SIAF, RSIPF continue visits to Koa Hill

AUSTRALIAN Federal Police (AFP) officers who are part of the Solomons’ International Assistance Force (SIAF) accompanied the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) officers on another visit to the Koa Hill community last week. SIAF and RSIPF are building stronger engagements with communities in and around Honiara including Koa Hill. During their recent joint foot…

Serevi to visit Honiara

RUGBY and sports fans in Honiara will have the opportunity to see one of the greatest Rugby Sevens players of all time, Fiji’s Waisale Serevi who will be visiting Solomon Islands at the end of the week. Organizer Carlwyn Tengemoana confirmed to Star Sports the Rugby Sevens Legend will be the guest speaker in a…

Malaita PAC visits the PDCF

A TEAM from the Malaita Public Account Committee PAC is currently visiting and assessing the Provincial Capacity Development Fund PDCF projects in northern region of Malaita. The team expect to visit, Taeloa market, Folotana coconut crushing mill, Fo’ondo school and sanitation, Manakwai school Classroom, Arnon Atomea PSS Classroom,Sulufoloa Market,Gounatolo Clinic and Manaoba clinic projects. These…

Premier Suidani acknowledges MTGPEA effort for maintaining peace, unity

THE Malaita Province Premier Daniel Suidani acknowledged the Ministry of Traditional Governance Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs (MTGPEA) for its continuous effort on maintaining peace and unity in the country. Speaking at the courtesy dinner hosted by the MTGPEA, Premier Suidani thanked and welcomed MTGPEA team, Hon Cecil Manekako representing Guadalcanal Provincial Government, Wanderer Bay Chiefs…

Corruption

DEAR EDITOR, It appears the prime minister of the Solomon Islands and his government will do anything to stay in power. Corruption, taking away the independence of the national broadcaster, lying to the people of the Solomon Islands and everyone else, it wouldn’t have anything to do with China would it? Vote them out your…

America Stands With SI

DEAR EDITOR, In 1513, Machiavelli warned the world of the costs that selling one’s state to the hands of foreign mercenaries entails. Today, the words of “The Prince” are truer than ever. As an American, and global citizen with profound respect for the storied past and glorious future of the Solomon Islands, I possess concern…

Goldie College sends students home 

GOLDIE College near Munda, Western Province had sent more than 100 students home last week because they were affected with the viral influenza. According to school administration, the rise in flu-like-symptoms has affected a large number of students since last week and over the weekend.  It said, the total number of students who are down with the…