PM: Effecting the process of Federal Constitution

The Government will momentarily discuss transitions towards the new Federal system of governance under the ‘framework of our national unity.’ Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare stated in Parliament while introducing the Sine Dine motion this week. The Prime Minister remarked, the process towards meaningful decentralisation and its realisation is now. “As a responsible Government, we…

GG: M4D AN UNLAWFUL SOCIETY

His Excellency Governor General and the Commander in Chief of Solomon Islands on Saturday 4th December 2021 has declared Malaita for Democracy (M4D) as an unlawful society under section 66 (2) (ii) of the Penal Code. The declaration was made after investigations conducted by Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have identified a number of…

Maelanga says sorry

DEPUTY Prime Minister (DPM) and Member of Parliament (MP) for East Malaita yesterday expresses apology for the illegal rioting, looting and burning incident that ravaged the city fortnight ago. Speaking in Parliament during the motion of sine die, Manasseh Maelanga condemned the action because many businesses, shops, homes, properties and lives were burnt down and…

RSIPF appeals to business owners affected by the riots to lodge complaint with police

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is appealing to all business owners affected by the protests, rioting, burning and looting of shops to formally lodge their details with police to assist with the ongoing police investigation. RSIPF Commissioner Mostyn Mangau said: “My officers are recovering a large amount of stolen property from various locations…

Taro farmers benefiting from partnership

TARO farmers in Malaita Province have started to benefit from the establishment and partnership of Goshen Enterprise Limited- a locally own company that currently venturing in taro industry in Malaita province. This week the company has received first supply of taro harvest from Abaihara organic taro farmers association in North Malaita. The first supply arrived…

Residents’ advice to boil water

THE Solomon Water Authority has warned those in Honiara who used the Solomon Water supply for drinking to ensure to boil their drinking water. Ian Gooden Chief Executive Officer of Solomon Islands Water Authority (SIWA) informed Solomon Star yesterday said following the heavy rain, particularly in Kombito and Kongulai catchments where illegal activities (logging and…