Ten Members of Parliament (MP) most of whom are also members of the Peoples First Party (PFP) have tendered their resignation as Ministers from the Jeremiah Manele led regime on Sunday night. Reports said, those who have resigned included; Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Communication and Aviation Frederick Kologeto; Minister for Health and…
Defence to confirm whether to call evidence, remain silent, or make a no-case-to-answer submission By ASSUMPTA BUCHANANSolomon Star, Honiara The prosecution on Friday closed its case in the trial of Moffat Konofilia, who faces charges linked to the November 2021 Honiara riots. The matter has been adjourned to this week for the defence to confirm whether it will…
Australia, New Zealand Hand Over Toyota Land Cruisers Three Provinces Education Providers (EPs) from Isabel, Rennell and Bellona (Renbel), and Honiara City Council have received three new Toyota Land Cruisers valued at SBD1.3 million. The support was made possible under the Education Sector Support Program (ESSP), funded by the Governments of Australia and New Zealand in partnership with the…
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…