National Parliamentary Independent Leader Dr Derek Sikua has urged the government to address important issues remain unattended by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA). He was speaking in his second reading debate on the Supplementary Appropriation Bill in Parliament. Dr Sikua said essential items such as the fire engine had not been maintained; the…
THE case between the Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII) and Chief Executive Officer of Solomon Airlines Ron Sumsum will return to the Honiara Magistrates’ Court again Monday next week. That is when the court will know whether the hearing into the case will continue that day or a date to be fixed for the continuation…
General Secretary of Malaita Ma’asina Forum (MMF) Charles Ashley says there is a big difference in how MMF and Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII) involved in political issues, despite both being registered under the Charitable Act. MR Ashley told the Solomon Star that FSII Facebook page is an unregulated medium used by the group to…
PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare has admitted he secured an airport contract to maintain cleanliness outside the domestic terminal. He admitted this yesterday in parliament when he spoke on the issue of “Civil Aviation Airport Contracts”. It was also revealed other MPs have also secured airport contracts. They include deputy prime minister Manasseh Maelanga, North-East Guadalcanal…
MEMBERS of the public have began visiting the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints new district centre building at Talise area, Honiara, as of Friday. The centre will be officially opened today. This follows an invitation extended to members of the public to go and visit and see for themselves what and how the Church…
PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare and Australian indigenous leader and prominent businessman Warren Mundine met yesterday to discuss opportunities for economic growth in Solomon Islands. Mr Mundine, who is currently Chair of the Australian Indigenous Chamber of Commerce and Managing Director of Nyungga Black Group, is here for the Solomon Islands Business Excellence Awards to be…
MINISTER of Finance and Treasury, Snyder Rini says the government is considering the costs and benefits of the planned new submarine cable project. According to Solomon Oceanic Cable Company (SOCC), the total cost, including financing cost, civil works, supporting studies, legal costs, project management costs and contingencies, is expected to be in the range of…
HONIARA’S first world-class resort and casino has opened its doors for business. Located on the water’s edge, opposite Town Ground, the Coral Sea Resort & Casino is open from 9am until midnight 7 days a week. Offering guests a variety of entertainment, a wide range of dining options, five-star service and boasting spectacular ocean views…
TWENTY-NINE Solomon Islanders from the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and the private sector yesterday received internationally recognised Certificate IV qualifications in Civil Construction Supervision and Materials Testing. This is the first time these qualifications have been delivered in Solomon Islands. They are critical for strengthening the quality of repairs, upgrades and maintenance of roads, bridges…
Thirty-two students from Solomon Islands have been granted prestigious Australia Awards Scholarships to study at universities in Australia and the Pacific in 2016. Sixteen of the students will go to Australia, whilst another 16 will study at institutions in Fiji, Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea, in fields including law, fisheries, commerce, health and engineering. Australian…