A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Australian Federal Police (AFP), Ministry of Police, National Security Correctional Services (MPNSCS) and the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Rove Police Headquarters today 24 February 2022. Today marks another significant day for the twenty one (21) year friendship with the signing of a new…
A LOCAL concerned citizen in East Honiara Mr. Milton Simon Ulu’ue says that Honorable Leader of Opposition is always negative against the current ruling DCGA regime. He said ever since he was appointed as the leader of opposition, never at any time he ever uttered support to the government and its effort to build the…
The public is urged to remain vigilant by practicing safety measures in light of the surge in covid-19 cases in the country. With the total of 6,348 cases recorded as of Wednesday 23 February with a total of 87 deaths since the outbreak in January, Health and Medical Services Minister has warned against ignorance of…
OPPOSITION Leader Honorable Matthew Wale says the lack of government foresight, direction and leadership is making the COVID crisis even worse. Wale made a statement today (Thursday 24th of February) in response to concerns raised by provincial health authorities that the lack of any national response plan for the provinces is even worse than the…
OVER 900 teachers in Malaita Province will be affected as the government implements its ‘no jab no job policy’ this month. Information obtained from the Malaita Education Authority (MEA) stated that a majority of the 2437 teachers serving in Malaita Province have already received their COVID-19 jabs. However, MEA chief education officer Andy Siarani said…
DURING this health crisis its time this nation must show and reflect on its Christian positive ways and values to our communities at this difficult period. This was highlighted by the Chairman of the Western Provincial Disaster Operations Committee (PDOC) Jeffrey Wickham recently. “In this challenging time, it’s time for us as a Christian nation…
THE Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani and his delegation is currently visiting sites identified to host infrastructure developments under the US SCALE Project in Malaita Province. Speaking to Solomon Star Auki on Wednesday Premier Suidani said the two-day visit will cover North and East Malaita with a stopover at Malu’u. Mr Suidani said his team…
MALAITANS stranded in Honiara are returning to the province in outboard motors under the cover of darkness to avoid being caught by police. Solomon Star Auki, was reliably informed that many Malaitans are returning home using outboard motors (OBM) since the border restrictions implemented last month during the COVID-19 community transmission in Honiara. The source…
The country’s national men’s football team will play three friendly matches in Queensland, Australia before leaving for Qatar to play the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ OFC preliminary competition. The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) made the confirmation, Wednesday. The first friendly match will be up against Brisbane Roar on March 1st. Starting off their…
NORO in Western Province continue to experience an increasing number of people especially youths roaming the street and communities drunk while causing nuisance, playing loud music and even causes troubles. And this had raised complaints and concern from residents in Noro. Because of the concern Noro Oversight Committee Inspector, Robert Hickie said they will try to…