POLICE in Auki, Malaita Province has arrested a 15-year-old boy for allegedly raping a five-year-old girl at Ferafalu at Manaoba Island in North East Malaita. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) for Malaita, Inspector Stanley Riolo confirmed the arrest of the 15-year-old boy to the Solomon Star. PPC Riolo said after committing the crime, the…
The Governor-General (GG) Sir David Vunagi based on advice by the Prime Minister has further extended the State of Public Emergency that expires midnight of 24 March 2021 acting on a recommendation of Cabinet. As Parliament is in session, the Declaration by the Governor-General will last for a period of seven days commencing from 25…
PM says ‘I feel normal’ after getting first jab PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare says he feels normal after getting his first jab with the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine after launching the historic vaccination roll-out in the country. Speaking to local journos after taking the first shot at the Field Hospital Multi-Purpose Hall in Honiara yesterday,…
A MOTION of No-Confidence is being filed against the Honiara City Council (HCC) Lord Mayor, Wilson Mamae, it was revealed. Former HCC Finance Chairman and Councillor for Vavaya Ward, Billy Abae made the submission on Monday 1st March 2021. The motion is expected to be moved in the first quarter full council meeting, next week.…