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𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐔 p𝐚𝐲𝐬 t𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 l𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐕𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢, 𝐆𝐂𝐌𝐆 𝐊𝐒𝐭𝐉

The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) joins the nation in mourning the passing of Sir David Vunagi, GCMG KStJ, a distinguished leader, educator, and servant of the people whose unwavering commitment to education, integrity, and public service has left an enduring legacy for our country. Sir David’s life was one of resilience, humility, and dedication…

Influenza outbreak hits Gizo

MANY in Gizo, Western Province, have fallen ill with influenza, according to health officials. A nurse at the Gizo Hospital Outpatient Department confirmed to Solomon Star that a flu outbreak is currently affecting the community. “We have seen a significant number of patients coming in with flu-like symptoms, including fever, cough, body aches, and breathing…

Trio deny false pretence charges

THREE individuals accused of scamming over $4,000 from people seeking seasonal employment in Australia have pleaded not guilty to the allegation. Joe Rex Raukaniu has pleaded not guilty to two counts of False Pretences. His co-accused Shirly Fa’aitoa and Elsie Nagive entered not guilty to one count each of False Pretence. A Pre-Trial conference will…

CSSI ERG personnel successfully complete training with CPLT

A TOTAL of 50 Emergency Response Group (ERG) personnel of the Correctional Service Solomon Islands (CSSI) received their certificates after successfully completed a two-week training recently with the China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) at the Royal Solomon Islands Police headquarters in Rove. CPLT Commissioner Shenghuang Liu said it was both an honour and privilege to…

Tributes to former Governor General

TRIBUTES are flowing since the passing away of Late Most Rt Rev. Sir David Vunagi on Friday. He was 74 at the time of his passing. Sir David Vunagi was called to rest at his private home at Okea in North Guadalcanal. In 2019, Sir David was appointed as the country’s seventh Governor-General, serving until…

PM Manele receives courtesy call from Vietnamese envoy

Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele MP, on Saturday received a courtesy call from His Excellency Pham Hung Tam, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to Solomon Islands. Ambassador Pham, who is based in Canberra, Australia, has a distinguished career in Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including previous postings in Tanzania…

‘Open up land for development’

PRIME Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has reiterated calls for land owning groups and resource owners in Malaita to allow their land to foster development. He was speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony on Tuesday at the provincial capital of Auki. The breaking of ground was to officially commence the Auki road rehabilitation project made possible through…

PM gets courtesy visit from Peru’s non-resident envoy

Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele on Friday got a courtesy call from His Excellency Mr. Vitaliano Gallardo Valencia, non-resident Ambassador of Peru to the Solomon Islands. During the visit he extended his warm congratulations to Ambassador Gallardo Valencia, a seasoned diplomat with a career in the Peruvian Foreign Service since 1992, brings extensive international experience. …

Malaitans told to look after road infrastructure

Minister for Infrastructure Development (MID) Manasseh Maelanga appeals to the people of Malaita to embrace collective responsibility in caring for the region’s roads and infrastructure. His remarks were made during the launch of the Auki Road Network Rehabilitation Project in Auki on Tuesday, 4th March. Minister Maelanga emphasised that the success of infrastructure projects relies…

MECDM PS urges project expansion to other provinces

THE Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM), Susan Sulu has called for the replication of the newly launched Climate Smart Social Services Programme in other provinces of the country. PS Sulu made the call at the launch of the SBD53.8Million partnership between the United Nations International Children’s…