Papatura prepares for border reopening

FOLLOWING the announcement by Prime Minister (PM) Manasseh Sogavare recently for the reopening of the international border by 1st July, a number of tourism operators are preparing for the arrival of overseas guests. One of them is Papatura Island Retreat on Isabel. In a statement via its Facebook page, the Island Retreat said; “Woo Hoo International borders are opening on 1st July! After…

Bad boy turns a star

HE is one of the lads despised by villagers because of his daily involvement in anti-social behaviour, the illegal brewing of kwaso, drunkenness, burglary and disturbances within his village. This lad also has scars on his body as proof of his once “rambo-style” nature. He is 18-year-old Leeroy Alulu. In his village at Loina, North…

DCGA BID TO DEFER ELECTION

THE ruling Coalition Government has launched its secret weapon in a bid to defer the National General Election next year, telling voters the Government has already completed consultations on the matter with Premiers, Churches and the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI). Solomon Star has obtained a copy of the 19-page dossier called…

All SoPE orders revoked, time to work

PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare on Friday has revoked the State of Public Emergency (SoPE) orders within the emergency zones. This means many of the restrictions within the emergency zones in Honiara, Auki, Gizo, Munda, Noro, Marovo and other declared emergency zones have been lifted and removed. The order had seen the closure of public space,…