THE Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) government is very committed in the development of the cultural sector as it is the pillar of unity in this country. These were the words of the acting Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism John Wasi. Mr Wasi uttered the words when presenting his remarks…
Mary Osiabu, a youth with an intellectual disability, is excited to become an entrepreneur. The young woman from Choiseul and Malaita has decided to set up a small business selling doormats she has made. The 32 year old recently completed the Young Entrepreneurs Program conducted by Youth@Work, which focuses on helping young people understand that…
The first day of October each year marks the beginning of World Vision (WV) International’s financial year. What better way to start than with a day of prayer and team building in each country around the world. World Vision Solomon Islands staff met together at the SWIM facility Henderson, for this special day. The theme…
WEST Rennell Island Task Force will challenge Asia Pacific Investment Development (APID) in a court case expected this month. Former Premier of Renbel Province, Timothy Johnson told the Solomon Star in an interview that the west Rennell task force established by the customary landowners to whom he is a member will challenge APID in court…
THE nation’s provincial premiers are meeting at various locations in Honiara and Guadalcanal this week. Guadalcanal and Honiara are co-hosting the summit, held every two years. “Community Participation in Local Economic Development” is the theme for this year’s event. The theme may be translated to mean how to get members of our communities to take…
Premier denies claim of $170, 000 in allowance to delegation MALAITA Provincial Premier, Peter Channel Ramohia had denied claims that his provincial executive members to the eight Premiers conference in Honiara were paid allowances totaling $170,000. The event kicked off yesterday in Honiara and is hosted by the Honiara City Council and Guadalcanal Province. Reliable…
PROVINCIAL Secretary (PS) to the Rennell/Bellona province government has denied claims he was handpicked by the Premier Collin Singamoana to fill up the position. Rubin Ngiumoana yesterday defended his appointment saying the position is like transferring from one government post to another, since he is a senior government officer from one of the government ministries…
Rennell/Bellona province secretary (PS) Rubin Ngiumoana has denied allegations the provincial executive has misused funds allocated for the province. Sources informed the paper about the huge amount of unspecified payment released to the PS in the first quarter of the year without any proper reports to justify the expenditure. The payments totaled up to SBD$158,000.00…
A 40-foot container of 48 beds and mattresses for the National Referral Hospital (NRH) has arrived in Honiara, thanks to New Zealand’s charitable organisation, Take My Hands. The gifted items, valued at about SBD138, 000, arrived last week. The container is at the Point Cruz wharf, awaiting clearance by the Ministry of Health and Medical…
YOUTHS in Auki, Malaita province will on Tuesday undergo a briefing on how they can contribute to the Youth@Work monthly magazine called YOSI. Not only that but to undergo basic training on writing and photography. A team from Youth@Work is now in Auki to conduct the briefing. The briefing which was rescheduled to this morning…