PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare said the situation in Fiji is extremely worrying for our students, parents, and the Government. Prime Minister Sogavare in his nationwide address early this week said citizens must not take the situation in Fiji lightly as it records more than 1,000 cases daily with recorded deaths. The Prime Minister said we…
AN armed group is reportedly “plotting’ to take down the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) led by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, it was revealed Thursday. The group consists of individuals largely from Malaita and Guadalcanal and are fully armed, sources within told Solomon Star on Thursday. “You should see what they have. You will be…
Kukum Clinic has been officially reopened by the Deputy City Mayor after a major renovation works that started last year. The reopening of the Kukum Clinic was witnessed by HCC Councilors, Chairman for Health, Director Health of Honiara City, Director of Nursing, Director Works and staff of Kukum Clinic. Speaking during the reopening, Honiara City Council…
A MOTHER of five has been sentenced to seven months in prison yesterday for assaulting her cousin sister who had an extra marital affair with her husband. Hana Mangale, 39, had pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful wounding during a court circuit in Yandina in Russell Islands, Central Islands Province recently. Principal Magistrate Leonard…
The Minister of Lands, Housing and Survey, Ishmael Avui has applauded the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for its support towards implementing the Customary Land Recording Programme in Solomon Islands. The Customary Land Recording programmes was carried out in accordance with the Customary Land Act, which allowed customary landholding groups to record their primary right…
THE Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) has established artificial breeding sites (ABS) for the management of Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) at Luaniua Island in Malaita Outer Island (MOI). Establishment of the artificial sites were conducted on 18th June 2021 by a team of two officers Wilson Ninivai, Chief Field Officer (CFO) from the Extension…
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…