Solomon Airlines has announced it will commence operation of a new direct Honiara-Nadi service effective Wednesday November 4. This is still subject to Government approval. The Solomon Islands’ national carrier will utilise its flagship Airbus A320 on the route which is scheduled to operate Honiara on Wednesdays and Nadi on Thursdays. The new service builds…
No surveyor has yet been contracted for the proposed Fiu Hydro Project in Malaita. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Lands & Housing Stanley Waleanisia made the clarification following social media speculation that a private surveyor has been selected. It was alleged a private surveyor was engaged for $6 million to do the job. It…
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has called on the Geneva-based United Nations Human Rights Council to do more in investigating and monitoring allegations of human rights abuse and violations in the Papua and West Papua regions of Indonesia. Sogavare made the call in New York Thursday in his address at the 70th Session of the United…
A MAGISTRATE on Friday hit out at a permanent secretary, describing her behaviour as “wayward” and acting as “someone who is above the law”. Chief Magistrate Emmanuel Kouhota delivered the hard-hitting indictment when imposing a four month suspended sentence on the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Rural Development, Selina Boso. Boso was earlier found…
THE country’s High Commissioner to Fiji, Patteson Oti, yesterday briefed two officers from the Fiji Police force who will be posted here under RAMSI. The briefing, which focussed on “About Solomon Islands”, took place at the High Commission office in Suva in the presence of the Senior Superintendent of Fiji Police and the Director for…
CLIMATE change is a particular threat to island nations thus effective adaptation is vital. Melanesia Director for Wildlife Conservation Society Stacy Jupiter said a new analysis examines current adaptation measures in tropical Oceania had identifies guidelines for implementing resilient, ecosystem-based adaptation. Among its recommendations she said local communities should be fully involved in planning adaptation…
POLICE Commissioner Frank Prendergast has disclosed the policing priority areas for the remaining months of this year. These include keeping a close eye on family-based violence and gender based violence. These two, Mr Prendergast said, take place daily and has affected families in the country. The commissioner also highlight that policing alcohol and anti social…
MALAITA provincial Premier Peter Ramohia says he is now doubtful about promises of development the Democratic Coalition for Change Government (DCCG) made to his province. Speaking to Solomon Star, Premier Ramohia said that he is now worried that all of DCCG’s promises to Malaita this year will amount to nothing. “DCC government since taking up…
PARLIAMENT will convene for its third meeting on the 15th of October 2015. This is the 3rd meeting of the tenth Parliament. Speaker of the National Parliament of Solomon Islands, Ajilon Jasper Nasiu has received a copy of the notice to the Governor General from the Prime Minister confirming the date of the meeting. So…
A HONIARA resident says that seasonal workers recruitment scheme is one way the country can address unemployment. Speaking to Solomon star, George Kwaifi said he would like to congratulate those who initiated the idea so far. He said the idea is a good one since it contributes a lot to addressing the issue of unemployment…