….Found wrapped in a bag as mother flee A MALE infant was found alive wrapped in an old empty 20kg bag of rice after his mother allegedly abandoned him hours after being delivered. The discovery had shocked Namolaelae villagers in East Kwaio, Malaita province last weekend. Reports reaching the paper said the healthy looking baby…
The Australian High Commissioner’s International Women’s Day Award was presented to Maureen Sariki, President and members of the Honiara Market Vendors Association executive today for their leadership and inclusive decision-making for market vendors in Solomon Islands. The annual Australian High Commissioner’s International Women’s Day Award recognises inspirational and pioneering Solomon Islands groups and individuals who…
New specialized machine to hospital The National Referral Hospital has taken delivery of a new and specialized machine that will enhance surgery on the abdomen and make detection easier. Called Laparoscopic machine, it was donated by Olympus, an international corporation that manufactures specialized health equipment The entire laparoscopic stack, which sells for SBD$360,000, was already…
MALAITA Ma’asina Forum (MMF) is calling on the National Judiciary to speed up petition cases filed against Members of Parliament (MPs) that won seats in the 2014 national general election. Speaking to the Solomon Star, MMF president Charles Dausabea said petition cases should be heard within the first six months when an MP comes into…
Chiefs, church, women and youth leaders from communities in and around Honiara have conveyed their deep appreciation for the efforts of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) to return peace and stability to the country over the past 14 years. The more than 40 community leaders were attending a meeting organised by the…
PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare says he’s concerned over the ongoing delay by responsible authorities to purchase a bio-security machine for our international airport. Mr Sogavare was responding to questions raised in parliament over government’s slow response to getting the bio-security machine. Parliament was told it is a requirement under the Pacer Plus for countries to…
LIWE Landowners Trust Board (LLTB) has applauded the Democratic Coalition for Change Government (DCCG) for its willingness to assist them in implementing the projects planned for their 74.27 hectares registered land. Speaking to the Solomon Star, trust board chairman Walter Hoenihoula said his people and the entire province of Malaita are very happy to see…
STAKEHOLDERS in the country are urged to work according to one plan of operation whenever a disaster strikes in the future. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Disaster Management (MECDM) Dr Melchior Mataki in his address to open the “Lessons Learned Workshop- Makira Earthquake” at the Honiara Hotel conference room pointed…
POLICE are urged to work more closely with people. Dudley Samo who spoke on behalf of a group of prominent citizens told Solomon Star, Wednesday. He said with the departure of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) in June, police need to work closely with people and communities to address criminal activities. “I…
THE mitigation and sentencing submissions for one of the robbers who took part in the $4million Westpac Bank robbery in 2015 has been again deferred to March 17. And this time it is for the defence counsel to go through the proposed agreed facts first before the submissions can be made in court. Deputy Chief…