Chief suggests Honiara moved to another province THE Tandai House of Chiefs has suggested that national and provincial leaders should consider having a dialogue to move capital city Honiara out of Guadalcanal to another province. Secretary General (SG) of the Tandai House of Chiefs, Chief Daniel Danua made the suggestion because his people are sick…
THE Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) has expressed sadness following the destruction to business houses in Honiara in recent days. A statement from DCGA early this week said the destruction of businesses are done by unlawful and heartless people with selfish agendas. The statement said the instigators of the recent looting and arson that…
As motion of no confidence looms THE numeral strength within the Democratic Coalition for Change Government (DCGA) is now in question ahead of Monday’s motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare. The motion is being filed by Opposition Leader Matthew Wale. Information reaching Solomon Star Auki claimed that there is a split amongst…
The Malaita Provincial Executive following an urgent meeting invites provinces and churches to prepare for a dialogue. In a statement issued yesterday MPG came up with the resolutions: We note the Motion of No Confidence filed against the Prime Minister Manasseh Damukana Sogavare. We thank the Speaker of Parliament for upholding the Constitution and not…
THE continuation of the trial on the case of two men accused of the murder of a man in Malaita in 2015 will be next month. This is for the defence case. The dates confirmed yesterday are for 13 and 14 December. The defence were not able to call their witnesses this week because their…
The Solomon Islands National University and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 12 November 2021 that will see the SINU School of Tourism and Hospitality as the major beneficiary. A statement issued by SINU said the MOU will strengthen and enhance cooperation between SINU and MCT in…
The Public Service has resumed duties on Tuesday following a joint review by the Public Service Ministry in consultation with the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet of the “Stay-at-Home” notice on Monday. Most public officers in the non-essential services are expected to fully resume duties following the review, a statement issued by Government…
Mayor of Honiara City Eddie Siapu has thanked business houses, NGOs, community and youth groups for responding to the call for major voluntary clean in the city. In a statement issued by HCC Media Unit he said, as the Head of Honiara City Council Governance, he is profoundly grateful for the overwhelming turn out. “I…
THE presence of foreign troops in Honiara would be unnecessary if “a capable Police Commissioner was appointed to lead the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) after RAMSI had departed, a local Medical doctor, Reginald Aipia, has suggested. “We have to call for international intervention because our own police force were let down by lack…
THE Solomon Islands Chinese Association (SICA) thank all those who help in the clean-up following the aftermath of the recent unrest. In a statement today (1st December 2021) SICA said the association and the Chinese community acknowledge all the good people and residents of this country who had come out in numbers to help with…