POLICE in Auki has refuted a media report of an ‘armed group’ led by M4D currently doing military-style training for a planned second wave of attack in Honiara following the burning and looting last month. Auki Police Operation Commander Inspector Michael Ramosaea confirmed this to Solomon Star Auki yesterday that the media report is misleading.…
Western Province has been acknowledged for its contribution to the country’s national growth. “Western Province contributes 20 percent of national growth,” Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare announced in his key note address during Western Province’s Second Appointed Day celebrations in Gizo, Tuesday. Western Province plays an increasing vital role in the economy of Solomon Islands, Prime…
BUSINESSMAN John Kwaita has been released on police bail, police said Tuesday. He will appear before the Honiara Central Magistrates Court on 2nd February 2022. Mr. Kwaita was charged with unauthorised public assembly and public procession contrary to regulation 14(1) & (3) (a) of the emergency powers (COVID -19) (N0.3) 2021; regulation 4 of the…
The Chairman of the Board of Solomon Telekom Company Limited Mr. Baoro Laxton Koraua, formally announces the appointment of Mrs. Christina Lasaqa as the Chief Executive Officer of Our Telekom. Solomon Telekom Company Limited has confirmed the appointment of Mrs. Christina Lasaqa as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mrs. Lasaqa, a Solomon Islands national from…
The vaccine gender distribution record shows more males received the vaccine compared to females. The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), Technical Adviser, Dr Yogesh Choudri highlighted this during the Covid-19 talkback show on Sunday. “More males have gotten the vaccines,” Dr Choudri said. He added female 46 percent and male 54 percent. Therefore,…
VURA Ward within the Honiara City will be conducting a survey in its communities to gather information as to why residents are vulnerable to riots and looting following two unfortunate incidents in the past. Councillor for Vura Ward, Reginald Ngati said the survey is important, as it will be used to create defence mechanisms to…
A top United Arab Emirate Minister has visited the Solomon Islands Expo 2020 Pavilion on Monday 13 December with huge admiration for Solomon Islands cultures and traditions which were on display. Commissioner General, H.E. Ambassador Moses Kouni Mose welcomed His Excellency Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State in the UAE Cabinet and Executive Chairman…
The Leader of the Independent Group in Parliament has reminded the Minister of Finance and Treasury to be truthful and consistent in his responses when informing parliament of government policies and programs, in particular those that are under his portfolio and leadership. John Dean Kuku made this reminder in a statement yesterday following Harry Kuma’s…
POLICE is now investigating a report published over the weekend in our Sunday Star issue with the headline ‘Armed group to ‘unleash’ second wave’ and says they will not tolerate any armed groups or criminals. In a statement issued by Police Media Unit Mostyn Mangau said; “I want to make a very clear statement here…
A 50 year-old man accused of leading a group of people to march to the Parliament house on November 24 will face trial on Thursday. The accused is facing trial for one count of behave in a riotous manner. He pleaded not guilty to the charge when he appeared in the last court appearance and…