THE Malaita Provincial Youth Council President Philip Subu said more than half of the voting population in Malaita Province knows very little about political parties. Mr Subu, who was the Guest of Honor at the launching of the U4C policy on Wednesday last week in Auki, stated this. Mr Subu said political parties are established…
THE Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has been commended for its ongoing support to Solomon Islands justice sector. The commendation was made by the Attorney General John Muria Jnr at the opening of the 2024 Legal Year on Tuesday last week. Australia through DFAT is Solomon Islands main donor in the justice…
ELECTION voter lists are awaiting the approval of the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) for printing and distribution for public viewing. This was revealed during the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission’s (SIEC’s) talkback show on the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation on Sunday. Chief Electoral Officer Jasper Highwood Anisi said the lists need to get approval from…
CHINA has broken through the last bastion of anti-China resistance in Solomon Islands – thanks to the quiet but influential intervention by a little-known entity called Malaita Economic Development Initiative (MEDI). MEDI which has the blessing of caretaker Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare – is a team of professionals engaged by his Office – to work…
THE Solomon Islands Scouts Association (SISA) are continuing to promote dialogue for peace. That was according to SISA Chief Commissioner Joe Billy Oge when delivering his speech at the commemoration of the International Education Day in Honiara last Friday. “Learning about different culture[s], traditions and peace is in our common interest. “Dialogue is a transformative…
Caretaker MEHRD Minister Tanangada announces tbe development of a ‘peace curriculum’ which amongst a number of factors, embraces ‘sexuality’ for a peaceful and harmonious SI THE Ministry of Education & Human Resource Development (MEHRD) is working with the Ministry of Peace, Traditional Governance & Ecclesiastical Affairs (MPTGEA) and relevant stakeholders to develop a peace curriculum…
THE Western Provincial Government under the leadership of Premier Billy Veo is facing leadership challenge as a potential motion of no confidence against his regime. Sources close to the move have revealed to Solomon Star this week that a group of non-executive government members are considering a motion to be tabled during the upcoming Full…
THE Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration has now reopened its passport payment and enrolment service after closing it recently due to the unavailability of passport books. In a statement this week, the Ministry said the passport payment and enrolment service close notice has been lifted as of Monday this week. Those seeking to…
WITH the National General Election (NGE) just around the corner, counsels are being reminded to prosecute election petitions cases in a timely and efficient manner. Attorney General John Muria Jnr took the opportunity to remind counsels at the opening of the 2024 Legal Year this week at the High Court. “National General Election Your Lordships,…
ELEVEN of the 12 women accused of selling betelnut in a Betelnut Free Zone at Maromaro, Honiara, December last year will appear in court on February 12 for plea. They will be entering their pleas to the charge of The Sale of Betelnut in a Betelnut Free Zone or public place is prohibited. The charge…