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…
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…
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…
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…
THE Government’s controversial proposal to extend Parliament by another year is believed to have dominated Caucus discussions on Tuesday, sources told Solomon Star. “It’s perhaps the only item on the agenda,” one source said. There was no immediate confirmation last night on whether Members of Caucus supported the move. “It would be a surprise if…
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…
HONIARA City Councillor for Vura Ward, Reginald Ngati has urged the government and its agencies to deal honestly with the people of this nation with issues of national interest, to avoid embarrassment. Cr Ngati made the call in light of the proposed plan to extend the life of parliament to five years and the issue…
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…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force at the Sexual Assault Unit at the Rove Police Headquarters have arrested and charged a Foreign National for sexual intercourse with a girl under 18-years at an unknown date on month of July 2021. An initial report says that there were two incidents in the month of…
Comptroller’s contract to come under scrutiny JIM Sutton’s multi-million dollar contract as Comptroller of Customs will come under the scrutiny of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) when it meets next week, sources told Solomon Star yesterday. Central to the PAC investigation is why Mr. Sutton’s engagement has commanded nearly $5 million annually in tax-free salary…