Makira Provincial Government has a new Premier. He is Stanley Siapu, the provincial member for ward 15, Santa Ana Island. Mr Siapu was elected yesterday, 12th January 2016. Siapu won his only rival Peter Baewai with 12 votes to 8 in the 20 member assembly. The new provincial assembly also elected Reginald Nunu as the…
THE government of Japan through its embassy in the country yesterday released an assistance of $520,000 to Vavalu Primary school in central Guadalcanal. The signing to avail funds for the project was held at the embassy. Chairman of the school Solomon Rata said that it was the first time for the school to receive such…
TWENTY additional constituencies have been earmarked and are in the pipe-line but the absence of an officially appointed Boundary Committee to work on the plan has delayed progress on the project. Permanent Secretary (PS) for the Ministry of Home Affairs Mr George Selwyn Palua said Government has already accessed the proposal for 20 additional constituencies…
Solomon Post have condemned and rejected claims and accusations that its officers are stealing and incurring illegal charges on items sent from abroad. Deputy executive officer from the Operational Unit of Solomon Post Alfred Ghemu described the claims derogatory. Recently a complaint was lodged via print media followed by the face book forum accusing officers…
CONCERNED chief in East Kwara’ae, Malaita Province urges East Malaita customary land owners to settle their inner self attitude first before thinking about development on their land. Chief John Ramoago said “plainly speaking, land is not the problem; it is people’s attitude that hinders development in Malaita Province”. “I want to discourage the idea of…
Chiefs from North West Guadalcanal have made s general called for all communities in Solomon Islands to cooperate with the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) to put an end to the production of the illegally brewed alcohol, locally known as Kwaso. Solomon Star’s North West Guadalcanal stringer John Toki said consumption of kwaso among…
COMMUNITY chiefs of Burns Creek community in east Honiara have commended Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast and his team for working closely with their community during the festive season. Speaking to the Solomon Star yesterday on behalf of the chiefs, elders, and church leaders of Burns Creek, Chief Peter Usi said that the partnership made between…
A concerned chief from Northwest Guadalcanal, John Batista Kaoni has called on the responsible authorities to carry out repairs to poor conditions of the road there. Chief Kaoni said bridges and poor conditions of road in Northwest Guadalcanal are rapidly deteriorating causing fears among vehicle drivers. “I want to call upon the responsible authorities to…
PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare said the Leader of the Independent Group in Parliament needs to be reminded that the Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government is now made up of responsible leaders held together by a collective commitment to the principles of good governance, respect for one another and concern for the peace and happy…
Chairman of Burns creek Community, East Honiara, John Set Iromea has questioned why Malaita Ma’asina Forum (MMF) has remained silent over the $3 million payment made to ex-militants on Christmas Eve, 2015. Mr Iromea said the controversial payment had sparked wide public anger and criticism across the country. He said while many former statesmen and…