MHMS warns of smoking in public places

This World No Tobacco Day (May 31), the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) reminds the public that, under the Tobacco Control Act 2010, it is illegal to smoke in workplaces, schools, hospitals, clinics and public transport such as buses, taxis and pick-up trucks. You must not smoke in these areas. ‘Smoking is not…

SINU staff to Korea for training

A TEN member team from the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) left the country over the weekend for a two week training program at Pukyong National University (PKNU). The staff left the country Saturday. A statement from the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) office in Honiara said that this training will help the recipients so…

8 homes burnt after alleged killing

Police call for calm MALAITA Province Police commander Alfred Uiga is calling for calm after eight homes were burnt in retaliation for a death of an elderly man. Mr Uiga told the Solomon Star in Auki, police are taking control of the situation at a village called Zion, along the South Road, Malaita. “I condemned…

MP focuses water, sanitation

MEMBER of Parliament (MP) for Temotu Pele Constituency and Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Dudley Kopu say he is looking forward at addressing the essential services for his people especially in the area of water supply and sanitation. Speaking to the people on Reef Islands last week at the launching of three water supply projects…

MP lauds donors

MEMBER of Parliament (MP) for Temotu Pele, Dudley Kopu has acknowledged donors that help him to complete the three water supply projects that was launched last week. The three water supply projects were launched at separate locations in the Temotu Pele constituency. “Many people around the world strive for water but we are lucky the…

Visale parish prepares for silver jubilee

THE Visale Catholic mother church will be celebrating its 50th silver Jubilee next month. According to Solomon Star northwest Guadalcanal stringer John Toki, the programme will start on June 3rd and finishes 5th. “Preparation for the programme is underway and hopefully things will get ready in the next few days before the event takes place,”…

AOG superintendent visits South Korea

SOLOMON Islands Christians need to strengthen their prayer lives and make strong commitment to God every day. Assemblies of God (AOG) Solomon Islands superintendent, Reverend John Subu highlighted this after he returned from Asia Pacific AOG Fellowship in Seoul, Korea from May 10-11 2016. He was joined by other superintendents from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand,…