New bus routes effective today By EDDIE OSIFELO SOME buses owners, drivers, and conductors have formed a task-force on Sunday to negotiate with Honiara City Council over the new bus routes. This came after HCC sets to introduce the new bus routes today in Honiara. Buses that failed to adhere to the new regulations will…
* Motel death investigation yet to conclude* Rape accused refused bail* Man who slaps uncle given a bound-over* Health scandal accused set to take plea on Feb 1 Motel death investigation yet to conclude INVESTIGATION into the death of a young woman at Auki Travelers Lodge on Christmas eve is progressing well. This was confirmed…
POLICE in Western Province are investigating the death of man in his 20’s who was allegedly attacked by a crocodile just outside Barasipo Village about 20 metres outside from the shore of Vonavona Lagoon. It is alleged the man went on a diving trip with another man on Thursday evening during which he was attacked…
PRIME Minister Rick Houenipwela says supporting people with special needs is everyone’s business. This includes the Government, families, relatives and the society as a whole. The Prime Minister expressed this during a meeting with the Solomon Islands Deaf Association (SIDA) at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) last Friday. “We must accept…
Retired Archbishop ventures into conservation efforts By RONALD TOITO’ONA SEA foods are seemingly the most expensive foodstuff in hotels, restaurants, and other eateries in Honiara and the provinces. During Star National Magazine’s recent trip to Kia district in Isabel Province, I caught up with the retired Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACoM) Archbishop David Vunagi. Bishop…
By LYNNISSHA RUNA Minister for Women, Youth and Children’s Affairs Freda Tuki has urged husbands and boyfriends to start changing their behaviours towards women. She said they must change their behaviours towards their wives and girlfriends and find non-violent solutions to their intimate problems and family issues. Tuki made the statement recently in Honiara during…
No minors in buses By CHARLEY PIRINGI Minors will not be allowed to work as “conductors” in public buses under new measures the Honiara City Council has come up with. That’s according to deputy mayor and chairman of the Honiara City Bus Routes Regulation Taskforce Eddie Ngava. Ngava stated this on Friday when the council…
POLICE have recorded 2017 Christmas and New Year season as very peaceful compared to previous ones. Supervising Commissioner Juanita Matanga said the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has observed a lot of good behaviour from our people this festive season. “We have observed there have been a lot of very good behaviour by our…
THE case of a man who allegedly cut off a piece of flesh from his three-year-old son’s feet and ate it will appear again in court on January 16. Thomas Nota, 45, is facing charges of cruelty to children, unlawful wounding and physical abuse under the Family Protection Act. The prosecution had served disclosures to…
Gizo-Kolombangara voters to elect new leader this year By EDDIE OSIFELO CONSTITUENTS of Gizo-Kolombangara in Western Province are expected to go to the polls this year to elect their new leader. This is necessary after the High Court last November declared the election of Jimson Tanangada in the 2014 national elections null and void. The…