THE Ministry of Health and Medical Services is now calling on citizens who are yet to get vaccinated to do so immediately. The Ministry made this call today (19th April) as it announced COVID-19 vaccination fixed sites for Honiara in light of the growing number of COVID-19 positive cases in Honiara. The vaccination fixed sites…
GUADALCANAL Province is now mobilising its swabbing team as it implements its Second Wave Activation Plan. A statement from the province said since 7am this morning (19th April) the Guadalcanal Province (GP) swabbing team conducted swabbing for all GP staff at the provincial headquarters. “Only those who tested negative will allow to continue work. “Those who…
OPPOSITION Leader Hon Matthew Wale says the country’ economy is built on an exploitative model. Mr Wale said the extractive industry has led the way, aided and abetted by Solomon Islands government leaders. The Opposition Leader said as a result natural resources are removed from our islands, and our people gain absolutely nothing from our…
A TOTAL of 129 newly graduate nurses from the Solomon Islands National University have been awarded part one nursing registration by the Board of the Solomon Islands Nursing Council. National Director of Nursing, who is also the chairman of Solomon Islands Nursing Council (SINC) Board, Michael Larui confirmed this during the SINC Board Meeting on…
THE increasing price of fuel in Gizo, Western Province is now forcing taxi owners to also increase taxi fares. One of the taxi services in Gizo that forced to increase its charges on customers is Lezu Taxi Service. A representative of Lezu Taxi Service Harley Max told Solomon Star Gizo that the increase in their…
The Prime Minister’s factory visit to Solomon Islands Tobacco Company Limited (SITCO) was hailed a success. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare used the occasion to acknowledge the decision made by SITCO management to stay and continue the investment despite the company being a victim of the looting and burning during the riot of November 2021. PM…
MALAITA Province is now calling on the Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare led government to quickly implement the proposed Federal Constitution which it promised for the provinces. Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani said due to the “unpopular leadership style” of DCGA, Malaita wanted a quick implementation of Federalism. Mr Suidani had been keeping his position on…
SOLOMON Airlines has now introduced a second weekly service between Brisbane and Honiara. In its International Schedule Update today, the airline said the two weekly services are on Wednesdays and Fridays until 1 July 2022. Wednesday’s service will depart Brisbane at 12.30pm, arriving in Honiara at 4.45pm to allow for same-day connections to Solomon Islands…
SOLOMON Islands is now confronted with the second wave of COVID-19 infections as the number of new infections starts rising again in Honiara. Minister of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) Dr Culwick Togamana revealed this in a Special Situation Update on Saturday night. Dr Togamana said in determining our response to the potentially and strong…
THE Board of the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) is believed to have knocked back plans to assist out-of-work Members to withdraw part of their savings. Instead, the Board has reportedly opted for partial withdrawal, which must first be approved by the Minister of Finance and Treasury, Harry Kuma. No particular reason was given…