The case involving former Gao-Bugotu Member of Parliament Samuel Manetoali has been adjourned to January 30 after his lawyer failed to appear in court to provide an update on the defendant’s health status. Public Prosecutor Daisy Mosese, appearing on instructions from her colleague Olivia Ratu Manu, informed the Honiara Magistrates’ Court that the matter was…
A woman accused in relation to a $2 million warehouse break-in in Kukum, East Honiara, had her plea deferred day after her lawyer sought more time to make a proposal to the prosecution. Donsia Deresi, 41, who faces one count of housebreaking and committing a felony, appeared before the Honiara Magistrates’ Court. Her lawyer, Donation…
Maintenance works on Malaita’s South Road, from Maoa to Hauhui (33 km) in Malaita Province continues to face challenges. This comes as the road project reached 70% completion. According to site engineer Randy Tafiako of local contractor Trades Transformation Company (TTC), their progress so far is now concentrated at the Su’u stretch after they took a short…
The Road Transport Board (RTB) Taskforce has reminded all vehicle owners and drivers to comply with traffic regulations under the Road Transport Act (Cap 131), particularly Section 28, which governs the use of lights on motor vehicles and trailers. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Taskforce said recent traffic checks in Honiara revealed that…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MALD), through the Commercial Agriculture Development Project, on Thursday handed over a grant of SBD750,000 to Kokonut Pacific Solomon Islands (KPSI) to support the purchase of a cocoa butter press machine. While handing over the cheque, Minister for Agriculture and Livestock, Hon. Franklyn Derek Wasi, said the support…
Daily operations at the Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) have been severely disrupted following the continued absence of internet services, which has affected offices since last week. The outage has significantly hindered official work, particularly in areas requiring communication and networking, resulting in delays to routine administrative functions. Officers who spoke to this paper confirmed that the disruption is…
Despite a strong wind warning being issued across the country, villagers and market vendors from Ranongga, Simbo, Kolombangara, Shortland Islands and as far as Choiseul continue to travel to Gizo, the main commercial centre of Western Province. For these islanders, the journey is unavoidable. Boat operators using outboard motor boats (OBMs), powered by 40-horsepower and 60-horsepower engines, have been…
An eight-year-old grade three student from the remote Shortland Islands in Western Province is urgently seeking overseas medical treatment following a referral from the National Referral Hospital (NRH). Herma Darren, from Aleang Village in the far western Shortland Islands, was born with an abnormal growth on his nose, located between his eyes. Medical records identify the condition…
Under the Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement Project (CAUSE II) component the Vura Road in East Honiara will under go full rehabilitation . The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) Transport Infrastructure Management Service Division has assured Vura residents and road users that the much-awaited road upgrade for this East Honiara sealed road network will be rehabilitated after discussions were finalized with CAUSE II project…
Naesol refutes Samoan Judge Brunt’s claim that she was present at MPIP 2025 recount, reveals there was “no transparency, and no proper oversight over the recount process” By EDDIE OSIFELOSolomon Star, Honiara THE Head Auditor of the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) 2025, Ms Pamela Naesol has dismissed claims by judge Jerry Brunt that she…