On the matter of the One Link $300,000.00 missing in Police Custody TRANSPARENCY Solomon Islands calls for the application of the law of this country across the Board. More and more citizens of this country are witnessing the law being applied selectively and to people not in positions of power or working in the Public…
Dear Editor – I write to express my profound concern on the manner some customs and cultures in Solomon Islands treat girls as though they are only good as house and/or home keepers without any exemplary means to recognise and encourage them of their rights to education. Solomon Islands is one amongst the many countries…
‘14 days notice to Win Win mining looming soon’ CHIEFS and tribal owners of Turarana land are demanding Win Win Investment Company to a round table discussion over the log of claims which the company never responded to. Turarana landowner and spokesperson Joel Jackson told Solomon Star in an exclusive interview that this decision…
IRD to investigate alleged potential tax evasion by AIPF THE Inland Revenue Division (IRD) of the Ministry of Finance and Treasury has reportedly described as “news to us” alleged potential tax evasion by AIPF and its owner, Deogratias Harorimana in a meeting earlier this week. The disclosure was reportedly made in a meeting with representatives…
POLICE Commissioner, Mostyn Mangau said they are still collecting evidences on the Honiara City Council (HCC) saga before they can constitute any charges. Mangau explained that the audit report involving the ‘HCC saga’ is available with them. But, they are collecting evidences in terms of court proceedings and investigations. “The complaints was received from the…
POLICE had interviewed the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ulawa/Ugi, William Marau last week over alleged misuse of housing project funds in his consistency, Police Chief Mostyn Mangau told reporters Thursday. Mr. Mangau said the MP’s file will be finalized and then sent to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) for sanction and…
‘Illegally harvested BDM products burnt into ashes’ HALF a tonne of bech-de-mer (BDM) products confiscated from both individuals and Chinese companies were burnt to ashes by the Ministry of Fisheries & Marine Resources (MFMR) Compliance team, Thursday. Speaking before the products were burnt, Director of Fisheries, Eddie Honiwala said the decision to burn the…
MATANGIKI Blues remains atop pool A of the Honiara Rugby Union Association (HRUA) Premier Division after edging a tough Solrais Islanders side 21-20 at Town Ground Rugby Stadium, Thursday. They led the first half 16-5 from a try and three penalties. Matangiki maintained the lead in the second half with another try to give them…
DC Park to host U16 Solomon Cup MATCHES of the upcoming Solomon Cup tournament will be held at the DC Park, Henderson. This was confirmed by the Solomon Cup U16 local organizing committee. All the matches could not be held at Lawson Tama since it will be reserved for the Telekom Super League (TSL)…
THE Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) which aimed to address the negative economic fallout of the pandemic continues to make its impacts in the country. Recently a local recipient of ESP from Marovo Lagoon has spoken highly of DCGA and its economic assistance to the local coconut industry through its Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) rollout. Elton…