CHINA’S VISIT TO MALAITA By ANDREW FANASIA OFFICIALS from the Chinese Embassy in Honiara made a special trip to Malaita at the invitation of two MPs from the province on Monday. This was revealed exclusively by China’s Acting Ambassador to Solomon Islands Yao Ming, Tuesday. Ambassador Ming, who was part of the team, was invited by…
PROVINCIAL Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS) minister Rollen Seleso says he has resolved his differences with Malaita Premier Daniel Suidani during a meeting in Honiara, Tuesday. Seleso earlier warned Suidani he will suspend the Malaita Provincial Government if the premier refuses to cooperate with the Government on COVID-19 efforts. Suidani fired back in his letter…
Peter Kenilorea Junior has tendered his resignation as the Deputy Opposition leader, on Monday the 11th of May, 2020. In an official post on his Facebook page, Mr. Kenilorea thanked the Opposition group for their support during his tenure as the Deputy Leader. “I remain a loyal opposition member, focusing on my role as Chair of…
ORAL pre-trial conference on the case of seven men accused of attacking and damaging properties belonging to the Member of Parliament for North Malaita Senley Levi Filualea will be made in court on May 20. Dates for the trial will also be fixed following the pre-trial conference. Iki Olomea, Simon Safusi, Arnold Emarald, Chris Lusibaea,…
Nauru teens charged for local’s death Aulanga: Burglars will not go undetected Man jailed for break-in, stoning police ‘Police must be accorded respect’ Nauru teens charged for local’s death THE two teenagers accused of the death of a Solomon Islander in the Republic of Nauru in February are now facing murder charges. This was after…
PEOPLE living near Taba’a Bridge along the North Road in Malaita Province were asked to stay away from Taba’a Bridge for safety purposes. The call came after children were seen playing and bathing under the collapsed bridge with little regard to the load above. According to locals spoken to over the weekend, children, and youths…
WHILST the Government and the Ministry of Health and Medical Services continue to pool all resources and prioritise the COVID-19 pandemic, we must not take our eyes off other health issues affecting the country. This concern was echoed by the Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Island Dr. Lachlan Strahan last week. The Solomon Star understands…
THE COVID-19 Oversight Committee has finalized a new 2020 COVID-19 Regulation 2 to replace the existing one. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said that the new regulation was developed following a review on the implementation of the old regulation which was gazette by the Governor-General Sir David Vunagi over the last few months. Sogavare said upon…
TEACHERS and students particularly those in the declared emergency zones such as Honiara are likely to face an uphill battle when classes commence this month. That’s according to some teachers expressing their concern to Solomon Star last night. It was understood that Honiara was declared an Emergency Zone by the Government in response to the…
Chinese shops caught in illegal beche-de-mer trade By WILSON SAENI In Auki FIVE Chinese shops in Auki were now forced to close down after being caught engaging in illegal beche-de-mer trades in Malaita. The seizer was made as a result of a collaborative effort from the Malaita Provincial Fishery Office and Auki Police found those…