THE National Referral Hospital has recorded 10 respiratory-related deaths since the country recorded cases of influenza-liked-illnesses in July this year. The Ministry of Health and Medical Services said since July, 1593 respiratory presentations were recorded at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) Emergency Department. It said of these, there have been 10 respiratory-related deaths. “Five of…
Call for submission on Constitutional Amendment Bill THE public is being urged to submit written submissions for the proposed move by the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) to extend the life of parliament by one year. The National Parliament of Solomon Islands Bills and Legislations Committee (BLC) in a move to get the views…
THE long-awaited Forestry Bill is expected to be tabled in Parliament before the end of this year. This was revealed by the Minister of Forestry and Research, Dickson Mua when asked by Member of Parliament for East Honiara, Douglas Ete in parliament last week. Mr Mua said currently the Ministry has answered all questions and…
THE Pacific Games Council says Media in the Solomon Islands plays an important role in delivering a successful Pacific Games next year. This was revealed by the PGC president Vidhya Lakhan last week. He said whilst the PGC appreciates the progress of preparation towards the Pacific Games, the Media has a very important role to…
THE Guadalcanal Provincial Cup tournament is set to kick off at the end of September. This was announced by the General Secretary of the Guadalcanal Football Association (GFA), Josh Kera. “On behalf of the GFA executive and the competition committee would like to announce that the 2022 Guadalcanal Cup Championship will kick off on the…
A Solomon Islands national who was rescued after 47 days at sea on 18 August 2022 on the remote south coast of West New Britain province in Papua New Guinea was safely repatriated to Honiara over the weekend to rejoin his family just before Father’s Day. The Solomon Islands High Commission in Port Moresby facilitated…
IT’S a story that has caught the hearts of many Pacific Islanders. His journey was shared around the region since he was found. After being lost and presumed dead at sea, Webestar Malefo Anisi, was finally reunited with his family over the weekend. His families and relatives already gave up hope after days of search…
Detained fisherman from Bougainville released from Gizo cell after serving term MONDAY May 9th 2022 was just another ordinary day for this 65 year old man from Bougainville in Papua New Guinea (PNG) who normally goes out to do what he love so much – fishing. Navala Banei Kuka is being dubbed ‘an old salt’…
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resource has described an article published by the Solomon Star Newspaper titled “Sogavare lied to us” as misleading and lacking credibility. Chairman of the Lord Howe Fishery Taskforce Lawrence Makili has accused Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and his Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) of lying to people of…
THE national flag carrier Solomon Airlines aircraft Dash-8 is expected to resume full operation by 10th-14 October, 2022. The aircraft is currently undergoing maintenance in Australia at the cost of more than $18m to install two new landing gears and other things need to be done. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Gus Kraus in a recent…