AUCKLAND, (RNZI) – A New Zealand chocolate maker says cocoa from Pacific countries can rival that from Central and South America but needs more support from chocolate makers. The Wellington Chocolate Factory’s Gabe Davidson says cocoa exports from the Pacific are typically used for confectionary for which the quality is not as important. But he…
AS the world witnessed the 2015 Melbourne cup horse race across the globe, in Honiara the Melbourne cup fever also hit hard on local fans who took time to watch competitive race on TV live yesterday at Golf club in East Honiara. In Honiara some local crazy fans of the 2015 horse race Melbourne cup…
LACK of police, immigration, and quarantine presence at the Solomon Islands-Papua New Guinea common border is a long-standing issue. But past governments seem not to have taken it seriously. This may perhaps due to those residing on both sides of the border are blood-related although they belong to two separate independent countries. The recent Parliamentary…
POLITICAL Appointees (PA) who are cronies to former Ministers who have resigned from the Democratic Coalition for Change Government (DCCG) are likely to lose their jobs. Political speculations predicted about 17 officers of the 39 political appointees are more likely to be axed from their jobs under the new political leadership reform. The Solomon Star…
National Capital Assistance Commissioner has commended Matariu community in East Honiara for aiding the police in capturing drunkards that disturb police while giving awareness talk to the community over the weekend. Speaking to this paper yesterday Gabriel Manelusi said the attitude shown by the community is a positive step in partnership with the police. On…
The mining sector has the potential to deliver positive development to Solomon Islands’ economy and improve the lives of people, says the World Bank. “As one of the Solomon Islands Government’s priority sectors, mining, if managed well can improve livelihoods and help share wealth,” said the World Bank’s mining manager, Christopher Sheldon. Speaking at a…
THE recent tour of the US based Christafari band was dubbed as a success and the organizers wish to thank the sponsors and the general public for their contribution. In a statement yesterday, tour promoter Moses Maearia said that, they appreciate the support of the sponsors in ensuring that all the necessary costs are met…
A LOCAL religious band, Victory Praise will be launching their new and first ever DVD album entitled ‘Empower’ in Honiara and Auki, Malaita province this month. Band Manager Ronny Lekafia told the Solomon Star in an interview that in Honiara, the DVD launching will take place at the Kukum SDA grounds, east Honiara on Sunday…
There are increasing reports that the Solomon Islands Port Authority is setting up new businesses. Some of this information comes from SIPA itself. The CEO of SIPA has stated that SIPA intends to run businesses on ‘land, sea and air’. Mr Yeo has stated that SIPA will use busses to take tourists from incoming…
MEMBERS of the Mothers Union from Gaeta and Hongo districts in the southern part of Small Ngella, Central Islands province have formally closed their programs for this year. The event was attended by more than a hundred women from around the area. The closing ceremony was held at Dende village, Gaeta district which attracted many…