THE sinking of HMAS Canberra, an Australian naval ship, will be commemorated this week in a memorial held by the Australian Defence force. This marks the 73rd year since the ship was sunk after the naval battle off Savo Island during World War II. “HMAS Canberra’s loss was keenly felt as it was the largest…
THE Malaita Premier Peter Chanel Ramohia says that preparation for the Malaita day is going on smoothly. In an interview on Tuesday, he said that committees to look after various activities during the day are already in place. He said, that they have agreed that this second appointed day will fall on Friday 14 instead…
Permanent Secretary (PS) to Ministry of Culture & Tourism John Wasi has clarified that they disallowed the FSII meeting intended to host at the Museum Auditorium because he was not informed and according to their policy government premises were restricted for political gathering. Speaking to the Solomon Star yesterday Mr Wasi stated that the normal…
Taro, the headquarters to Choiseul Province will soon lighten up with the Solomon Islands Electricity Authority (SIEA) recently approved hybrid solar, battery and diesel back up power. This is the first of its kind introduced in the country and will also be installed in Afio in Malaita and Seghe in Western Province. SIEA Chief Executive…
A FAMILY living at Burnscreek area east Honiara was shocked on Tuesday to find a piece of foreign object inside a canned Mamei curry chicken. Again it’s a piece of cloth believed to be a bandage. Cecilia Philemon whose family fall victim to the discovery said, the canned curry chicken was taken from her small…
FORUM Solomon Islands International (FSII) has confirmed that the new date for the peoples’ forum is tomorrow – Thursday 6th August 2015. The new venue will be at the Korean Restaurant, behind Jina’s restaurant, within the Pacific Casino premises at Kukum. The peoples’ forum that was set for yesterday 4th August was cancelled by the…
THE Government of the day is being asked to rally in more support to fully strengthen the work of the Sycamore tree program in the country. This was echoed by the pioneers of the Sycamore Tree program in an interview with the Solomon Star on Tuesday. They said, that if the government through the Ministry…
THE number of Sycamore tree facilitators is expected to increase after training for new facilitators is currently being conducted at the Bible Way Centre, East Honiara. More than ten participants from different denominations that are working closely with the Prison Fellowship Solomon Islands program within the Correctional Service Solomon Islands (CSSI) were part of the…
The two men from Ranoggah, Western province who were reportedly missing since last Tuesday after going out on fishing trip are still at large. Reports reaching the paper late on Tuesday said, the two men are still missing as opposed to what had been reported on Monday. Earlier reports said, the men have been found…
THE World Bank has approved an additional US$1.5 million (SBD$11.9 million) in grants to extend the Rapid Employment Project (REP) in Solomon Islands until December 2016. The additional financing will see REP continue its successful provision of short-term employment and skills training, while expanding the project to deliver improved access to markets and services for…