SOLOMON Islands is in ready mode to cooperate further and work together with the Government of the Republic of Fiji as a close neighbor, members of the MSG and the PI Forum and the UN on issues of common and mutual interests bilaterally, regionally, and multilaterally. Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare, made the assurance to Fiji’s…
Auditor’s Shocking Findings The findings of the Auditor General revealed that a total of $167,328,248 was identified to consolidate the National Disaster Operation Committee for the whole of Solomon Islands Government’s approach to Preparedness & Response Plan to Covid-19 pandemic. Given the revelation of how these funds have been abused and siphoned off by those…
Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare, was accorded a guard of honour on his arrival on Thursday night at the Nadi International airport. Prime Minister Sogavare is in Fiji for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Retreat which started yesterday. He was given an official briefing immediately after his arrival. Yesterday the leaders commenced the Special Leaders’ Retreat…
AROUND 70 students from Vanuatu are arriving this weekend to commence studies at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU). This was announced by SINU Chancellor, Sir Dr Nathan Kere, at the inauguration ceremony of the national university’s third Vice Chancellor, Professor Transform Aqorau, on Thursday at the Friendship Hall in Honiara. Sir Dr Nathan revealed…
SICCI meets with HCC over increase of licenses THE increase of rates of business operating license fees in 2023 by the Honiara City Council (HCC) raises concern about the impact on businesses operating in Honiara city and the wider economy. “We have already seen evidence on the risk of a slowdown in economic activity, so…
THE Minister of the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services (MPNSCS), Anthony Veke has praised the relationship between China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) and the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) as outstanding and one that is built on transparency, accountability, trust and genuine partnership purposely for the positive betterment and growth of…
BURGLARS broke into a family home at Naha Ridge yesterday morning and got away with laptops, phones and cash. Mrs Nanette Tutua told Solomon Star that it was around 5am that burglars broke open their residential gate lock and entered their house through the back door. They took away two laptops, phones and cash. She…
AN outspoken Malaitan, Max Bobby, has slammed not happy the Fini-led Malaita Provincial Government’s plan to axe the Auki Communique. Premier Martin Fini, following his election victory after removing the Premier Suidani-led MARA Government in a Motion of No Confidence, told Solomon Star that the communique will be removed. Mr Fini labeled the communique as…
Ex-policemen accuse Senior Ministers accused of ignoring plight, warn of dire consequences if the government fails to address payout claim in a month SENIOR MINISTERS Manasseh Maelanga, Peter Shanel and Bradley Tovosia have been accused of ignoring the plight of ex-police officers pushing a multi-million-dollar payout claim from the DCGA government. An estimated 430 ex-police…
CHANGE MAKERS Growing up in a tough environment exposed to domestic violence at a very young age, Everlyn Basi had to overcome mental health issues and create for herself a happy space. The young mother of Western, Choiseul and Malaita heritage prioritises being healthy for her children. As a high school dropout, Eve also found…