Eleven journalists representing the mainstream media, private sector and Government Communication Unit are currently in China on a “cultural exchange” trip from 5th-14th December. The trip was arranged by a task force from the Chinese Embassy in Papua New Guinea (PNG), after a meeting with members of the local media in November. Deputy Secretary to…
LOCAL students studying in Taiwan have expressed their disappointment over the government’s delay in responding to their call not to move them to China following the recent diplomatic switch. The Solomon Star understands the Minister of Education and Human Resource Development (MERHD) had already received the letter from the students, which was hand delivered to…
Opposition leader Mathew Wale says headline inflation for 2020 is projected at 2.2%, a slight increase on 2019. Wale said the upward pressure is caused mostly by imported inflation from higher fuel prices, and some contribution from diminishing supply of local foods driving prices up. “It ought to be noted that the inflation data and…
Man who allegedly faked his death changes lawyer Ruling next for former MP Man who allegedly faked his death changes lawyer THE man who allegedly faked his death and obtained $76,000 from a local pharmacist in Honiara has changed his legal representation. Peter Fakaia, who faces three counts of false pretences is now engaging private…
VARU Adventist Primary school on Kolombangara, Western Province, took delivery of their new classroom building and a staff house – thanks to the Government of Japan. The handover ceremony was attended by George Sutcliffe, provincial member for ward 26 North Kolombangara, provincial minister of Tourism Mr Ghemu, Kolombangara Forest Products Limited (KFPL) General Manager Dan…
EIGHT senior officers of the Correctional Service Solomon Islands this week received their promotions to inspectors and superintendent levels. CSSI commissioner Manelusi formally announced the promotions, which he said were approved by the Police & Prison Services Commission (PPSC). Joseph Watawa is promoted to the rank of Superintendent – Director Correctional Service Training Centre (CSTC)…
‘Attack driven by politics’ By IAN M.KAUKUI North Malaita MP Senley Levi Filualea has insisted last weekend’s attack on his home and properties was politically motivated. Filualea was responding to Acting Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau’s comments that the attack has nothing to do with politics. “No the attack was politically-motivated,” Filualea told the Sunday Star…
CASH-WATER TOP UP SOON SOLOMON Water says it will soon launch its mobile top-up service for its CashWater customers. This means customers registered with BSP’s online banking will soon be able to buy a CashWater top up on their mobile phones, the organisation’s latest newsletter publication has reported. Solomon Water Customer Service Manager, Lucy Habu…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have intercepted and warned Bougainvilleans for illegal fishing with in Solomon Islands waters on 4 December 2019 during a sea patrol conducted along the common Solomon Islands-Papuan New Guinea border. Police Forward Command Post (PFCP) Command, Kulitanai Inspector Kerry Sireheti says, “RSIPF intercepted the Bougainvilleans close…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in Taro, Choiseul Province are currently are enquiring into the missing crewmember of the Landing Craft (LC) FORESEN on 28 November 2019. The missing crew, a 40 old- male who was from Vella la Vella Island in the Western province has been working as a crew…