Man dies while diving for beche-de-mer

A man from Lord Howe in the Malaita Outer Islands has died while diving for beche-de-mer in the Western Province. The incident was believed to have occurred on Thursday afternoon after his oxygen tank reportedly malfunctioned underwater while diving off Rannongah Island. The deceased was said to have been working for a Chinese beche-de-mer agent…

Kangava Bay oil spill case served overseas

LAWYERS representing landowners of Kangava Bay, East Rennell, have served applications related to the 2019 oil spill to the accused companies based in Korea, the Caribbean, and Hong Kong. This follows the High Court’s approval for the applications to be served out of jurisdiction. Attorney General John Muria Junior confirmed this in Parliament on Tuesday…

Corruption

Dear Editor – I am writing in response to the issue of corruption as highlighted by the Transparency Solomon Island.  The corrupted activities of Wantok system, misusing of funds for individual interests, bribing and unequal distribution of resources that will benefit the people has greatly affected vulnerable groups, local communities, public and private sector resulting in weak governance. …

PM: Multi-pronged approach needed to tackle youth unemployment

PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele says addressing youth unemployment in Solomon Islands requires a multi-pronged or whole-of-government approach. He made the remarks in Parliament last week after Leader of the Independent Group, Manasseh Maelanga, asked Minister of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration, Harry Kuma, about measures to tackle the issue. According to data, around 70 percent…

Emergency Department vehicle stoned 

A land-cruiser owned by the Emergency Department (ED) within the National Referral Hospital (NRH) was stoned early Sunday morning around the FFA Junction, West Kola’a Ridge, Central Honiara.  A total of about seven nursing officers including the driver were onboard when the incident occurred between 1am-2am Sunday morning, report reaching Solomon Star Online said. The…

ITS B’BALL SHOW TIME

BASKETBALL teams from five Melanesian countries both women and men are in Honiara this week for the much anticipated 2025 FIBA Melanesian Cup. The basketball showdown kicks off today from Monday October 13 to Saturday 18 October at the Friendship Hall, East Honiara. According to the fixture women from PNG and Vanuatu will be the first teams to…

Four projects set for opening

The Western Provincial Government (WPG) is set to officially open four infrastructure projects towards the end of this month, signalling further milestone achievement under the leadership of Premier Billy Veo. Hon. Redfern Alsina, Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 13 Vona Vona Lagoon and Minister for Planning, revealed this during his Motion of…