MPs OCCUPY NEW HOMES

Gov’t MPs move into Mamara executive house GOVERNMENT politicians have begun moving into executive houses at the controversial Mamara Housing development West of Honiara after the ruling DCGA coalition has bought 50 of the houses. The Government has bought 50 of the houses, which range in prices between $2 million and $3 million each. Two-bedroom…

Data shows slowing Covid-19 rate

Recent data shows Covid-19 cases continue to be detected in the country but at a diminishing rate. Minister of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), Minister Dr. Culwick Togamana confirmed this in his daily Covid-19 situation update, Tuesday night. “Our epidemiological summary of Covid-19 aggregated the testing data shows that Covid-19 cases continue to be detected…

She vows to serve

NEWLY elected Premier for Isabel Province and the country’s first female Premier says her government will work hard to serve its people and the province. Speaking to the Solomon Star in an exclusive interview yesterday Rhoda Sikilabu said there are greater responsibilities ahead and she will work closely with her nine member executive to achieve…

RSIPF, SIAF gear up for Parl sitting

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and Solomon Island Assistance Force (SIAF) are stepping up their training in riot equipment for the scheduled resumption of Parliament meeting next Monday. Commissioner of RSIPF Mr Mostyn Mangau in a statement issued by Police Media Unit said, “The training happened at the Rove Oval with different scenarios…

Mothers & babies safe after fire incident at NRH Post-Natal ward

MHMS: The National Referral Hospital (NRH) is investigating a fire incident that occurred at the hospital’s post-natal ward staff office late Wednesday afternoon, that forced staff, caregivers, mothers and their babies to evacuate the ward. Fortunately, all occupants including new born babies at the ward were unharmed with no injuries incurred during the incident. From…

GP congratulates new lady premier

THE Guadalcanal Provincial Government (GPG) has welcomed and congratulated the new Premier for Isabel Provincial Government Rhonda Sikilabu.  In a letter, the GPG Premier Francis Sade has congratulated the new premier “It is my sincere honour to, on behalf of my Executive Government, congratulate you on your new noble role as the Honorable Premier for…