THE prime witness in the case against the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ulawa-Ugi, William Bradford Marau, accused of misusing 5million dollars in shipping funds, has passed away. Marau is facing trial on February 10 for one count of Conversion. On Monday, during an interim mention, the defence counsel Jillian Soaika sought at least a…
LOCAL businesses, including tourism operators, and schools in remote parts of the country are starting to see the benefits of Starlink’s satellite internet service. Since being granted an operational license in 2024, Starlink is set to become a game-changer for communities previously plagued by unreliable and slow internet service. Residents and businesses in rural parts…
BURI Community High School (CHS) in North Rannoggah, Western Province has successfully conducted its student-and-teacher orientation programme on Monday. The student-and-staff orientation programme saw teachers introduced themselves and the subjects they teach to the students. The orientation programme included the imparting of advices by teachers and also the sharing of experiences between teachers. School Principal…
THE Solomon Islands Maritime Authority (SIMA) has warned ship operators against overloading their vessels to ensure the safety of their passengers. In an interview with Solomon Star, Manager Shipping Operation & Safety Shipping Operation & Safety Department of SIMA, Jonah Mitau said SIMA will not hesitate to investigate vessel operators who overload their vessels with…
THE Central Kwara’ae Constituency (CKC) Office has rolled out its first batch of projects for local churches in the electorate as of last week. A total of six churches have received support under the constituency’s Church Grant Project made possible by tax-payers. Some of the churches benefiting from the initiative are: Materials for these projects…
SOLOMON Post, a State-Owned Enterprise (SOE), is leading the way in gender diversity in the country by employing a significant number of women in its workforce. At the opening of Solomon Post’s newly built, multi-million-dollar office in the Malaita Provincial Capital Auki on Friday, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Alfred Ghemu shared insights into the organisation’s…
THE Anglican Church does not recognise George Augustus Selwyn enough for his missionary work in the islands of Melanesia and therefore it is encouraged to give him all due recognition. This was articulated by Reverand Dr Atkin Zaku at the ACOM 50th anniversary service convened by the Diocese of Central Solomons parishioners in Honiara on…
PARISHES in the Central Melanesia Diocese of the Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACoM) celebrated the 50th ACOM Anniversary of Mission and Ministry after becoming a separate province from the Anglican Church of New Zealand. The jubilee celebration was held in Honiara from Friday 24January to Sunday 26 January. The celebration theme was: “Our Golden Past,…
THE importance of induction prayers in Church-owned institutions, including schools, has been underscored by the Assistant Bishop of the Anglican Church of Melanesia, Right Reverend Othniel Gamutu. Right Rev Gamutu was speaking last Friday at the Induction Service for the ACOM-owned Bishop Norman Palmer School for the 2025 Academic Year. The induction Service was held…
PRIME Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has acknowledged the former Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) under the leadership of Manasseh Sogavare and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for the new National Referral Hospital (NRH) Comprehensive Medical Centre (CMC). Delivering the key note address at the CMC handover last Friday, PM Manele made mention of…