THE Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) has ignored its own people when switching diplomatic ties from Taiwan to China. Former Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and the Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources John Maneniaru revealed this after speaking for first time following his removal from the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) fortnight ago.…
Member of Parliament for Baegu/Asifola Makario Tagini said his priority for his constituency is to provide free education for the students within its constituency. Mr Tagini said that Education is the number one priority of Baegu/Asifola constituency’s 8-year strategic plan and his office has paid a total of $235,000 to six schools both secondary and primary in…
A Man from Kwai Island in ward 16 East Malaita has been missing after failing to return home from a fishing trip last Monday. A report reaching Sunday Star confirmed that the incident happened just outside of Leili Island. Relative of the missing person and Provincial Assembly Member (MPA) for ward 16 in Malaita Preston…
Acting Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga says the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) and the Guadalcanal province do share the same basic principles and ambitions in their policy framework. Maelanga said policy frameworks ensuring that both Guadalcanal Province and Solomon Islands can benefit from policy programs that are currently undertaken for the socio-economic wellbeing. He…
WPG Backbenchers speaks of withdrawal By TERENCE ZIRUIn Gizo Three Western Province Government (WPG) Backbenchers officially withdrew them-selves as government backbenchers submitting their letters of resignation early Thursday morning saying they have lost faith in the leadership of the WPG. The Trio explained to Sunday Star last week that with no resentment towards any MPA,…
ACTING Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga has met with Asian Development Bank (ADB) Executives at the Office of the Prime Minister & Cabinet on Friday, a PMO statement said. ADB’s Alternate Executive Director Scott Dawson said the purpose of their courtesy visit is to dialogue with the Government to get their views on ADB projects and…
Gold dealer to face court Alleged robber to face court again Possible plea on manslaughter next Gold dealer to face court THE gold dealer accused of diverting more than $400,000 worth of money and properties from his buyers is expected to be present in court on October 25. That is the final interim mention date…
THE World Health Organisation (WHO) office here says it is committed towards the Mental Health Campaign locally and abroad. WHO Representative Dr Sevil Huseynovo made the statement when speaking at the World Mental Health day celebration in Honiara, Thursday. Huseynovo said in the WHO Mental Health Action Plan 2013-2020, member states – including Solomon Islands…
THE newly opened Tatamba Police Post costs $700,000. And funding comes from the Gao-Bugotu Constituency Office. Gao-Bugotu MP Samuel Manetoali earlier told the Solomon Star he decided to fund the project because of delays by the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services. The project includes the police post and staff house. According to…
THE Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources says the chuppu presentation ceremony last week marks its commitment and endurance to addressing the social issue which clouded the progress of development at Aruligo. The issue at the centre of this problem occurred in June this year where families residing at a building inside the government land…