SUIDANI HITS OUT

There’s no Principal Security Advisor PREMIER Suidani has hits out at claim founder of M4DD Knoxley Atu is the principal security advisor of MARA government. He said there is no such title as Principal Security Advisor under the MARA government. He was responding to an article on Weekend Star claiming Atu – founder and principal…

Airlines welcome reopening of borders

Solomon Airlines has welcomed the announcement by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare confirming the full reopening of Solomon Islands’ international borders, commencing on 1 July 2022. The airline said the opening of borders and easing of travel restrictions including the ending of domestic travel restrictions over the weekend, are positive steps that will allow Solomon Airlines…

Papatura prepares for border reopening

FOLLOWING the announcement by Prime Minister (PM) Manasseh Sogavare recently for the reopening of the international border by 1st July, a number of tourism operators are preparing for the arrival of overseas guests. One of them is Papatura Island Retreat on Isabel. In a statement via its Facebook page, the Island Retreat said; “Woo Hoo International borders are opening on 1st July! After…

Bad boy turns a star

HE is one of the lads despised by villagers because of his daily involvement in anti-social behaviour, the illegal brewing of kwaso, drunkenness, burglary and disturbances within his village. This lad also has scars on his body as proof of his once “rambo-style” nature. He is 18-year-old Leeroy Alulu. In his village at Loina, North…

DCGA BID TO DEFER ELECTION

THE ruling Coalition Government has launched its secret weapon in a bid to defer the National General Election next year, telling voters the Government has already completed consultations on the matter with Premiers, Churches and the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI). Solomon Star has obtained a copy of the 19-page dossier called…