Archbishop Cardone appeals for wise voting as Solomon Islands heads to the polls on April 17 AS the Solomon Islands prepare for the National and Provincial General Elections scheduled for 17 April, the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Honiara Chris Cardone has issued a heartfelt appeal to all Catholic communities and people of goodwill…
At a time when division and discord dominate Solomon Islands political landscape, the Ownership, Unity, Responsibility Party (OUR Party) stands as a beacon of hope and unity, says President of OUR Party, Jimson Fiau Tanangada. OUR Party President Mr. Tanangada boldly made the statement during the Party’s Policy Manifesto launch days ago. “National ‘Ownership, Unity…
THE Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Forestry and Research (MFR) Dr Vaeno Vigulu has reportedly resigned to contest the Gizo-Kolombangara Constituency seat in the National General Election (NGE) in April. Reports reaching Solomon Star revealed that the former PS has relinquished his top job to allow him prepare for the April 17 poll. Under the…
THE tranquil surroundings of Nila Station in the Shortlands Islands in the Western Province, have been disrupted and locals are now facing eviction orders prompting them to seek new land for settlement. This follows a prolonged legal battle between the Roman Catholic Church and the residents who have long called Nila Island their home. The…
SOLOMON Islands Democratic Party (SIDP) and the Democratic Alliance Party (DAP) signed a coalition agreement to contest the National General Elections in April this year. The coalition partnership was signed by the SIDP wing leader Matthew Wale and DAP wing leader Rick Houenipwela. Wale is the former Opposition Leader and former MP for Aoke/Langalanga. Houenipwela…
AN application for stay of proceedings for the matter of the former Member of Parliament for Gao-Bugotu Constituency, Samuel Manetoali will be made in court on February 8. Manetoali who faces re-trial for 10 counts of conversion appeared in the Honiara Magistrate Court yesterday. This followed Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer’s ruling last year which…
Local company exporting noni juice to USA: 40 tons already sent to Los Angelos, 80 tons next SOLOMON Noni Corporation Ltd has made a historical breakthrough into the United States market, the world’s largest economy, after exporting 40 tons of noni juice to Los Angeles. The 40 tons of noni was exported at the beginning…
THE former Member of Parliament (MP) for Ulawa-Ugi, Makira-Ulawa Province who allegedly converted $5million of shipping fund for his own use will be facing the Honiara Magistrate Court tomorrow. William Bradford Marau will be facing court for the first time since his arrest on January 18 for one count of conversion contrary to section 278…
A PAPUA New Guinea Touch Rugby Coach who helped prepare the Solomon Islands Touch Rugby Women’s Team for the 17th Pacific Games in Honiara last year is still awaiting the payment of his dues. Jerry Borg told Solomon Star that he was brought over last year by SI Touch Rugby Federation to coach the SI…
THE Solomon Islands Scouts Association (SISA) are continuing to promote dialogue for peace. That was according to SISA Chief Commissioner Joe Billy Oge when delivering his speech at the commemoration of the International Education Day in Honiara last Friday. “Learning about different culture[s], traditions and peace is in our common interest. “Dialogue is a transformative…