TRIAL dates for the indecent act case that occurred last year on an 11-year-old girl has been set for May by the Honiara Magistrate Court, Monday. The young man, who was 20 at the time of the alleged offending, is facing trial for one count of Indecent Act. Magistrate Emily Zazariko Vagibule Pakoa set down…
THE prime witness in the case against the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ulawa-Ugi, William Bradford Marau, accused of misusing 5million dollars in shipping funds, has passed away. Marau is facing trial on February 10 for one count of Conversion. On Monday, during an interim mention, the defence counsel Jillian Soaika sought at least a…
LOCAL businesses, including tourism operators, and schools in remote parts of the country are starting to see the benefits of Starlink’s satellite internet service. Since being granted an operational license in 2024, Starlink is set to become a game-changer for communities previously plagued by unreliable and slow internet service. Residents and businesses in rural parts…
BURI Community High School (CHS) in North Rannoggah, Western Province has successfully conducted its student-and-teacher orientation programme on Monday. The student-and-staff orientation programme saw teachers introduced themselves and the subjects they teach to the students. The orientation programme included the imparting of advices by teachers and also the sharing of experiences between teachers. School Principal…
THE Solomon Islands Maritime Authority (SIMA) has warned ship operators against overloading their vessels to ensure the safety of their passengers. In an interview with Solomon Star, Manager Shipping Operation & Safety Shipping Operation & Safety Department of SIMA, Jonah Mitau said SIMA will not hesitate to investigate vessel operators who overload their vessels with…
THE importance of induction prayers in Church-owned institutions, including schools, has been underscored by the Assistant Bishop of the Anglican Church of Melanesia, Right Reverend Othniel Gamutu. Right Rev Gamutu was speaking last Friday at the Induction Service for the ACOM-owned Bishop Norman Palmer School for the 2025 Academic Year. The induction Service was held…
PRIME Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has acknowledged the former Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) under the leadership of Manasseh Sogavare and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for the new National Referral Hospital (NRH) Comprehensive Medical Centre (CMC). Delivering the key note address at the CMC handover last Friday, PM Manele made mention of…
Solomon Islands is preparing to host the Honiara Summit 2025, an international gathering focused on the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14.4: Conserving and sustainably using oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development. With the theme “Iumi tugeda delivering on SDG 14.4: Achieving Sustainable Fisheries” the Honiara Summit will bring together Pacific leaders, global experts…
THE National Referral Hospital (NRH) Management is now working to ensure that necessary technical and administrative work are resolved and ready for the National Referral Hospital (NHR) Comprehensive Medical Centre (CMC) to open its doors to the public soon. This came after last Friday’s handover of the facility from the People’s Republic of China (PRC)…
Education Providers and Schools have been advised by the Minister of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) to comply with the regulations on school fee limits based the Education Act 2023 and the Education Regulation 2024. Minister Tozen Leokana issued the advisory in light of concerns about the inconsistent charging of school fees from schools…