THE Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) says under the National Parliament Electoral Provisions Act, a person does not have to be a registered voter in order to be nominated as a candidate in a national election. “Provided he is at least 21 years old, a Solomon Islands citizen and does not meet any of the…
ENVIRONMENTAL students at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) have been encouraged to work hard and be vigilant in their studies. An expedition team that recently explored Solomon Islands’ only in-land lake, Lee’s Lake, spoke to students on the importance of environment and scientific work in the country. Expedition team leader, Edgar Pollard encouraged SINU…
MEMBERS of the public are warned against investing with a local fraudulent money-making scheme known as JJ ARK Investment. Director of Solomon Islands Financial Intelligence Unit (SIFIU), Jimmy Sendersley issued the warning last Friday. He said JJ Ark Investment is being promoted by a person by the name of John Pegoa who resides at GPPOL2,…
A child was burned to death when a fire gutted a house his parents were renting at Kaibia height, last Saturday. The tragedy, which shocked neighbours, occurred at around 1.30pm. “It happened so fast that neighbours were unable to save the boy,” the Sunday Star was told at the scene. The boy, believed to be…
Dear Editor – I was hesitant to respond to Mr Iroga’s response to my Letter to the Editor as printed by the Solomon Star in which I had advocated for Dr Rodgers to be the next PM. I’m doing so now solely for one purpose and that is to sincerely and respectfully apologise to the…
Dear Editor – I am writing to condemn the stubborn citizens of this country in Honiara who continue to mess Honiara streets with their betel nut stains and their rubbish. The Honiara City Council (HCC) is trying to help clean up Honiara city but cannot do it by themselves. As a citizen I feel for…
Dear Editor – The recent launching of United Party manifesto at Nariaoa in East Are”are is acknowledged and the party leader is praised for that. We have a very unstable climate due to lack of political party knowledge by our people. Our voters need to understand the principles and policies of all political parties before…
Dear Editor – As a local girl in the village, I just don’t understand what mode of culture Solomon Islands is currently encouraging or promoting today. The Department of Culture, the National Museum of Solomon Islands and the National Archive and our national leaders need to explain and give some directions to the people of…
MINING Renbel’s multi-million dollar bauxite deposit in West Rennell appears destined to the courts as angry landowners seek a High Court injunction to stop Asia Pacific Investment Development (APID) from doing any work on their land. At the same time the authenticity of a letter granting the mining lease to APID is under the microscope.…
PAPUA New Guinea music legend Basil Greg says he’s glad to be back in Honiara, a place he had visited and performed on five previous occasions. Greg, who has a huge following here, is leading a six-man band – all made up of PNG music legends – to perform today and tomorrow in Honiara. They…