THE Malaita Leaders Reflection Group on the Fiu Hydro Project on Malaita have recommended to the Malaita Provincial Government to liaise with the National Government and land owners to take immediate steps to re-open the Gwaunaru’u airport. In a statement, the group said that it is one of the important prerequisites for the commencement of…
The Solomon Scouts and Coastwatchers Trust plans to build a war museum and an information centre in the national capital, Honiara. The Trust’s Chairman, Sir Bruce Saunders has revealed the plan to the Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare. Sir Bruce said the Trust is searching for a site in and around Honiara to build the ‘War…
The Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare has told a visiting South Korean business executive, Young Ju Park, that his Democratic Coalition for Change Government will amend the country’s citizenship laws to allow dual citizenships. Mr Ju Park is Solomon Islands Honorary Consul to South Korea. Mr Sogavare said people from other countries with Solomon Islands connections…
RESOURCE owners of the multi-million dollar Fiu hydro power project on Malaita have commended the National Government, donors and stakeholders for their support and commitment to develop and implement Fiu Hydro Project on Malaita Province. Fiu Hydro Resource Owners Alfred Gegeo thanked the Asian Development Bank, the Malaita Provincial Government, Solomon Power and other stake…
SAMOAN/AMERICAN RNB and Reggae superstar, J Boog is set to tour Solomon Islands next month. Organizers, the Heritage Park Hotel announced the arrival to the excitement of local reggae fans. He will be performing at the Heritage Park Hotel car park on the 17th of February. J Boog (born Jerry Afemata, Long Beach, California) is …
FARMERS are reminded to sell their best selected produce at the markets. A woman wanted to be known as Florence said farmers need to ensure they select best produces from their gardens for the markets. “I am making this reminder because on two occasions, I was a victim of selling of bad products at the…
THE likes keep popping as the local reggae version of Adele’s ‘Hello’ attracted already over half a million likes on YouTube on Monday. Rosie Delmah reggae cover of Britain’s Adele ‘hello’ featuring Jamaica’s Conkarah produced recently (2015) put Solomon Islands young and talented voice high up— in large part because her sultry voice is more…
Welcome to our discussion on this statement ‘Until we know God as he is, we’ll never become all that he created us to be.’ It is very important that from time to time we need to have our spiritual eyes examined so that they can refocus and gain a wider, clearer perspective on God as…
THE Visale Catholic Mission Church in Northwest Guadalcanal has set up a task force committee to lead in preparations for the mission station’s 150th Jubilee this year. Solomon Star’s Northwest Guadalcanal stringer John Toki said the committee met last Saturday to talk about preparation for the event. “They looked at the budget, activities to be…
THE Fijian economy is at its peak with a low expectancy of a downturn in the next few years. Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism, Faiyaz Koya said the country experienced a fantastic growth over the past few years. “The economy has been having a slow steady growth and there is not going to be…