In court with Assumpta

Two foreigners to face court Illegal casino case back to court June  Two foreigners to face court TWO foreigners accused of attacking a local man last August at Lungga, East of Honiara are intending to bring in a lawyer from Australia to represent them in their trial. This was revealed yesterday in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court…

Malaita schools introduce F6/7

MORE Community High Schools in Malaita Province have adopted forms six and seven this academic year 2020 which is a good sign for education in Malaita Province, says Premier Daniel Suidani. Premier Suidani said that education remains a priority for the MARA government as clearly stated in its policy statement and translation. He said that…

PM urged to embrace criticisms

OPPOSITION leader Matthew Wale urges the prime minister to embrace criticism of government decisions made under the state of emergency powers and not to resort to threats or intimidation to silence critics.  The call was made in response to the PM’s speeches delivered on 20th and 22nd May 2020. In his speech, Prime Minister Sogavare…

YECSI initiates new innovation program

GIVEN the current global COVID-19 pandemic situation dwindling and affecting ‘business-as-usual’ activities, the Young Entrepreneurs Council Solomon Islands (YECSI) has come up with an innovative approach to use technology to deliver its services and their new in-house programme “Ennovation Blo Iumi”.  With support from Strongim Bisnis, an Australian Government initiative working with the private sector…

Malaita completes 24 PCDF projects

MALAITA Provincial Government (MPG) has implemented 24 out of the 35 projects approved for implementation under the 2019-2020 financial years.  The Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani revealed that of the remaining 11 projects; eight are already in the implementing stage whilst three are yet to start.  Premier Suidani revealed this to Solomon Star Auki in…

‘youSave’ opens new office

A NEW office has been opened for the National Provident Fund’s youSave saving scheme, Monday. It was located on the ground floor of the Anthony Saru Building in Honiara. “This is a milestone achievement for youSave since its inception in 2017,” says Tony Laugwaro, the scheme’s acting manager. youSave is a saving scheme established for…

Police uproot marijuana plants

POLICE at the Henderson Police Station and Aola Police Post have uprooted a total of 121 marijuana plants in the Jericho area of East Central Guadalcanal on 24 May 2020. Operation Manager at the Henderson Police Station Superintendent Edwin Sevoa says, “When we were in the Jericho area searching for a suspect, a village chief…

Japan announces $216M funding

THE Government of Japan on Tuesday announced a USD$25.8 million ($216 million) in COVID 19 emergency assistance to the country. Outgoing Japanese Ambassador to the Solomon Islands, Shigeru Toyama revealed during his final courtesy call to Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare.  “My government has not yet pledged any emergency assistance against Coronavirus, but responding to your efforts…

Rodgers plays down repatriation fears

THE repatriation of nationals from Australia on Tuesday via a specially arranged flight is creating uneasiness amongst citizens who feared some of the returnees may be COVID-19 carriers. Members of the public raised their fears during the weekly talkback show held on the national broadcaster last Sunday.  But in response, Secretary to the Prime Minister Dr.…