DESCRIBING his venture into the production of smoked fish fillets simply as trying to add value to our fish commodity, Schulte Maetoloa of Gizo, Western Province is making waves with his product despite still being in its trial phase. Popularly known for his musical passion and contribution to the national and regional music scene as…
THE Solomon Islands National University (SINU) has extended its enrolment date for semester 1, 2021 following a given approval from the joint senate and senior management committee last week. This means the enrollment will continue until this Friday. According to the SINU press statement, the decision was made based on the numerous requests they received.…
The Leader of Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale in response to the statements by the NRH CEO Dr. George Malefoasi describing bed shortages and other problems at the NRH, has said that the government has neglected the NRH for a very long time. “This is not just because of the diversion of resources to Covid-19 related…
ATOIFI Adventist Nursing College in East Kwaio, Malaita Province successfully staged its graduation ceremony over the weekend. The graduation weekend program was held from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th February. The highlight of the program was the graduation ceremony on Sunday. Atoifi Information System Officer Harry Samuel told Solomon Star, the weekend program was a…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Tigoa, on Rennell Island, in the Rennell Bellona Province have arrested a suspect in an alleged murder incident of a 28-yr-old male person on 15 February 2021. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Renbel Province Staff Sergeant Eddie Peseika says, “An initial report on the incident says…
The Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale is unhappy at what seems to be a “perpetual crisis management” by the government in dealing with scholarships and the school fees policy. In a statement issued on Monday, Mr. Wale said, these two important considerations are annual cycles that are entirely foreseeable and the government is expected to be…
* Sentence for elderly man, Feb 25* One Link’s bail ruling next Monday Sentence for elderly man, Feb 25 THE 57-year-old man who had unlawful sexual intercourse with his 11-year-old granddaughter in 2019 will be sentenced on February 25. The sentencing submissions and mitigation on his matter was made yesterday before Justice Maelyn Bird. Lazarus…
An outspoken man from Fataleka electorate in Malaita Province man has appealed to his people to respect the constituency’s ongoing development plans. Nemuel Olofisau made the call after learning that few constituency members are trying to disturb the constituency plans and rollout programs. Mr. Olofisau said since Fataleka become a constituency, the majority of constituents…
Gov’t injects additional $150k into coconut industry THE Government has further pumped $150, 000 for the coconut industry under the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) initiative. The agreement was signed between the Government with Kokonut Pacific, Monday. Speaking following the signing ceremony, Managing Director of Kokonut Pacific, Bob Pollard expressed his appreciation and gratitude to the…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Honiara City Central Police Station are investigating a break-in at the planning office of the Honiara City Council at Point Cruz between 14 and 15 February 2021. Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Honiara City, Superintendent John Matamaru says, “The break-in incident happened between 6 pm…