THE Japanese Ambassador to Solomon Islands has encouraged students of Wagina Community High School (CHS) in South Choiseul to strive hard in their education by reading more books because it is a source of wisdom. Ambassador Yoshiaki Miwa was speaking as the Guest of Honour at the school’s annual graduation ceremony on Monday 11November. A…
Disillusioned GNUT politicians to lead walkout in a move that could trigger a no-confidence motion, according to an informed source POLITICIANS in the ruling Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) are reportedly planning a walkout in a move which could trigger a no-confidence vote in Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele’s leadership. “Yes, the air is…
THE National Referral Hospital (NRH) and Nanfang Hospital of China are making headways in their collaboration to provide non-invasive urological surgeries at the National Referral Hospital and also non-invasive urological surgical training for NRH doctors. Medical specialists from the Nanfang University were in Honiara recently to train Solomon Islands doctors and provide non-invasive urological service…
THE soon-to-be completed National Referral Hospital (NRH) Comprehensive Medical Centre will focus on providing sub-specialist care in the medicinal branches of cardiology, renal and urology, according to the NRH Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr George Malefoasi. While, Dr Malefoasi told Solomon Star that there will be more information provided on the Comprehensive Medical Centre ahead…
OPPOSITION Leader Mathew Cooper Wale did not move the ‘Special Motion No.8’ for Parliament to debate the damning Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) Audit Report last Friday when the house resumed after being adjourned on Monday 4 November. This is due to following reasons: According to the Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele when moving the special motion…
PARLIAMENT has been further adjourned until Monday 2 December to provide ample time for the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to hold its inquiry into the 2025 Appropriation Bill 2024 and prepare its report before the budget is tabled in Parliament. The further adjournment was made following the passage of another special adjournment motion tabled…
DPM Tovosia denies report of planned ministerial sackings, says GNUT is focused on implementing beneficial policies for the people’s wellbeing and has no time to waste on petty politics Deputy Prime Minister Tovosia has denied media reports he is behind moves to sack six senior ministers, including the East Malaita Member of Parliament Manasseh Maelanga.…
HONIARA Senior High School (HSHS) is grappling with significant challenges due to an unprecedented rise in student enrollment, which has reached approximately 1,300 for the 2024 academic year. This trend, which persisted over the past decade, is now straining the school’s resources, leading to overcrowded classrooms and heightened difficulties with student discipline. In his speech…
A 56-year-old businessman was arrested on fortnight ago by Taro police for raping a 16-year-old girl at a village in North West Choiseul recently. The suspect was arrested on Wednesday 6 November 2024. Police Commissioner Mr. Mostyn Mangau said it was alleged that the suspect raped the victim on different occasions in the month of…
A 76-year-old grandfather has been arrested for alleged rape in a community in East Choiseul on 6 November 2024. The grandfather, who was a person of trust, committed the offence with three different victims ageing eight, nine, and twelve years on separate occasions. Taro police made the arrest. It was alleged that the suspect invited…