For most of us in Honiara the Central Field Hospital (CFH) or previously known as the Multipurpose Hall is where we first received our COVID-19 vaccination and health has been very grateful towards many positive feedback by the public towards the hospital’s space, cleanliness and hygiene environment. Nevertheless, the Ministry of Health would like to…
AS the current stand-off between the national government and the Malaita provincial government brought so much confusion to the Malaitans, many have anticipated the return of Premier Daniel Suidani from Brisbane, Australia this month. Many Malaitans wanted to see the Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani return home after many months away from the country. Premier…
THE Special Secretary to Prime Minister (SSPM), Albert Kabui said the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) is committed to address ethnic tension related claims in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) report. Mr Kabui revealed this to members of the local media, in a conference last Friday. “The government of the day is committed…
THE Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is appealing to the local business owner who have operating small mini depot here in the country to think safety first. RSIPF Commissioner Mostyn Mangau said: “As we understand before we operate those mini depots apart from the main depots setup from the country, our local must be…
A CHIEF from North Malaita has called on the RSIPF to deal with officers at the Malu’u Police station, following a reckless behaviour that happened on Tuesday this week at Malu’u market. Chief Atalea Maena told Solomon Star Auki that police at Malu’u were seen drunk and carelessly driving the police vehicle around the market…
….freezes Vice chancellor’s salary and other perks THE University Council – the governing body of the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) – has reportedly frozen the salary and perks paid to the controversial Vice Chancellor, Ganesh Chand, until such time he returns to Solomon Islands, it was revealed yesterday. “The decision was taken last…
A CHIEF from North Malaita has called on the RSIPF to deal with officers at the Malu’u Police station, following a reckless behaviour that happened on Tuesday this week at Malu’u market. Chief Atalea Maena told Solomon Star Auki that police at Malu’u were seen drunk and carelessly driving the police vehicle around the market…
……and its lasting legacy FOR many, the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) or any university for that matter is a place of higher learning. And it is. SINU, our national pride is barely eight years old. The problem it has amassed over that period of time is mind-boggling and overwhelming at least for staff…
THE Australian Government new agriculture visa arrangement with Asian countries is a concern for the Solomon Islands. During a panel discussion this week at the Australian National University (ANU) Crawford Leadership Forum in Canberra, Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Australia, Mr. Robert Sisilo was worried that the new visa may undermine the Seasonal Workers Programme…
37 people arrested in relation to looting incident in Western Province OFFICERS of the Royal Solomon Islands police Force (RSIPF) in Western Province have arrested 38 people in relation to a looting incident that occurred at the Sanai logging Camp in the Shortland Islands on 23 August 2021. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Western Province Chief…