The Government has re-appointed two Permanent Secretaries following the end of their contracts recently. Karen Galokale was re-appointed to the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services, a position she held for the past four years. Similarly, Riley Mesepitu was re-appointed to the Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration, a position he held…
Sifoni falsely accused Claims MARA executive run by 2 men Top premier advisor defends role FORMER Malaita Deputy Premier Randol Sifoni says he humbly accepted his termination after receiving a petition letter from the M4D regime and a termination letter. Sifoni told the Solomon Star in an exclusive interview on Tuesday from his home…
PICs can be wiped off from the map, US Senator warns A UNITED States (US) Senator has warned that Pacific Island Countries (PICs) or nations could be wiped out from the map, urging regional leaders to be more involved in addressing the climate change crisis. Senator Brian Schatz was speaking at a news conference…
At least 500 plus police officers will be deployed during the lock-down exercise operation that will start on 29 August and finish on 31 August 2021. COVID-19 Police Operation Commander Simpson Pogeava said the lock-down will start at 6 pm on 29 August and will finish at 6 am on 31 August 2021, a statement…
1 new covid-19 case PM assures the nation WHILE Prime Minister Sogavare is confident in his leadership in the fight against COVID-19 the country had registered one new case of COVID-19 under the category of ships last week. He announced this latest case in his fortnightly nationwide address yesterday. Sogavare confirmed that the positive…
Malaita Province Deputy Premier Randoll Sifoni is expected to receive his marching orders any time this week. Sources within the MARA government confirmed this to Solomon Star Auki over the weekend stating Mr Sifoni will receive his marching orders after going against MARA principles. Lately Premier Daniel Suidani and his Deputy who is currently the…
THE Government has announced that there will be a 36 hours Lock-down for Honiara City as an Emergency Zone. In a statement on Friday, the Government said this is due to the surge of the deadly COVID-19 delta variant strain globally and in our neighbouring countries. Therefore, there is a need to test and sharpen…
Country sitting on a time-bomb with more guns, ammunition still at large SOLOMON Islands is sitting on a time-bomb with a large number of high powered guns and ammunition still out there in the hands of certain members of the public. The story of an armed group calling on the Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare…
Dr Aipia accuses police of conspiracy, will claim more for loss of business DR REGINALD AIPIA – the man who took the government to court and won a $56 million settlement over false accusation of illegally harvesting beche de mer – has accused police and fisheries officers of conspiracy to destroy his business. At…
HONIARA is becoming a home to used cars, vehicles and ships imported into the country with no emission standard policy in place, says Opposition Leader and Member of Parliament for Aoke Langalanga, Matthew Wale. Mr Wale shared the statement with the Solomon Star, ahead of the COP26 which will be attended by officials from the…