TEACHERS who continue to disobey the government’s “No Jab, No Job Policy” are self-terminating themselves from their employment. This was the statement of Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) deputy secretary James Bosamata during a press conference at Mendana Hotel on Wednesday. Mr Bosamata said the vaccination of teachers and students between ages…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police (RSIPF) at Atori Police Station in Malaita Province attended and witnessed a compensation settlement held at Ato village in Baegu Asifola. Three young men were currently serving life imprisonment sentences for that matter. Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita Province Inspector Charles Edward Koto says the compensation was…
The request by the Chinese Embassy in Honiara to the Solomon Islands Government to allow diplomatic Chinese security personnel to protect the Embassy during the November 2021 riots was considered and held in abeyance by the Government. The Government made this clarification in relation to so-called leaked documents circulating on social media that relayed correspondences…
THE Makira Ulawa Province Health Authority is currently investigating local contractors who were engaged in the construction of Taheramo Maternity Clinic in North Ulawa. Director of the Provincial Health Authority John Harara told Solomon Star that the clinic project is incomplete after local contractors walked away from the project taking with them the project materials.…
New group within public service pops in the anti-China campaign A NEW group calling itself, Public Servants for Transparency, has joined the anti-China campaign in Solomon Islands, accusing two senior public servants of selling Solomon Islands’ interest to Chinese control. The group has also issued a veiled warning to Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, saying if…
CHAIRMAN for Parliamentary Foreign Relations Committee Hon Peter Kenilorea Junior says the ‘leaked’ diplomatic notes on arming Chinese embassy personnel in Solomon Islands is a serious concern. Hon Kenilorea said what has unfolded is a clear indication that citizens of this country had been fed with half-truths all along. In a statement today, Opposition MP…
Premier of Rennell and Bellona Province, Hon. Japheth Tuhanuku (MPA) has described Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare’s leadership under current challenging times was “highly commendable.” Premier Tuhanuku personally commended Prime Minister Sogavare when he and members of his 3 months old executive met the Prime Minister in his office. “Prime Minister, my Executive acknowledges your…
STRICT release conditions were applied for parolees and inmates who were given early release last week. Commissioner of Correctional Services Solomon Islands Gabriel Manelusi said these parolees and early release inmates must comply and abide by their condition of release. A total of three parolees and 65 inmates were given early release last week due…
The Government today has cautioned the public to be alert against fake news or misinterpreted commentaries on social media forums following leaked documents containing official correspondences between the Solomon Islands Government and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Embassy in Honiara. The Government said relevant Ministries will issue an official statement soon. “There is nothing…
THE famous KHY Buni Tree area is now restricted as the Provincial Disaster Committee plans towards erecting a fence around the area. The Provincial Disaster Committee (PDC) acting chairman Patrick Toiraena told Solomon Star Gizo that the KHY Buni Tree area will be fenced as soon as the provincial works team returns to Gizo from…