Former MARA MPAs meet with Suidani

MEMBERS of the Malaita Provincial Assembly (MPAs) who were part of the former Daniel Suidani-led Malaita Alliance for Rural Advancement (MARA) government met and welcomed home their former leader in a brief meeting in Auki. Speaking to Solomon Star Auki following the meeting with Mr Suidani last Friday afternoon, MPA for Ward 24 Peter Taraumae…

New DPP sworn into office

THE country’s new Director of Public Prosecution Andrew Kelesi was sworn into office by the Governor General Sir David Vunagi at Government House last Thursday. He replaced former DPP Rachel Olutimayin whose contract ended on September 9. Mr Kelesi, who hails from North Malaita, holds a Masters of Law from the University of Newcastle in…

Voters reportedly stranded

A LARGE of number of people who travelled to North Vella, Western Province, last weekend to register for 2024 National General Election are reportedly stranded. This came after more than 100 people failed to board MV Fair Glory on its return journey from Choiseul on Tuesday evening, reports reaching Solomon Star said. “This is because…

SI held successful bilateral meetings with Vietnam & the Portuguese Republic at 78th UNGA, New York 

Solomon Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade Hon. Jeremiah Manele held successful bilateral meetings with his Vietnamese and Portuguese counterparts; H.E. Mr. Bui Thanh Son and H.E. Joao Gomes Gravinho, at the Margins of the 78th UNGA in New York today.      Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. Manele used the engagements to further deepen…