Ming on coronavirus

THE local mainstream media and social media users are being encouraged to present factual information about the coronavirus outbreak to the citizens which might trigger panic. Speaking to members of the local media on Monday, Counsellor (Political) and Deputy Chief of Mission for the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Papua New Guinea…

MP supports Beulah with OBM

Beulah Provincial Secondary School (BPSS) in New Georgia Island, Western Province has taken delivery of a new outboard motor (OBM) thanks to the member of Parliament for South New Georgia Rendova Tetepare (SNRT) Constituency Danny Philip. Mr Philip recently donated a 40 hp Suzuki OBM to the school. It was delivered to the school through…

Gizo’s new footpath progressing 

THE construction of a footpath in Gizo, Western Province under the Community Access and Urban Service Enhancement (CAUSE) project is progressing well. That’s according to the CAUSE Works Supervisor Edwin Ghasapio. Speaking to the paper in an interview yesterday Mr Ghasapio said that the footpath is 300 meter length that has already started from the…

Health ministry response to report

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) has responded to a report of suspected 2019 novel coronavirus persons who displayed flu-like symptoms on a shipping vessel docking off Rennell island. In a statement the ministry said it is responding to the situation by sending a medical team to the shipping vessel that is currently…

Dr Lachlan: cable will benefit Choiseul

AUSTRALIAN High Commissioner to Solomon Islands Dr Lachlan Strahan says the 730km submarine fibre optic cable will bring significant benefits to the people of Choiseul Province through faster internet use. He made the remarks at the officially commissioning of the Taro cable landing station early this week. The Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare along with Dr…

RIPEL Committee concludes investor dialogue series

The RIPEL Cabinet Sub-Committee has recently completed a series of The Investor Dialogue at the National Hosting Authority conference room at town ground. High Level officials in Government Ministries will demonstrate clear strategic actions to enhance investment in any rural regions, specifically Russell Islands.   Technical people and high-level officials from the Government ministries came together…

PM opens Taro Cable Landing Station

PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare has officially opened the Taro Cable Landing Station in Taro, Choiseul province, Monday. Speaking at the ceremony, Prime Minister Sogavare said the occasion marks yet another milestone achievement for the Government and people of Solomon Islands. He said for the very first time a young nation like ours now have access…

FC Isabel Vanuatu bound

FC Isabel United left the country for Vanuatu to play two friendly matches in Port Vila. Reports reaching Star Sports confirmed a total of 23 players and two officials traveled to Vanuatu on Monday. Earlier the club’s assistant coach told Star Sports they were very honored as one of the new football club in the Telekom…

Violence consultation for CIP Chiefs, elders

CHIEFS and elders of eight communities in the Russell Islands, Savo and Ngella in Central Province are undergoing gender equality, sexual and gender based violence consultations conducted by the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) inTulagi. The consultation is a partnership between the RSIPF and non-government organization, ‘Stage of Change’ in partnership with the Ministry…