THE government has been asked to consider the plight of local artists in the country and build an arts school that will bring out the best in our local artisits. Local artist and Chairman of the Art Society Solomon Islands (ASSI) Richard Bibimarui highlighted this when speaking during an art painting workshop at the Art…
THE Government through the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has finally settled the questionable outfit for the country’s contingent to the Commonwealth Games, through its Ministry Tender Board (MTB), last Friday. This came after the Solomon Star published an article Monday last week about a minor stand off between the Commonwealth Games Association Solomon Islands…
POLICE chief Matthew Varley has acknowledged work of his officers, community at Koa Hill and Member of Parliament for Central Honiara in sorting out the incident that occurred at the settlement last Friday. Mr Varley made the acknowledgements at his weekly conference on Thursday at the Rove Police headquarters. “Special thanks to the provincial Police…
SPOL pays record dividend By CROFTON UTUKANA NATIONAL Provident Fund (NPF) on Friday received $73 million in dividend from one of its investment portfolios, South Pacific Oil Limited (SPOL). This was an increase of $12 million from the $61 million dividend SPOL paid to NPF in the last financial year. NPF board chairman Peter Boyers…
The million dollar fraud trial of the former permanent secretary for the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) Henry Murray and his wife Rose has now come to an end. It is now reaching the closing submissions stage. Prosecution and the Defence counsels are directed to file in their written closing submissions by Wednesday this week.…
Police have issued a warning to boat owners travelling coastal waters to be more attentive to the ongoing bad weather conditions and take measures to avoid travelling as much as possible. The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Maritime Department would like to remind intended travel boats across inter-island and along coastal waters, as from…
Many step in to meet Fiji medical trip By LYNNISSHA RUNA The father of a critically-ill 13-year-old girl who seeks medical attention in Fiji says he was overwhelmed by many generous offers they have received enabling her daughter to finally make the crucial trip soon. John Morosini Loveth made a passionate appeal to cover he…
Father’s passionate plea to save daughter’s life By CHARLES KADAMANA THE father of a 13-year-old girl suspected with brain tumour on Thursday issued a passionate appeal for financial assistance to send his daughter for treatment in Fiji. John Morosini Loveth made the appeal after doctors told him there’s no CT scan at the National Referral…
Two young artists will depart for New Caledonia on Friday to participate in a three months Art and Cultural exchange in Indonesia. The duo, Lucy Ann Panda and Jackson Diosi will be among 100 artists from 50 countries to learn and showcase their talents. Ms Panda who started art work at a very early age…
Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Jimi Saelea has urged the three recipients of RDP II Component 2 to take care of the brand new vehicles they’ve been given. Mr Saelae stressed this during the handing over ceremony held at the ministry’s head office, Honiara, Tuesday. “I would like on behalf…