Munda shops reject ‘legal tender’ coins By TERENCE ZIRUIn Gizo Three shops in Munda have reportedly rejected the Solomon Islands legal tender 10 cent (10¢) coins when a local decided to use them to purchase a roll of cigarette on Tuesday, 28th January. Describing himself as an average person struggling in such difficult economic times,…
GOV’T ACTS ON CORONAVIRUS INCOMING travellers who have been to countries that have confirmed cases of the coronavirus will not be allowed into the country. That’s according to new laws the government put in place yesterday to protect the country and people from the rapidly spreading coronavirus. Minister for Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration, Clezy…
Solomon Islands Red Cross (SIRC) Society has clarified on rumors circulating about a recruitment drive for volunteers to travel to Australia to help in response to effects of recent bushfires. The statement comes amidst situation early this week, many individuals around Honiara called the Solomon Islands Red Cross Society to inquire about the news…
Work is now underway to extend berthing space for patrol boats of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) Maritime Aola Base in Honiara with the construction of a dolphin wharf funded by the International Division of the Australian Defence Force as part of the Defence Cooperation Program (DCP). The overseas company, McConnell Dowell is…
VOTERS of the Fataleka Constituency in Malaita have urged their former member of Parliament (MP) Steve Abana to return machines he bought with the $1.5 million in 2018 from the constituency funds but never delivered it. Chief Andrew Balasi of Fataleka said they have already got documents to prove the payment made for the three…
Traveling passengers to Honiara onboard ships are being urged to think of safety and take precautions when traveling. Auki Police Community Policing and Crime Prevention Unit Sergeant Willie Fafoi made the reminder to the public at the Auki wharf before ships leave for Honiara. The Solomon Star Auki caught up with Mr Fafoi at the…
VARIOUS schools in Malaita have not properly commenced the 2020 academic year as more teachers have not reached their respective schools yet. According to the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) school calendar, registration should begin on Monday 20th January and the academic year should begin on 27th January. However, a visit to…
ABOUT 95 untrained teachers in the Western Province are undergoing Teachers in Training (TIT) course. The training is being conducted in the Western provincial capital, Gizo. It was conducted by the Ministry of Education Education with funding support from the Australian Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). According to the Dr.…
As of 30th January 2020 the Ministry of Health has confirmed that there are NO confirmed or suspected Coronavirus cases in the Country. The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) will continue to provide update and inform the general public through the mainstream media. The MHMS closely monitored the situation and working closely with…
THE Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) together with the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday commemorated this year’s world Leprosy day in Honiara. The event was celebrated based on the theme ‘Triple Zero Campaign: Zero Transmission, Zero Disabilities and Zero Discrimination.’ Speaking on behalf of the permanent secretary, National Director of Nursing Michael Larui said…