It’s all in how we see God

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…

Visale gears up for 150th Jubilee

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…

Steady growth in Fiji economy

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…

PM Sogavare celebrates 61st birthday

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare celebrated his 61st birthday with his wife Madam Emmy and their children Brandt, Shannon and Marydel and other family members in a private function at the Taiwanese Fusion Restaurant in Honiara on Monday. Marking the event with the Sogavares were the Minister for Police, National Security and Correction Services Hon Stanley…

Robbers panic

Give away crucial lead Robbers have escaped with undisclosed box of money after grabbing the box from two Asian businessmen outside the Bank South Pacific office in Central Honiara yesterday morning. But they left a crucial lead for police. One of the men believed to have involved in the robbery failed to make it in…

Park lauds DCCG land reform program

THE Visiting Chairman of Eagon group of companies, Young Ju Park has spoke highly of the Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) government’s land reform program – one of DCCG’s fundamental reforms. Mr Park said the proposed reform is the right way forward in dealing with the customary land system that leads to the continuous land…

PM hails private sector

PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare has commended the private sector for their perseverance and hard work in running their businesses. He was speaking last Friday during the launch of the newly upgraded facility of Didao Refueling Station, at Kukum, east Honiara. “I take this opportunity to congratulate and commend Solomon Islanders who are useful in doing…

The rise of Didao

How Molea steers business to new heights Almost everyone knows where to find Didao Service Station in Honiara. But for those who don’t, it is at the seaside, west end of the Fishing village, east Honiara. Whilst genuine people see the business side of it as a service provider, it is not really that easier…

Plan to set up West Papua office here

West Papua independence leaders plan to open an office in Honiara. Their leader Jacob Rumbiak arrived in Honiara on Friday to further discuss the intention with local supporters. A member of the Solomon Islands Solidarity Group for West Papua Lily Chekana told the Sunday Star an office space was already allocated for West Papua. She…