DEAR EDITOR, So the Prime Minister promise to consult before any decision on the extend of Parliament. But looks like they already decide because Opposition Leader Mathew Wale is already told everyone that the bill to extend is already submitted to Parliament which it means it will be extend. So when election come make sure…
DEAR EDITOR, I think deferment was just right. I must say that most youths in Honiara want to see SP games happen. If it is constitutional as Albert Kabui was repeatedly and clearly saying, what is the opposition leader trying to do, you are only arousing people to involve again in unexpected events. Let it…
DEAR EDITOR, It appears the prime minister of the Solomon Islands and his government will do anything to stay in power. Corruption, taking away the independence of the national broadcaster, lying to the people of the Solomon Islands and everyone else, it wouldn’t have anything to do with China would it? Vote them out your…
DEAR EDITOR, In 1513, Machiavelli warned the world of the costs that selling one’s state to the hands of foreign mercenaries entails. Today, the words of “The Prince” are truer than ever. As an American, and global citizen with profound respect for the storied past and glorious future of the Solomon Islands, I possess concern…
GOLDIE College near Munda, Western Province had sent more than 100 students home last week because they were affected with the viral influenza. According to school administration, the rise in flu-like-symptoms has affected a large number of students since last week and over the weekend. It said, the total number of students who are down with the…
COUNCILLOR for the HCC’s Vura Ward, Reginal Ngati has raised concerns on the deteriorating road conditions along the feeder roads in the city. He said since the beginning of the year, no work has been carried out on the feeder roads within Vura, Kola Ridge and almost all feeder roads in Honiara. “Work on these…
FORMER Malaita Provincial Secretary Fedrick Fa’abasua claims bad decision from senior government officials has led to his suspension which is costly for the government. He was referring to the decision made by Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Nego Sisiolo and Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening permanent secretary Stanley Dick Pirione to…
COMPANY Haus may have defied a High Court Interim Order by removing Levers Solomon Ltd (LSL) from its register. An investigation by Solomon Star has established that LSL name was removed from the registry on 8th August this year. When asked why, Company Haus said “It’s just because they have never register(ed) with Foreign Investment.…
THE court has found two juveniles guilty of setting fire to the leaf hut next to the Parliament House during last November’s unrest. The juveniles who were aged 16 and 17 were found guilty after a trial for the charge of arson. Chief Magistrate Emma Garo she found that the prosecution has proved the charge…
A United States Government delegation led by Senator Marsha Blackburn made a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare in Honiara this afternoon. Senator Blackburn was accompanied by Emily Manning, National Security Advisor, Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Maj Mike Jones, Senate Liaison Officer, Marine Senate Liaison Office, with US Mission to Solomon Islands Representatives, Charge…