Stranded citizens in Fiji, Vanuatu arrive today

NATIONALS who have been stranded in Fiji and Vanuatu are expected back in the country today on a special Solomon Airlines flight. Chair of COVID-19 Oversight Committee, James Remobatu, confirmed this on Tuesday. “Solomon Airlines will be operating special flights to Vanuatu and Fiji purposely to repatriate stranded nationals overseas,” Remobatu said.  “The first repatriation…

Why no masks?

WHILST the arrival of the stranded nationals at the Henderson International Airport sends ripples of uneasiness amongst the public, some government officials are seen on the tarmac without protective gear especially masks. Standard protocols and health safety were not practiced at the tarmac by certain government officials when our nationals coming from the COVID-19 stricken…

In court with Assumpta

Two foreigners to face court Illegal casino case back to court June  Two foreigners to face court TWO foreigners accused of attacking a local man last August at Lungga, East of Honiara are intending to bring in a lawyer from Australia to represent them in their trial. This was revealed yesterday in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court…

Goal keeping course set to roll after June

GOALKEEPING courses for Provincial Football Associations (PFAs) are scheduled to roll out after the month of June. This was confirmed to Star Sports by the newly appointed Goal Keeping Development Officer, Philip Mango, Tuesday. Mango said once the Covid-19 situation is cleared, his team will start travelling to the provinces to organize goalkeeping workshops for…

Malaita schools introduce F6/7

MORE Community High Schools in Malaita Province have adopted forms six and seven this academic year 2020 which is a good sign for education in Malaita Province, says Premier Daniel Suidani. Premier Suidani said that education remains a priority for the MARA government as clearly stated in its policy statement and translation. He said that…

PM urged to embrace criticisms

OPPOSITION leader Matthew Wale urges the prime minister to embrace criticism of government decisions made under the state of emergency powers and not to resort to threats or intimidation to silence critics.  The call was made in response to the PM’s speeches delivered on 20th and 22nd May 2020. In his speech, Prime Minister Sogavare…

YECSI initiates new innovation program

GIVEN the current global COVID-19 pandemic situation dwindling and affecting ‘business-as-usual’ activities, the Young Entrepreneurs Council Solomon Islands (YECSI) has come up with an innovative approach to use technology to deliver its services and their new in-house programme “Ennovation Blo Iumi”.  With support from Strongim Bisnis, an Australian Government initiative working with the private sector…

Malaita completes 24 PCDF projects

MALAITA Provincial Government (MPG) has implemented 24 out of the 35 projects approved for implementation under the 2019-2020 financial years.  The Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani revealed that of the remaining 11 projects; eight are already in the implementing stage whilst three are yet to start.  Premier Suidani revealed this to Solomon Star Auki in…

‘youSave’ opens new office

A NEW office has been opened for the National Provident Fund’s youSave saving scheme, Monday. It was located on the ground floor of the Anthony Saru Building in Honiara. “This is a milestone achievement for youSave since its inception in 2017,” says Tony Laugwaro, the scheme’s acting manager. youSave is a saving scheme established for…