THE Christian Reformed Churches of Australia (CRCA) says they have taken a strong stance against the actions of Kevin Rietveld, who was jailed for three years recently for abusing girls here. That’s according to CRCA’s chairman of the National Sexual Abuse Complaints Committee Rev Dr Leo Douma in a statement issued to the Solomon Star…
NINETY-ONE Solomon Islands students studying in Taiwan have been given opportunities to study in 12 of the best universities in China. That’s according to the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development. A statement from the ministry said the 91 students have completed the China Scholarship Council (CSC) online application process last month. “The Ministry…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) commends the people of Makira Ulawa Province for a peaceful provincial assembly election and the bye-election for the East Makira Constituency held at the same time, Wednesday (11 December 2019). “From situation reports that have been received from our officers in Kirakira this morning (12 December 2019) the…
HUNDREDS of pathfinders are pouring into Honiara as the countdown for the 2019 Trans Pacific Union pathfinder camporee is fast approaching. Over the past days, pathfinders from Fiji, Vanuatu and the provinces have arrived in Honiara. Most of the overseas pathfinders are being accommodated at the Burnscreek high school and Betikama in East Honiara, while…
POLICE in Temotu rescued eight people last Sunday aboard a fibreglass boat after drifting at sea for hours. The 60-horse engine powered boat left Lata on Santa Cruz the day before enroute to the outer island of Vanikoro when it developed mechanical problem. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) of Temotu Province, Superintendent James Toaki said the…
SUIDANI HITS OUT AT GOVT By IAN M. KAUKUI MALAITA Premier Daniel Suidani says the Sogavare Government acted unjustly to deny the Chinese component of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to five constituencies in the province. Government made the decision, stating the five MPs supported the Auki Communique, which amongst other things, spelled out…