WATER SHORTAGE HITS GIZO

WESTERN Provincial capital of Gizo is once again being faced with one of its long-time problems of water shortage which has presented a lot of challenge for residents each day. The decade long challenge is now giving a lot of pressure and stress to many families as the dry spell continues. Although there were some…

Police clarify BSP incident in Auki

The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) has clarified that the vandalized incident at BSP Auki was a result of domestic issue between a staff of the bank and his wife. This clarification was made in response to the article published in this paper on Saturday.   Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita Province Superintendent Leslie…

In Court with Assumpta

Murder charge dropped, assault charge filed THE prosecution has dropped the murder charge against a Malaysian and a local man in relation to the death of a man on New Year’s Day in Rennell, Renbell Province. Kelvin Wayne and a local John Vendi are now facing the charge of assault causing actual bodily harm. Public…

Suidani welcomes by-elections for Malaita

MALAITA Premier Daniel Suidani has described the announcement of the by-election date for Malaita Province as welcoming news. Speaking to Solomon Star Auki, Premier Suidani said the people of the West Kwaio electorate have been without a representative in the national parliament for the past nine months and it is proper that a by-election must…