By ASSUMPTA BUCHANANSolomon Star, Honiara The Magistrate’s Court has adjourned the ruling on a “no case to answer” submission in the case of two men charged over an armed robbery at the new complex of the University of the South Pacific (USP) in East Honiara in 2022. Eddie Maki, 30, and Chris Yambeyabbi, 37, a…
Premier Veo faces motion of no confidence as Assembly gets underway on Monday By ULUTAH GINA Solomon Star, Gizo The Western Provincial Assembly (WPA) meeting begins today in the Western Provincial capital of Gizo, with the province’s proposed budget expected to dominate discussions among Members of the Provincial Assembly (MPAs). Political observers say the outcome…
The Assembly will deliberate on the province’s 2026 and 2027 budgets By ULUTAH GINASolomon Star, Gizo The Western Provincial Assembly (WPA) will convene its sitting on Monday at the Western Provincial capital of Gizo. The sitting will take place at the Fair Trade Conference Room. According to the Assembly Office, the sitting is expected to…
Exercise Coastwatchers Training Hits The Water Exercise Coastwatchers continues over the past week, with the RSIPF and the Australian Defence Force (ADF) demonstrating their skills on the water. As part of the exercise, RSIPF and ADF members are undertaking courses on small boat maintenance and operations. This will see members sharpening their skills, ensuring these vital assets…
Police officers accommodated in run-down accommodation raises big worry By SOLOMON LOFANA Solomon Star, Auki The old Auki Police Station building in Malaita Province which has been used as a police barrack for police officers and their families is in a deteriorating and unsafe condition. And this had raised concerns over the welfare of the officers occupying the barrack.…
Cyclone Smith offers SIG a new 75 lease to redevelop Anuha Island in exchange for $170 million After 38 years since the closure of one of the prettiest islands in the Pacific, Anuha Island Resort in Central Province—shut down due to a land dispute that led to the arson of properties—there may now be light…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele meets Solomon Islands Honorary Consul to Germany Claudia von Lötzen to discuss tourism training, renewable energy and cultural cooperation. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has welcomed the Solomon Islands Honorary Consul to Germany, Dr Claudia Curtis Seutter von Lötzen, during a meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in…
Opposition Leader Matthew Wale encourages Solomon Islands youths to take interest in governance, leadership and national development during a visit to White River School. Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale has encouraged young people to take a greater interest in the governance and future of the Solomon Islands. Mr Wale made the call during a visit…
GNUT may use ‘sunset clause’ to extend Parliament for 2028 elections By Eddie Osifelo Solomon Star, Honiara The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) is likely to consider using a ‘Sunset Clause’ to extend the life of Parliament before its dissolution in 2028 to allow the National General Elections to be held later in the year. This comes as the country…
A new solar hybrid system launched at Sir Dudley Tuti College in Isabel Province will provide reliable clean energy for more than 800 students and staff. More than 800 students and staff are now benefitting from clean, reliable solar energy at Sir Dudley Tuti College in Isabel Province through the Solomon Islands-Australia partnership. Delivered by…