The rapid spread of COVID-19 in Honiara city and some Provinces is beyond the testing capability of health authorities, which, contributed to under reporting of actual case figures since the outbreak began last month. Nevertheless, with the current testing capability, estimated figures at least provide a baseline, which, aided authorities to estimate the extent of…
THE country as of yesterday recorded 63 new Covid-19 positive cases and four (4) new deaths in the last 24-hour, ending mid-day Monday. This new figures now brings the total of positive cases in Solomon Islands to 4910 and 65 deaths so far. Minister for Health and Medical Services (MHMS) Dr Culwick Togamana has confirmed…
THE Livelihood Sector Committee (LSC) on Monday received another major food relief assistance from the Australian Government as it works to conclude its free food distribution program in Honiara. A statement from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock yesterday said this was the second round of support from the Australian Government since the Prime Minister’s…
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) warned members of the public who are selling betel nuts in the Emergency Zone to stop selling it or police would arrest you. Assistant Commissioner (AC) National Capital and Crime Prevention Mr Simpson Pogeava says, “Selling of betel nuts is prohibited during this time as per the orders.…
OPPOSITION Leader Hon Matthew Wale has questioned the Government if there are any plans in place for schools around the country. In a statement today, Hon Wale said whilst he understands that schools have been closed indefinitely as a result of the community transmission, he has questioned government response plans for our students and schools.…
THE famous area near the Buni tree at KHY area in Gizo, Western Province is now sealed off from the public. The area was a popular spot for betel-nut vendors from around the islands to congregate and sell their supplies. However, on Saturday Gizo Police fenced off the area and declared it a “no-go-zone”. This…
NATIONAL football team Head Coach Felipe Vega Arango has urged players who missed out on the final squad for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ OFC preliminary competition to never give up hope and continue working hard. This comes after three players were left out of the final group of players in the final selection…
THREE Solomon Islands national football players are being earmarked by Fiji’s Nadi Football Club a statement from Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) confirmed. Real Kakamora striker Jaygray Sipakana, Central Coast defender William Komasi and Solomon Warriors winger Alvin Hou are the three national players. The three players are already named in the Nadi FC squad…
OUR rural people should be encouraged to grow and eat more local food rather than relying on processed food from shops. A local farmer and vegetarian in Malaita Province Michael Hou stated this to the paper after noticing that public in Auki rushed to shops since Saturday to buy rice. Rice and other food stock…
EAST FATALEKA man, Israel Siau has rebutted claims that the national government paid young men in Fataleka to beat up M4D president, Knoxley Atu following the recent lawlessness in Auki. Mr. Atu made the claim in a newspaper article, Monday. But Mr. Siau told Solomon Star there was no grain of truth in Mr. Atu’s…