Demand on Sogavare to step down gaining momentum DEMAND by ex-combatants that Manasseh Sogavare step down as Prime Minister (PM) is gaining momentum amongst unemployed youths, one of the key members of the group told Solomon Star in an exclusive interview in Honiara yesterday. At the same time, the man who requested anonymity indicated…
Dr Aipia accuses police of conspiracy, will claim more for loss of business DR REGINALD AIPIA – the man who took the government to court and won a $56 million settlement over false accusation of illegally harvesting beche de mer – has accused police and fisheries officers of conspiracy to destroy his business. At…
HONIARA is becoming a home to used cars, vehicles and ships imported into the country with no emission standard policy in place, says Opposition Leader and Member of Parliament for Aoke Langalanga, Matthew Wale. Mr Wale shared the statement with the Solomon Star, ahead of the COP26 which will be attended by officials from the…
THE Solomon Islands National University (SINU) – the nation’s only tertiary institution – is facing a bleak future as it struggles to shake off a plume of funding difficulties which have forced thousands of students to withdraw. Sources told Solomon Star yesterday the hard line taken by SINU’s administration against students with outstanding tuition fees…
The recent reconciliation between the Ex-Malaita Eagle Force (MEF) member Moses Su’u and Prime Minister (PM) Manasseh Sogavare did not go down well with Malaita-based Ex-MEF members. Information reaching Solomon Star Auki claimed Malaita based Ex-MEF members viewed the reconciliation as a strategic move to cover up the truth that Mr. Su’u had exposed in…
Solomon Islands Red Cross Society Malaita Branch has come out to thank all who have supported its fundraising dinner that was successfully held on Saturday 14th August 2021. The fundraising was held to support the Branch in its work assisting the provincial authorities extending humanitarian services to the people of Malaita Province, a statement from…
Su’u denies receiving money from DCGA Leaders MALAITA influential and hardline leader from Kwara’ae, Moses Su’u has outrightly denied claims and speculations that he was paid by the Sogavare led government to remain silent as fractions of Malaitans continue to blame Sogavare for not living up to his promises. While the ongoing threats to…
COUNCILLOR for Honiara City’s Vura Ward, Reginald Ngati has fumed his disagreement over the outcome of recent road upgrades at Vura 2 and 3, in east Honiara. This was after the heavy downpour which hits the city since the weekend. In a statement, Cr Ngati said he is concerned and unhappy with the current conditions…
A Two days reflection workshop for male advocates against domestic violence in Malaita province has successfully ended in Auki, Wednesday. The workshop was attended by 21 male. Some of them also have their wife joining the workshop at Malaita Christian Care centre. Manager of Malaita Christian Care Centre (MCC), Sr Doreen Awaiasi said the reflection…
Group distanced itself from armed group Su’u led group supports Sogavare Plans to held talks with PRC Embassy Willing to meet with Malaita Premier THE Solomon Islands Post Rehabilitation, Reintegration Association (SIPCRAA) with former Malaitan hardline leader Moses Su’u cemented their relationship with the Sogavare led Government yesterday. A meeting which was attended by…