The National government today handed over a 10.5 million dollars climate resilient wharf and ramp infrastructure to one of the small provinces in the country, Central Islands Province. Acting Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Maelanga officiated the official opening and handover of the Tulagi Wharf and Ramp, fully funded by the national government. “Today’s event demonstrates…
THIRTEEN new provincial ministers took their oath of allegiance in Western Province capital Gizo today (10th January 2023) – a day after Premier Billy Veo won the premier’s position. The swearing-in of the 13 provincial ministers was officiated by the Commissioner of Oath and the Speaker of the Provincial Assembly, Hon. Ramrahka Talasasa. Premier Veo,…
The China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) conducted a one-week martial art training for 31 Police Officer’s children at Rove Police Tactical Training Centre from 2 to 6 January 2023. Supervising Assistant Commissioner (AC) of Police Corporate Support Richard Menapi in his remarks during the closing ceremony says, “I was amazed by the performance of this group…
The Solomon Islands Ambassador to the United States of America, Her Excellency, Jane Mugafalu Kabui Waetara has presented her letter of credence to the U.S President, Joe Biden at the White House. The presentation on December 11 2022 was the culmination of a process to formalize and accredit Mrs. Waetara as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary…
A MAN who went missing since New Years after attending the funeral of his father-in-law in Baegu Asifola is now confirmed dead. His body was discovered along Sasafa River on Saturday approximately a week after he went missing from Uniai village. The deceased, who hailed from Loina village in Tobaita, was attending the funeral of…
THE man accused of cutting a young man to death with a bush knife early hours on Boxing Day at Borderline area, East Honiara will appear in court today. Eddie Miti Naibae, 47, who faces one count of murder, will today update the court if he already has a lawyer or if he had made…
WESTERN Province provincial members are putting the interest of their people first during the election of their new premier this week. Provincial member Eddie Ngava, who contested against the newly elected premier Billy Veo, revealed this during a press conference at Gizo Hotel yesterday 9th January 2023. According to Mr Ngava Members of Provincial Assembly…
POLICE have arrested two suspects in relation to the suspicious death of a man found along Sasafa River in the border of Baegu Asifola and Lau Mbaelelea in Malaita Province. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Superintendent Leslie Kili confirmed to Solomon Star that the duo was arrested after the deceased went missing from Uniai Village in…
A 63 year-old man has been sentenced to nine years in jail recently after he sexually abused his seven year-old grand-daughter in Isabel back in 2017. The man who cannot be named to protect the identity of the Complainant/Victim was convicted after a trial of one count of sexual intercourse with a child under 15.…
Acting Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Maelanga has congratulated the newly elected Premiers of Western and Choiseul Provinces. The Western Provincial assembly today elected honourable Billy Veo, the MPA for Noro Ward as the new Premier of Western Province. Choiseul Province also has a new Premier. He is honourable Togoua Tabe of Wagina ward. Acting Prime…