Former President of National Sports Council Solomon Islands (NOCSI) Charles Dausabeahas called on the Civil Aviation Authority Solomon Islands (CAASI) to build the terminal at Tingoa airport on Rennell, Renbell province. Speaking to the Solomon Star Dausabea said Renbell will host the Solomon Game in 2018 but poor preparation like none release of fund from…
SUVA, (FIJI TIMES) – Fiji will host the 2027 Pacific Games, the Parliament Standing Committee on Social Affairs was informed yesterday. The chairman of the Fiji Sports Commission, Peter Mazey said the cost of a new stadium for the west which came through from China just recently is approximately US$100 million. “That____s the stadium we…
THE increasing burglary incidents in Makira Ulawa provincial capital Kirakira is becoming a concern for residents and business owners. A Kirakira resident Benedict Hagaro told Solomon Star yesterday that burglary is currently the number one crime in Kirakira. Mr Hagaro said those who involved in these criminal activities target private homes and offices around the…
THE case of the men accused of robbing the Bank of South Pacific (BSP) in Auki, Malaita Province, in 2015 will return to the court again on March 8. The adjournment was made to give time for Sarah Karani of the Public Solicitor’s office to obtain instructions from her client, Solomon Wadily, who offered to…
Mewa says new development is good for tourism in Nende MP for Temotu Nende Commins Mewa says a large building he’s putting up in the interior of Santa Cruz Island, which amongst others, house a night club,will boost tourism in his constituency. He was responding to earlier critics in the mainstream and social media about…
CHIEF Magistrate John Numapo has expressed concerns over the long delays and adjournments made on cases without good reasons. He made this bench mark remark last week when hearing cases which he found to have been unnecessarily delayed and adjourned for too long. “Lawyers have a duty to both the court and their clients to…
About 59 people involved in the recent logging disputes at Vasara camp, Rendova in the Western Province were arrested by police on Monday. Commissioner of Police Matthew Varley confirmed to the media during a press conference, Monday. He said police are monitoring the situation there as additional officers from Honiara and Gizo were deployed to…
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has pledged to assist the country achieve its development goals. The bank’s Pacific Department Director General Xianbin Yaomade the offer during the opening of ADB’s Extended Mission in Solomon Islands (EMSOL) office on Friday. “We are expanding our presence in the Solomon Islands because we are here to help,” Yao stated.…
A SPECIAL orientation session was held yesterday at USP Laucala campus for Solomon Islands’ first year students who arrived late. The orientation was organised by USP Campus Life and Students Learning Service (SLS). A final year student, John Harry, who attended the special orientation, told the Solomon Star the session helped the first year students…
A SPECIAL orientation session was held yesterday at USP Laucala campus for Solomon Islands’ first year students who arrived late. The orientation was organised by USP Campus Life and Students Learning Service (SLS). A final year student, John Harry, who attended the special orientation, told the Solomon Star the session helped the first year students…