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THE incoming Malaita Provincial government has been urged to build a new clinic in Auki. The call was made by members of the Auki public during a public forum held at the provincial capital with the newly elected members last week. One of the speakers said the existing clinic needs to be relocated because it…
A NEW study by WorldFish, the Solomon Islands Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources and the University of Queensland provides information on the role of near-shore fish aggregating devices (FADs) for food security and livelihoods in Solomon Islands. In Solomon Islands, it is projected that coastal fisheries will not be able to supply the fish…
PARENTS of Malo Primary School in Temotu were reminded of their role to educate their children at home. The school’s head teacher Wilson Yamalo made the reminder during their end year graduation ceremony recently. “The process of education begins at home,” Mr Yamalo told the parents. “Parents, adults, relatives and community leaders are the first…
A LOCAL non-government organisation established to assist widowers, orphans, and elderly people is hosting a major fundraising on New Year’s eve in west Kwaio, Malaita. Heart of Hope (HOH) will stage the fundraiser at Bina village. The organisation’s founder and president Janet Justice Aihari said many activities will be featured during the event. These include…
AROUND 100 day-scholar students at Solomon Islands National University (SINU) have called on the director of National Training Unit (NTU) to explain the drop in their allowances last week. According to cheques received by the students, from the gross of $24,570, the government withheld $945 for rental. As such, the students each received only $23,625.…
A LOSING candidate in the recent Temotu provincial elections was allowed to contest despite violating electoral laws. Temotu electoral manager Luke Paul confirmed George West contested the Lata Luova ward although he was not a registered voter in the ward, which is illegal. Mr Paul said in the 2010 provincial elections, Mr West was disqualified…
Wale reportedly unhappy with gov’t MEMBER of Parliament for Aoke Langalanga, Matthew Wale was reportedly bitter about his exclusion from the ministerial line-up in the new government. And how long he’ll be on the government side remain the big question. The Australian newspaper reported that Mr Wale, the rising Solomon Islands politician who almost became…
FOR Roselyn Fa’ari, there’s no Christmas present as sweet as giving birth to twins on Christmas day. She was one of 14 mothers who gave birth on Christmas Day at the National Referral Hospital in Honiara. “They were a real blessing, especially on this Christmas day,” Roselyn told the Solomon Star. “I was filled with…
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PLANS by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to demolish the Red House for the construction of a new Prime Minister’s official residence are a necessary step to preserve the dignity of this stately residence. That’s according to the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. It was responding to a statement by the Office of the…