Attempted rape accused awaits setting of trial dates A MAN who denied trying to rape a 10-year-old girl in 2021 during the recent High Court sitting in Lata, Temotu Province, is awaiting the setting of his trial dates. The defendant, who could not be named to protect the identity of the alleged victim, entered a…
SOLOMON Islands hip-hop artist, Lester Bibao Kisina, will be flying to Fiji today to begin his tour of the island republic. Lester Kisina, who is better known by his stage name, Bibao, told Solomon Star that this will be his first Fiji tour. “This will be my first ever tour to Fiji. My big fans and…
MAPPING OUR SOCIETYBy Mr. Gideon Harps This year we stand among nations, as a young democracy, to celebrate 45 years of nationhood. This day 07 JULY is set aside to remember those days when our fathers lead us into gaining independence from Great Britain. It is a day to not only remember but to ponder…
LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale says he is concerned that the newly signed policing agreement with China could undermine peace and security in Solomon Islands and the region. Hon Wale said it could potentially jeopardise Solomon Islands diplomatic relationship with other regional partners. Hon Wale made this statement following the policing agreement signed by…
The country’s Weightlifting queen has again won Gold in the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2023 currently in India. Ms Wini won gold for Solomon Islands with an effort of 189kg (83kg + 106kg) in the Women’s 55kg. Shrabani Das of India settled for silver with a total of 181kg (81kg+100kg) behind Jenly Tegu Wini, while Australia’s…
Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Australia, Robert Sisilo says a “failed Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme is not an option for Solomon Islands” as the country intends to send more seasonal workers to work in Australian farms. Mr Sisilo echoed the sentiments earlier this week when he met with the Australian Minister for Employment…
Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure Development Hon. Manasseh Maelanga last night encouraged delegates to the 45th Pacific Maritime Alliance Conference to embrace innovation and technology to enhance their services to the region. Speaking at a welcome ceremony in Honiara last night, Maelanga said innovation and technology are necessary to foster cooperation, create efficiency…
LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has called on the Government to clarify who gave the directive to Cape West Enterprise Limited to export round logs on June 23. Island Sun has reported that the directive to allow the shipment came from a ‘higher authority’ and not from the Commissioner of Forest or the Minister…
The Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon. Harry Kuma and the Minister of Communication and Aviation Hon. Peter Shanel had fruitful high-level engagements in Beijing, Shenzhen and Taijen, from 3rd to 6th July, 2023. Top on the engagement is a bilateral meeting with the Vice Chairman of China International Development Corporation Agency or CIDCA, the…
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare officially opens Solomon Islands Embassy in Beijing, Peoples Republic of China today (11th July). Among official guests gracing the milestone ceremony were Solomon Islands Government Ministers, back benchers, representatives of the Solomon Islands business community, Solomon Islands community and students studying in various parts of China among others. His Excellency…