A 12- YEAR boy from Moli, Choiseul Province is counting his blessing after he survived a crocodile attack, which left him with serious wounds to his right leg. The boy has since been flown to the National Referral Hospital, where he is recovering. The younger boy was reportedly saved by his 14-year-old brother from the…
THE Malaita for Democracy (M4D) has called on the Malaita Provincial Government through its responsible division to retire the $660,000 allocated for the Malaita Provincial Second Appointed day celebration in August this year. M4D President, Knoxly Atu and member Patrick Suri made the call through Solomon Star Auki yesterday, for transparency and accountability purposes. They…
It is Bullying to Citizens to extend the life of parliament from 4 to 5 years. THE intention of the Executive Government to amend the Constitution to extend the current four years term of parliament to five years is not only unnecessary, but also portrays a bad impression of the Democratic Coalition for Change Government…
…..opted to file Character defamation lawsuit against Talifilu, commentators MEMBER of the Provincial Assembly for Ward 11 in Malaita Province, Elijah Asilaua has out-rightly rejected claims made in the social media about a drink and drive accident which involved two MPAs in Honiara this week. Mr Asilaua exclusively told the Solomon Star that the information…
Alleged illegal voter’s final sub deferred FINAL submissions on the matter of the man who stood trial for allegedly registered in several constituencies using different names in 2018 to vote at the Last National General Election has been further deferred. Alif Vai’s lawyer Ben Alasia of Public Solicitor’s Office was reportedly sick this…
Dear Editor – In March 2016, Radio New Zealand relayed an appeal made by the Hearts of Hope (HOH) Charity on Malaita when the Founder of HOH, Janet Justice Aihari, said there were virtually no welfare services in the Solomons and traditional cultural support models were no longer a substitute in getting aid for HOH.…
Dear Editor – Firstly, crimes and anti- social behaviors in some Honiara settlement is becoming unbearable and responsible authorities must be informed to take appropriate action. People are very mindful about the dangers squatter settlement poses especially at night times because, of the kinds of people and activities in these area. For those who live beside…
TRANSPARENCY Solomon Islands (TSI) continue to be disturbed by the ongoing injustices perpetrated by certain people of Ongong Java and their Asian business partners on locals engaging in the trading of bechedemer. Early July this year TSI ran a story on the case of Dr. Reginald Aipia, a victim of the unfair treatment by officials…
THE Development Bank of Solomon Islands (DBSI) support towards the recent Honiara Table Tennis Association (HTTA) School championship is part of preparing athletes for the Pacific Games 2023. Thats according to the DBSI Senior Financial Support Officer Samson Kakadi in his brief comments during the awards presentations on Wednesday. The support from DBSI totals to…
TWO Naha Women’s Football Club players have selected as two recipients of the Pacific Games 2023 Legacy Scholarship. The duo, Rashida Mekawir and Almah Gogoni signed their contracts with the Solomon Islands Football federation (SIFF) recently. The club management has congratulated the two players for the selection. It said the club is happy for the…