THE new deputy Principal of Honiara High School (HHS) John Iromea has assured parents of major changes at the school this year. Honiara High has suffered leadership and disciplinary challenges over the years, resulting in loss of trust in the school’s administration. But Mr Iromea told the Solomon Star “things are going to be different…
An experience I’ll never forget, he says MEETING a sports or movie star is an experience many could only dream of. For Patterson Lusi, a former local referee who is currently studying in Australia, he got his chance to meet one of Australia’s most known sports personality and soccer star Tim Cahill, during an event…
MEET the man who founded a local charitable orgnaisation- I Lukim Sustainability Solomon Islands (ISSI) – then steer the organisation to be a world recognised body. Watson Puiahi, founder and director of ISSI is pleased to share this incredible story with Weekend Magazine. Last year Mr Puiahi was selected to participate in the ‘2015 Indigenous…
RAISING livestock in the rural communities of Solomon Islands is demanding and costly. Farmers have to dig deep in their pockets if they are to ensure animals feed on the right nutritional food that gives healthy growth and meat quality. It is even challenging because farmers struggled to farm the land for both human consumption,…
PARLIAMENTARY wing leader of the Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement (SIPRA) and MP for Savo Russell, Dickson Mua has resigned to join the Government. Mr Mua tendered his resignation on Thursday. “Yes, I’ve resigned to join the government,” Mr Mua, a prominent member of the Independent Group in Parliament, told the Solomon Star. “I…
The case of a man facing a criminal offence in the Honiara Magistrates’ Court has been further adjourned to February 16. This is for the public prosecution to provide court with details of the case and to confirm all holding charge against the accused. The case of Andrew Koria was mentioned yesterday but due…
FIJI’S High Commissioner to Solomon Islands Romano Tikotikoca paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Hon Manasseh Sogavare, Wednesday, and discussed issues of common interest to their two countries including the identification of Fijians of Solomon Islands black-birded ancestry in Fiji. The majority of Fijians with Solomon Islands ancestry are descendants of Solomon Islanders who…
FIVE lawyers became magistrates after taking their oath on Thursday before Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer in the High Court. They Ricky Iomea, Fatima Taeburi, and Edwin Saramo, who are now principal magistrates; and first class magistrates Natalie Kesaka and Augustine Aulanga. Three of them – Mr Iomea, Mrs Kesaka, and Mr Aulanga – have…
A TOP level delegation from the PNG-based Bank South Pacific (BSP) made a courtesy call on Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare on Thursday during which they expressed confidence in the business environment in Solomon Islands. The three-man delegation includes BSP Chairman Kostas Constantinou, BSP Chief Executive Officer Robin Fleming and BSP Country Manager David Anderson. The…
Prime Minister Hon Manasseh Sogavare has commended the Youth At Work (Y@W) Programme for its significant contribution towards youth employment in Honiara. The Prime Minister and a high-powered DCC Government ministerial delegation toured the Y@W office yesterday morning to see for themselves what the programme has on offer for youths in Honiara. The delegation included…