Dear Editor, I appreciate this opportunity to voice my concern on the theme transformational leadership in Solomon Islands government. Initially, I’d like to convey my congratulations to our newly prime minister, Hon. Jeremiah Manele, and all the other members of parliament this year (2024). They will be our next leaders for the up coming years,…
Member of Parliament for East Are Are, Peter Kenilorea Junior, has been appointed as the new Leader of the Independent Group. Government House Private Secretary Rawcliff Ziza confirmed that Governor General Sir David Vunagi signed the appointment following a recommendation from the Speaker of Parliament on Thursday. Speaker of Parliament John Patterson Oti made the…
A TOTAL of six foreign football coaches have been shortlisted to be interviewed for the Solomon Islands Men’s National Team Head Coach job, the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Technical Director Moses Toata confirmed. Toata made the confirmation at a press conference at the SIFF Academy in Honiara on Wednesday. “All the six shortlisted candidates…
SIMBO Island in the Western Province through its Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) has proposed the set up of a fisheries project to support income-generating efforts of villagers. This was announced by Gideon Tuke, the MPA for Ward 3 (Simbo-Mandegugusu). MPA Tuke said the proposal is a response to the problem of limited economic activities…
THE Mala I Tolo Indigenous Guardianship Trust (MITIGT) Mentorship Program has officially launched and rolled out to a number of schools in Malaita Province. The launching of the mentorship program provided opportunity for students to prepare themselves for further studies after completing their secondary education. According to Mala I Tolo, the mentorship program is currently…
FORMER Prime Minister Sir Francis Billy Hilly has expressed disappointment in regional leaders keeping silent over what is happening in Noumea, New Caledonia. “Every day you turn on the TV, the rioting, burning and unrest there is worse than the day before,” Sir Francis told Solomon Star. A state of emergency with a nationwide 6am-6pm…
THE Telekom S-League (TSL) defending champions Solomon Warriors have refocussed on regaining their top spot in the league’s standings after a crucial mid-week victory of 3-1 against SOSA FC. Head Coach Franco Ne’e spoke of this objective to TSL media on Wednesday as he emphasized the importance of the refocus to defending their domestic title…
THE Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Vice Chancellor (VC), Professor Transform Aqorau has thanked the National Hosting Authority (NHA) for including the university as a recipient of the enduring legacy of the 17th Pacific Games. Dr Aqorau was speaking at the official handing over of three of the 20 Tata buses used during the Pacific…
TEN more petitions have been filed at the High Court at the close of the petition period on Thursday, bringing the total number of petitions to 25. Two of the 10 petitions filed are against newly elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Northwest Guadalcanal and Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Francis Sade and the re-elected Member…
Solomon Water is pleased to provide an important update on the Sewer Works – Fisheries to Ranadi Roundabout project. This project, which aims to significantly enhance the sewer infrastructure in Ranadi, is progressing despite some challenges. The project is being executed in five stages. Stage 5 was already completed. Stages 1 and 2 are currently…