THE Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) had announced its major government projects to be progressed in 2020. The announcement was made in Parliament by the Minister for the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MOFT) Harry Kuma when he delivered the 2020 budget speech, Tuesday. It’s understood that the ‘2020 Appropriation Bill 2019 was read…
MEMBER of Parliament for Lau/Mbaelelea, Augustine Auga says the dismissal of the election petition case against him yesterday shows his clean win in the 2019 National General Elections. Justice Leonard Maina dismissed the allegations of bribery and undue influence against Auga due to insufficient evidence following a one week trial. Speaking to the Solomon Star…
HIS Royal Highness, Prince Charles has launched the Solomon Islands Ocean Policy and Malaria Elimination Roadmap, Monday. Speaking at the launching ceremony at the Lawson Tama stadium, the Prince said the natural environment of the country is important for its prosperity and security. He said it is sad to see the environment of the country…
ABSENTEEISM is a major challenge for both teachers and students attending St. John’s School at Rove, West Honiara says school Principal Peter Misiga. Mr Misiga has highlighted this during the school’s graduation ceremony last week. He condemns the absenteeism act as a negative human behavior. “Absenteeism is a negative behavior,” he said. “This behavior is…
Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) on Monday hosted His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales on a visit to FFA headquarters in Honiara. His Royal Highness is in the Solomon Islands as part of a wider visit to the region that is focussed on climate change, regional ocean policies and sustainability. FFA Director General, Dr…
STUDENTS from various schools in Honiara City have taken time off from school to meet and greet His Royal Highness at the Lawson Tama stadium, Monday. His Royal Highness Prince of Wales, Prince Charles was able to meet school children of different schools in Honiara when given the opportunity. After the official program at Lawson…
COMMISSIONER of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), Matthew Varley commends the good behaviour shown by members of the public in Honiara during the visit of His Royal Highness (HRH), the Prince of Wales in the capital since Saturday 23 November 2019, The Prince of Wales and his entourage flew out of Honiara International…
PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare says the two launched documents, the Solomon Islands National Ocean Policy and Malaria Elimination Roadmap is very important for the government and the country. Sogavare highlighted this at the launching ceremony where the Prince of Wales, Prince Charles, was also part of yesterday, at the Lawson Tama stadium. He said Solomon…
‘Crowd feel connected to Prince Charles’ By ANDREW FANASIA HIS Royal Highness Prince Charles of Wales was praised for delivering his speech in Solomon Islands pidjin at the Lawson Tama stadium before he left the country, Monday. Local crowd braving the heat yesterday could not hold back their heart when they heard the Prince of…
OUTGOING Police Commissioner Matthew Varley thinks that the solution for fighting corruption in Solomon Islands is having strong rules, procedures and system of good governance. Varley made the remarks when asked if he regarded the escape by ‘big fish’ following recent court cases is one of the low lights of his time as commissioner. “People…