‘Praise God for the last 40 years’ PM ambitious to address unemployment Economy shows positive signs PM calls for unity ‘Praise God for the last 40 years’ By LESLEY SANGA PRIME Minister (PM) Rick Houenipwela reminds Solomon Islanders to give thanks to God for the many blessing they have received during the last forty…
MALAITA Provincial government’s Minister for Lands and Planning, Mr. Martin Fini says most buildings constructed in Auki town fail to meet the Auki town country planning board’s development plan. He said not only that but also the developers failed to meet the legal processes of acquiring land in Auki, before constructing buildings. He stated this…
WHY LAND CHIEF WAS SUSPENDED By MAENI COMFORT IT’S confirmed! Nelson Naoapu, the Commissioner of Lands, has been suspended on grounds of misconduct in office. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Lands, Stanley Waleanisia confirmed this last Friday. In a first of its kind, Naoapu’s suspension letter was sent to media outlets in Honiara last…
The newly elected Premier of the Western Province has proposed a number of reforms especially in the revenue sector so the Province can collect much needed funds to help facilitate the level of services which at present appear as having little effect in the rural villages. Speaking to journalists at the side lines at a …
Dear Editor – For the last 40 years we have been living under the design of the crocodile and shark decorated with our logo to lead is to serve. Nafu of two fala nao, can we replace them with some friendly ones? Turtle and kurukuru hao? Mr Designer these two bosses are killers. They respect…
THE six Solomon Islands archers have touched down in New Caledonia last Friday ahead of the Oceania Archery Championship set to kick off on Monday 9th of July in Paita. President of the Archery Federation of Solomon Islands Nihal Seneviratne told Star from New Caledonia, the team has arrived safely in New Caledonia, Friday. “We’ve…
· West Papua activists stopped by police· Police clarifies incident, action By RONALD TOITO’ONA THE issue of West Papua was under spotlight at the 6th MACFest in Honiara, when West Papua activists were told by the police to halt raising the Morning Star flag at the festival venue. Local outspoken West Papua activist Ben…
THE community of Tuvaruhu in central Honiara are strongly advised to stay away from the cordoned area where the dumped toxic chemicals were found. Police Commissioner Matthew Varley issued the warning as police and environmental officers moved in to remove the chemicals. “Your cooperation and support is really important,” Mr Varley said. He…
THE United States (US) Ambassador to Solomon Islands Her Excellency, Catherine Ebert Gray, officially presented the 2018 Ambassador’s Women of Courage Award to Emma Garo. In her award presentation speech, the Ambassador said in 2007 the Secretary of State; Ms. Condelesca Rice initiated the Women of Courage Award to honour women who had performed outstanding…
PRIME Minister, Rick Hou, has welcomed considerations by the United States (US) to upgrade the status of its office in Honiara. The prime minister said Solomon Islands will definitely welcome the importance valued by Washington to consider upgrading the US presence in the country. “Solomon Islands and the US share a very mutual friendship and…