The public is urged to remain vigilant by practicing safety measures in light of the surge in covid-19 cases in the country. With the total of 6,348 cases recorded as of Wednesday 23 February with a total of 87 deaths since the outbreak in January, Health and Medical Services Minister has warned against ignorance of…
OPPOSITION Leader Honorable Matthew Wale says the lack of government foresight, direction and leadership is making the COVID crisis even worse. Wale made a statement today (Thursday 24th of February) in response to concerns raised by provincial health authorities that the lack of any national response plan for the provinces is even worse than the…
OVER 900 teachers in Malaita Province will be affected as the government implements its ‘no jab no job policy’ this month. Information obtained from the Malaita Education Authority (MEA) stated that a majority of the 2437 teachers serving in Malaita Province have already received their COVID-19 jabs. However, MEA chief education officer Andy Siarani said…
DURING this health crisis its time this nation must show and reflect on its Christian positive ways and values to our communities at this difficult period. This was highlighted by the Chairman of the Western Provincial Disaster Operations Committee (PDOC) Jeffrey Wickham recently. “In this challenging time, it’s time for us as a Christian nation…
THE Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani and his delegation is currently visiting sites identified to host infrastructure developments under the US SCALE Project in Malaita Province. Speaking to Solomon Star Auki on Wednesday Premier Suidani said the two-day visit will cover North and East Malaita with a stopover at Malu’u. Mr Suidani said his team…
MALAITANS stranded in Honiara are returning to the province in outboard motors under the cover of darkness to avoid being caught by police. Solomon Star Auki, was reliably informed that many Malaitans are returning home using outboard motors (OBM) since the border restrictions implemented last month during the COVID-19 community transmission in Honiara. The source…
NORO in Western Province continue to experience an increasing number of people especially youths roaming the street and communities drunk while causing nuisance, playing loud music and even causes troubles. And this had raised complaints and concern from residents in Noro. Because of the concern Noro Oversight Committee Inspector, Robert Hickie said they will try to…
THE mother of one of the two fishermen from Buin, Bougainville who was allegedly beaten up by Border Police officers in Solomon Islands at the PNG-SI border has decided to speak out about the assault incident, early this month. PNG blogger, Big Pat yesterday reported that Mrs Elaine Tobaea, the mother of Tauku Obree Greg,…
OFFICERS of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at the National Traffic Department are investigating a traffic accident, which involved a Police vehicle and a Toyota caldina car along Kukum Highway, in Honiara on 12 February 2022. Supervising Director of the National Traffic Department Inspector, Hugo Maelasi says, “The Police vehicle was driven by a Police…
Increased fuel price forces surge in produces at Gizo market INCREASE in fuel price especially petrol in Western Province has resulted in a knock-on effect with market vendors increasing the price of their produce at the Gizo main market. The Gizo main market currently opens three days a week for only fully vaccinated vendors and…