Michael Wate has been appointed the new general manager of Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (NPF). He replaces Tony Makabo, who has held the post over the last 14 years. Prior to his appointment, Wate was NPF’s deputy general manager, a position he held for nearly 12 years. Deputy chairman of the NPF board, Gideon…
Twenty selected inmates at Rove Correctional Centre were given the chance to meet their children and present them with Christmas gifts, last Friday. The annual event, called the ‘Angel Tree Program’ was organised by the Correctional Service Solomon Islands (CSSI) in partnership with the Prison Fellowship. Futsal star Elliot Ragomo was invited to give a…
The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) is appealing the High Court decision that acquitted Edmond Sae of former police commissioner Sir Fredrick Soaki’s murder. DPP Ronald BeiTalasasa told the Solomon Star he lodged the appeal with the High Court, Friday. “We are appealing the entire decision, including the manslaughter conviction pronounced at the No case…
Members of St. Barnabas Provincial Cathedral of the Church Of Melanesia officially opened and blessed the Canon Desmond Probets Hall yesterday. The building project that took just over two years to build was officially blessed by the Archbishop of the Church of Melanesia, the Most Reverend George Takeli, straight after the main 8am service at…
Council wants no more foreign owned fish & chips restaurant By TEDDY KAFO HONIARA City Council (HCC) has warned foreign owned ‘fish n chips’ restaurant owners of a new measure to regulate the market and business reserves. This new Act will ensure only locals are allowed to operate ‘fish&chip’ or kai-bars in the city. City…
Local entrepreneur MILLICENT BARTY is the winner of the 2018 Queen’s Young Leaders Award. Last Wednesday, she was invited to deliver a speech when the British High Commissioner hosted the Queen’s baton at his residence. I AM privileged to be given this great opportunity to be a recipient of the Queens Young Leaders Award. What…
SOLOMON Islands will be hosting the next Melanesian Arts and Cultural festival (MACFest) in July 1st-14, 2018, to coincide with the country’s 40th Anniversary. MACFest is estimated to cost the government $15 million. As normally happened, and agreed upon during this week’s MSG Ministers summit, MSG countries will also provide assistance to support the host…