THE government is now working on a project for the expansion of the services of the Development Bank of Solomon Islands (DBSI) to the provincial centres. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said his Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) hopes to open two provincial branches by end of the year. “My government is currently working on…
Suidani stands by Auki Communiqué, claims Asilaua acted alone to bring China into Baegu THE news of the Baegu region of Malaita’s move in accepting China as a foreign investment has caught many Malaitans by surprise yesterday. Solomon Star was told that Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 11, Elijah Asilaua is behind the…
THE ruling Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement came under undue scrutiny for making a decision that is considered a normal undertaking by any democratically-elected government of a sovereign nation when it switched diplomatic ties from Taiwan to China. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare last week said the action taken by his government to formally recognise the…
OFFICERS of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the National Investigation Department (NCID) have charged the captain of MV Taimareho 1 with 27 counts of manslaughter on 13 July 2022. This was revealed by the Supervising Director National Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) Superintendent Michael Bole. He said: “The charge of the captain of…
East Baegu Council of Chiefs now welcome China as a foreign investor CHINA is now free to fund investment and development projects in Baegu on Malaita following a decision by the East Baegu Council of Chiefs two weeks ago. President Alick Ofo announced the turn-around after the Council had removed an initial resolution banning investment…
THE price of the fruits and vegetables being sold at the Gizo main market has taken a leap. This came after the price of fuel has taken a jump early this month. Because of this it had forced the rural farmers and market vendors from the neighboring islands outside of Gizo to increase their produces.…
In preparation for the sitting of parliament commencing next week (18 July 2022), the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and components of the Solomons’ International Assistance Force (SIAF) conducted Public Order Management (POM) exercises this week. Under RSIPF ‘Operation Parliament’, the SIAF contingent will support the RSIPF in maintaining law and order to ensure…
THE Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development, Dr. Franco Rodie, was sworn in today (13/07/2022) for his third term in office as Permanent Secretary for the Ministry. The swearing in ceremony was officiated by the Acting Governor-General, Mr. Patteson John Oti. Witnessing the ceremony was the Minister for Education and…
WESTERN Provincial capital of Gizo is once again being faced with one of its long-time problems of water shortage which has presented a lot of challenge for residents each day. The decade long challenge is now giving a lot of pressure and stress to many families as the dry spell continues. Although there were some…
SOLOMON Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare formally conveys heartfelt and sincere condolences to the Government and People of Japan for the untimely passing of the former Prime Minister of Japan, His Excellency the Hon. Shinzo Abe. In his Official letter to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida early this week, Mr Sogavare said former Prime Minister…