching Solomon Star indicate that these doctors are now experiencing salary cuts from the…
THE Malaita Provincial Government, under the leadership of Premier Elijah Asilaua, are set to launch their policy document on the province’s Second Appointed Day next month. Malaita Province’s Second Appointed Day is August 15. The policy document launch is a priority of the Premier Asilaua government, which places topmost priority on the development of the…