Women express fear over tailings dam

Women and children in north central Guadalcanal and Downstream of Metapona River are still living in fear following the suspension of the Gold Ridge Mining Limited’s operation. Speaking to the Solomon Star early this week they said despite the closer of the mining operation the tailings dam remains a concern for them because it contains…

Private businessman upgrades roads in Auki

AFTER repeated calls by transport owners for the repair of roads within Malaita’s Auki township, work has already been carried out. Last weekend, a private business man engaged contractors to fill up potholes and re-leveled bumpy roads. Auki transport service providers have raised concerns recently about the deteriorating state of roads within Auki. Wilson Ne’e…

Dausabea rubbishes bad comments against PPP

Charles Dausabea has rubbished negative comments certain political parties have levelled against Malaita Ma’asina Forum’s (MMF) political wing party – the Peoples’ Progressive Party (PPP). Dausabea revealed that he had been approached by two parties who said the donor community will not support PPP formed coalition with. “I was approached by two political parties telling…

Voters warned of independent candidates

VOTERS have been urged to ask tough questions to their intending independent candidates who will be contesting the upcoming national general election. General Secretary (GS) of the Malaita Ma’asina Forum (MMF) said people need to ask their candidates why they decide to run as independent candidates and not joining a party. Charles Ashley said it…

Govt plans more museums nationwide

Government through the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT) is planning to establish more mini war museums around the country. The ministry’s Permanent Secretary (PS) John Wasi revealed this to the Solomon Star in an interview yesterday. Mr Wasi said his ministry had identified several potential areas in the country to establish these museums. “We…