Frustrated voters of few constituencies in Malaita Province have called on their parliament representatives to enlighten them on the constituency development funds for this year. A group of voters who wish to remain anonymous told this paper that its almost two years since the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) was formed; however they…
Home owners begin dismantling their homes on Lunga land SQUATTERS occupying a land believed to be owned by a private businessman in the Lungga area, East Honiara are slowly dismantling their homes. This followed a High Court eviction order issued in September last year. However, since the order was made, there was no sign…
‘With $40K boost for GP 2nd Appointed Day’ THE Member of Parliament (MP) for East Central Guadalcanal and Minister for Lands, Housing and Survey Ishmael Avui hands over a much needed support of $40,000 ahead of the Guadalcanal Province 2nd Appointed Day. Avui handed over the cash to the Provincial Member and Chairman of…
Marovo constituents soon to benefit from fiberglass boats About one hundred and sixty fiberglass boats are currently being constructed in Marovo, Western Province that will benefit fishermen and women of Marovo Constituency. The modelled fiberglass boats are currently in production stage at Dokudola Industrial site in the Marovo Lagoon, a statement from Government Communication Unit…
THE impacts of climate change on our weather patterns are a serious threat to our ongoing health problems which needs the attention of our policy makers, Dr Edgar Pollard has warned. Dr Edgar is a hybrid ecologist, working with interrelated systems in environment, business and health in the Solomon Islands. Speaking during the Climate…
A CREW member of a foreign vessel who was tested positive for covid-19 last week in Western Province remains under quarantine, pending the outcome of another test result. Prime Minister (PM)Manasseh Sogavare in his nation-wide Covid-19 address, Monday, confirmed this. He said the vessel, MV Vimaru Pearl, is here to pick up logs in the…
LEADER of Opposition, Matthew Wale has called on the Government and the PG 2023 Hosting authority to give local construction companies a fair go in the awarding of national and the 2023 PG infrastructure construction projects. The statement was made in light of concerns raised in relation to the upcoming tender for the SIFF Academy…
THE chances for the Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani to attend the Malaita 38th second appointed day this year on home soil is still unclear. Speaking to Solomon Star Auki in an exclusive interview from Brisbane in Australia where he is currently undergoing 14 days quarantine, Suidani said his chances to attend the Malaita day,…
PRIME Minister (PM) Manasseh Sogavare reiterates his call for all citizens to be vaccinated to protect the nation from any possible community transmission in the the country any time soon. In the same note, he also highlighted the importance of getting the vaccines in time before it’s too late to be vaccinated and protect the…
Telekom tower’s solar panels larceny case for plea Utupua murder inquiry done, closing sub next Telekom tower’s solar panels larceny case for plea THE man who allegedly stole solar panels from the Telekom Tower at Tamboko, Northwest Guadalcanal in 2014 will be taking his plea to the allegation today. Simion Mauriseni, 31, is facing two…