THE Salusalu Festival scheduled is poised to be a sensational musical extravaganza as the Micronesian music sensation Lona is all set to dazzle the stage at the event next month. The festival is scheduled for Saturday 4 November. The burgeoning singer, who took the music scene by storm, recently sat down with the Salusalu Fest…
Dear Editor, Last week I went to the office of a lawyer in Bangkok where I signed an Agreement for 11 million US dollars to be sent to me via my personal bank account in Bangkok to be used for charity and humanitarian aid purposes in the Solomon Islands. The Agreement was a legal document…
PM’s pledge to salvage CEMA comes to nought as much of its funding is syphoned odd to help bolster shortfalls in the PG23 Games THE COMMODITY EXPORT MARKETIING AUTHORITY [CEMA], now trading as Solomon Commodities, has been forced to close down its copra buying centres in Pakera and Honiara due to lack of funding A…
Bank teller faces plea for forgery A BANK teller of Bank South Pacific (BSP) accused of forging bank documents and stealing about $500,000 from 40 bank customers will face court on October 30 for plea. Tessa Solenone Rore, 31, is facing two counts of Larceny by Servant contrary to section 273(a)(i) of the Penal Code…
THE theme for the 2023 Pacific Games is captured in three simple words Challenge, Celebrate and Unity and as the event drawers closer and closer, there is already excitement in the air. For many Solomon Islanders, it was a proud moment when the country was given the honour to host the largest regional sporting event.…
Overnight, Australia supported 65 Solomon Islands nationals to leave Israel on a flight from Tel Aviv to Dubai alongside Australians, their families and citizens from partner nations including other Pacific Island Countries. The group is on their way home from Dubai and will travel this evening on an Australian government assisted departure flight. “Australia is…
ON October 15, International Day of Rural Women is being recognised around the world bringing attention to the unique challenges faced by women in rural communities. Issues such as limited access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities are widespread and are often compounded by environmental and cultural factors that can prevent rural women from fully…
THE Prime Minister and Minister for the 2023 Pacific Games Manasseh Sogavare launched the 2023 Pacific Games tickets yesterday. Launching the tickets at Our Telekom’s Point Cruz Office, Prime Minister Sogavare said, “The XVII (17th) Chapter of the Pacific Games is coming to our shores in a few weeks.” He therefore encouraged Solomon Islanders to…
MALAITA Province Premier Martin Fini returned to Auki a happy man following the signing of a deal for the tar-sealing of the Auki Road in Honiara. Solomon Star Auki caught up with Premier Fini following his arrival k from Honiara on Friday last week following the signing of a historical deal that will pave the…
THE Pikinini Netter’s programme organised by the SOSA (Selwyn Old Students’ Association) Netball Club concluded with a certificate presentation ceremony to the 70 girls who participated in the programme. The certificate presentation was held at the SMI Netball Court Town Ground last Saturday. SOSA Netball Club Head Coach Shalom Waita told Star Sports that this…