Solomon Islands pressure group, the Malaita Ma’asina Forum (MMF) has formed a political party which will be known as the people’s progressive party (PPP). Technical Adviser to MMF, Martin Housanau said the PPP is the political wing of the MMF while the forum will remain a pressure group. He said the people’s progressive party will…
The general public has commended police for its job well done in ensuring law and order is uphold in our country. This came after police apprehended three suspects in relation to the incident over the weekend in which the ANZ ATM teller machine at the Kwaimani building was removed, ripped open and cash stolen. A…
More than 50 Maoa community high school students in West Kwaio, Malaita province have taken advantage of the discounted price of mobile phones offered by Our Telekom during the launching ceremony held at their school ground on Monday. This means they now have access to internet, communications and other means of services provided by their…
Teachers and students of Maoa community high school in West Kwaio, Malaita province on Monday received red t-shirts from our Telekom company limited during launching of a new tower in the area. The t-shirts were given to those who answered questions. Hundreds of people came out to participate in the launching. Madam Rose Mauniala said…
The unmatched natural beauty surrounding Palau’s archipelago is a major driver for ecotourism, which in turn generates long-term social and economic security for the island nation’s nearly 21,000 residents. Monitoring and surveillance is a critical component of efforts to secure a national sanctuary in Palau’s waters, which has been proposed by President Tommy Remengasau, Jr.…
The Honiara city police have mediated a reconciliation ceremony yesterday between the two conflicting parties that were involved in the dispute at independence valley in White River, West Honiara over the weekend. Gabriel Manelusi assistant police commissioner for national capital said representatives from both parties got together to talk and came up with an agreement…
Zealand farms are clamouring for more Samoans to come pick fruits in their orchards. And farms which do not have Samoans working in their orchards are quietly relaying to Samoan officials their wish to employ Samoans under the soon-to-be-9000 seasonal worker (RSE) numbers cap. “Our Samoan workers have been a boon for our business,” says…
World renowned marine scientist, Dr Sylvia Earle has urged Forum Island Countries not to drop the ball on the sustainable management and protection of oceans and marine resources. She is delighted with the initiative of the Palaun Government to make ‘Oceans’ the theme of the 45th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting in Koror, Palau this…
Partnership, consultation and support between the Japan Fisheries agency and the FFA continue to set a positive example to other distant water fishing nations that have vessels licensed to fish in Pacific waters. A just-ended Japan Fisheries-FFA consultation at the FFA’s Honiara-based headquarters provided room for open sharing on key issues and helped clarify new…
SEVERAL families residing at Independence valley in White River, West Honiara were forced to evacuate after their homes were burnt down in retaliation to a swearing incident over the weekend. Reports reaching the Solomon Star said the incident occurred on Sunday after a drunken man allegedly swore at a group residing around the area. In…