A MAN who was drunk and acted disorderly in front of a Pub at China Town in Central Honiara has been sentenced to one month in prison. Samuel Iro received the sentence after pleading guilty to one count of Idle and Disorderly Person, contrary to section 175 (d) of the Penal Code. The offence carries…
JUDGEMENT on the case of four former Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) workers accused of misappropriating funds in 2012 and 2013 will be delivered on October 22. The accused, Former Financial Controller Stephen Dalipanda, former Senior Accountant Randy Hatigeva, former Procurement Officer Robert Manu and former Accounts Officer Dalcy Maena, are facing judgement…
A RULING on a voir dire hearing conducted for three of the four men accused of breaking into the Tech Hub shop in Honiara early this year, and stealing over 80 mobile phones and $560 in cash will be delivered on October 23. The decision follows the closing submissions presented before Deputy Chief Magistrate Ricky…
Boe Community High School (CHS) in South Choiseul successfully held its annual graduation ceremony and prize giving day for its year 13 students this week. The event was held under the theme, “Rising together for a better future,” honoured students completing year 13 and those receiving academic awards. Families, students, staff and community leaders turn…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele MP was graced with a special visit from the esteemed Evangelist Dr. William Folorunso Kumuyi, founder of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, dedicated to spreading the Gospel and nurturing Christian values across the globe. Dr. Kumuyi, who pastors approximately 120,000 worshippers weekly through the ‘Deeper Life Bible Church’ also took time to…
Honiara Table Tennis Association (HTTA) and Smash Down Barriers (SDB) continues to roll-out its table tennis program to communities around Honiara. Early this week SDB and HTTA reach out and rollout the program to Koa Hill community and Mamanawata cummunity. During the session they give opportunity for the young kids who always forgotten in every…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), supported by the RSIPF and Australian Federal Police (AFP) Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP), recently conducted a series of school and community awareness programs in Munda and Noro, Western Province. The visit aimed to acknowledge and thank local communities for their support during the recent Pacific Islands Forum Leaders…
Nearly a thousand patients undergo eye operations every year at the Regional Eye Centre, located at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) in Honiara. That’s, according to the Head of the Eye Department and National Eye Program, Dr. Carole Poloso. Speaking to the Solomon Star in Gizo this week, in an interview Dr. Poloso said that…
After nearly six years of waiting, doctors, nurses, and other health workers at Helena Goldie Hospital (HGH) in Munda, Western Province, have finally received their long-overdue COVID-19 allowance reimbursements from the government. The payments come as part of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services’ (MHMS) commitment to settle outstanding allowances owed to frontline workers…
With the country hosting the 2025 FIBA Melanesian Cup for the first time in its history, one local basketball referees has also made history by marking his debut on the international stage. Twenty-four-year-old Levinne M. Viva is among several top match officials in the region taking part in the third edition of the sub-regional basketball competition…