Solomon Airlines to celebrate opening of new Munda International Airport terminal

SOLOMON Airlines will celebrate next month’s historic opening of the $60million Munda International Airport Terminal with a special flight. The airline said it will operate the special, one-off, one-way Airbus A320 flight from Honiara to Munda and on to Brisbane on Tuesday 10th October 2023. “Passengers onboard will experience the Munda International Airport opening festivities…

JAPANESE ENVOY REACTS

THE Japanese Ambassador Miwa Yoshiaki has sternly refuted some of the references made by Prime Minister Sogavare about Japan’s discharge of ALPS treated water into the ‘sea’ at the 48th Session of the United Nations General Assembly last week. In a statement issued yesterday, Ambassador Yoshiaki said: “Some references to the ALPS treated water made…

Former MARA MPAs meet with Suidani

MEMBERS of the Malaita Provincial Assembly (MPAs) who were part of the former Daniel Suidani-led Malaita Alliance for Rural Advancement (MARA) government met and welcomed home their former leader in a brief meeting in Auki. Speaking to Solomon Star Auki following the meeting with Mr Suidani last Friday afternoon, MPA for Ward 24 Peter Taraumae…

New DPP sworn into office

THE country’s new Director of Public Prosecution Andrew Kelesi was sworn into office by the Governor General Sir David Vunagi at Government House last Thursday. He replaced former DPP Rachel Olutimayin whose contract ended on September 9. Mr Kelesi, who hails from North Malaita, holds a Masters of Law from the University of Newcastle in…

Voters reportedly stranded

A LARGE of number of people who travelled to North Vella, Western Province, last weekend to register for 2024 National General Election are reportedly stranded. This came after more than 100 people failed to board MV Fair Glory on its return journey from Choiseul on Tuesday evening, reports reaching Solomon Star said. “This is because…