* Owen jailed for pushing man downhill* ‘Stop resorting to crime to solve disputes’* Man denies attempting rape on school girl Owen jailed for pushing man downhill A man who pushed another man down a sloppy hill which resulted in a broken leg at Skyline, Honiara last year has been sentenced to three and a…
Police in Tulagi, Central Province is investigating the death of a couple at Gole Village, in Central Province after their bodies were found buried in their garden hut by a land slide on 27 September 2018. Supervising Provincial Police Commander Central Province Inspector John Sara says, “It is alleged that the couple went gardening on…
PELE people on the Reef islands, Temotu Province were so excited to witness the first ever test flight conducted by the Solomon Airline on Sunday 30th September 2018. Before the Dash-8 aircraft left Honiara bound for Santa Cruz and on to Lomlom, the airport was already filed with people ready to witness the arrival of…
The woman accused of being involved in a fatal accident near the Honiara City Council (HCC) roundabout that claimed the life of a 15 year-old girl will face the court again on October 9. Veslyn Ririana, 26, appeared in the Honiara Magistrates’ Court, Tuesday and her matter further adjourned to allow police to complete their…
2018 has been a successful year but one that is filled with many challenges for the Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI). These were the words expressed by MASI President Charles Kadamana during the 2018 MASI Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Saturday 29 September. President Kadamana described to his members that 2017-2018 was a…
GUADALCANAL Deputy Premier Peter Araonisaka says their school leaders who have recently graduated with Certificates in School Leadership qualifications have shown a great achievement for the province and the nation. Mr Araonisaka highlighted this at the reception hosted by graduates who are comprised of Guadalcanal leaders teachers attending a training program facilitated by the USP…
Western Province to set up new tourism body By MAENI COMFORT WESTERN Province will set up a new tourism body, recently elected premier David Gina says. It will be called Tourism Western Solomons Authority. Mr Gina revealed this at the opening of the 10th Roviana Lagoon Festival, Monday, in Munda. He said the establishment of…
MARKET vendors at Busurata and the surrounding communities are very happy as maintenance work on their road commences this week. The 14-kilometer road access connects the people of Busurata, Okwala, and others more to Auki market. A few vendors traveled to Auki yesterday morning smile and enjoyed their ride down the road. “We are happy…
Police officers in Guadalcanal Province have arrested a 40-year-old male following a fatal traffic accident which claimed the life of a four-year-old male child at Komabulu village, in the Reko area of North East Guadalcanal on Monday. Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Tetere Police Station, Inspector Hughes Nevol said it’s alleged that the 4-year-old was walking…
TEACHERS representing Western province are looking forward to join the 2018 World Teachers Day celebration in Auki, Malaita Province. Around 82 of them including other provincial teachers have left Honiara on Monday on board the MV Fair Chief to participate in the celebration. Speaking to the Solomon Star at the wharf, one of the young…