PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare has declared Taiwan “is completely useless to us”, and suggested China could be a better diplomatic partner because it could stand up to Australia. As the Solomon Islands prepares to decide whether to recognise China or maintain diplomatic ties with Taiwan, Sogavare — a longtime advocate of the Taiwan relationship —…
As the sun set over the Maritime Aola Base on the foreshores of the capital Honiara, the faithful lady, the Royal Solomon Islands Police Vessel 03 LATA ended its service to the Government and the people of Solomon Islands. The ship’s colours bearing the green, yellow and blue strips of the National Flag have been…
THE Foreign Relations Committee last week completed its maiden inquiry into the question of severing of Solomon Islands existing ties with the Republic of China (Taiwan). There has been a rich discussion surrounding the Democratic Coalition for Change Government (DCCG) efforts to review its current policy including conduction of examinations and analysis on its existing…
A Correctional Service Officer (CSO) on duty yesterday morning has recalled the moment the landslide occurred at Gizo, Western province that claimed the life of a mother. The incident occurred just after 7am in the morning as a result of heavy rain throughout the weekend. As a result of the heavy showers a portion of…
THE Malaita Government for Rural Advancement (MARA) is soon to go through a translation stage of its government policy. THE MARA government is the current Malaita provincial government led by premier Daniel Suidani. Former Malaita provincial premier Peter Ramohia who is amongst the team contracted to formulate the policy said he believed the MARA policy…
PLAYING of Ludo is on the rise and is causing people to become lazy in most communities in Malaita province. Reports reaching the Solomon Star said community and church leaders have warned children and adults to stop from playing ludo which has been used as a form of gambling using money. Ludo is a strategy…
THE Guadalcanal Provincial Health Authority has acknowledged European Union (EU) and the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) for its support to the province’s RWASH program. Guadalcanal provincial health director Dr. Joel Denty on Tuesday thanked the Ministry of Health and EU for anew ray boat and outboard motor (OBM) which was delivered to the…
AUSTRALIA has described as “incorrect” a news article the Island Sun newspaper published that claim they are further opening up their doors to Solomon Islanders. The front page article, published on Monday, quoted unnamed sources. It claimed Australia came up with the offer to counter moves by the Sogavare Government to switch diplomatic ties from…
* Taremae’s trial starts today* Men facing riot charges on bail Taremae’s trial starts today Trial will start today on the case of the former Member of Parliament for Makira/Ulawa accused of misusing more than $200,000 funds intended for his constituents in 2012 and 2013. Hypolite Taremae is standing trial for two counts of conversion.…
STATE Owned Entity (SOE) Solomon Ports last week unveiled its hi-tech LED lighting system and CCTV Surveillance System at the Honiara Port. The project is worth SBD$15 million and was fully funded by Solomon Ports itself. The project is the largest of its kind in the South Pacific. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare officially commissioned the…