Leprosy disease is no longer an issue for the Solomon Islands, an Advocacy Facilitator for Leprosy disease within the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) says. Speaking during a health consultation meeting this week, Oliver Merpirla said Solomon Islands was taken off the red list since 1995. “Solomon Islands was listed as a leprosy…
The Acting Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga has thanked the Solomon Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand Her Excellency Mrs Joy Kere for progressing the interests of Solomon Islands in New Zealand. High Commissioner Kere is currently in Honiara to update the Government on the progresses made by the High Commission Office in Wellington, especially, on…
MOTHER of late David Morton Sireheti Saemala (23), who died in police custody at the Central Police Station Watch House Cell on Monday 27th June, is seeking justice for his son. In a letter to media yesterday, May Saemala said she was not convinced by the statement by the Prime Minister to the Nation –…
THE current trip to Taiwan by a 16-member government delegation is costing tax-payers more than $1.6million. This was revealed in a report obtained by the paper yesterday from sources close to the Ministry of Finance. This came after concerns were raised by the huge number of officials and the likely cost involved in the trip.…
The Leader of the Independent Group in Parliament, Hon. Dr. Derek Sikua has raised concern over Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare’s proposals with mainland China. Last week PM had met the visiting PNG-based Chinese Envoy to Honiara. Dr Sikua in the statement said, PM had told the visiting envoy that United Democratic Party (UDP) may establish…
HONIARA City Councilors are expected to meet to decide the fate of Mayor Alfrence Fatai. This came after the notice moved by member for Ngossi ward, Andrew Mua had been accepted by the council. HCC Clerk, Charles Kelly confirmed on Wednesday that his office is only waiting for legal advice from Attorney General Chamber before…
THE GOVERNMENT through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is expected to announce the two diplomats to head the mission in Taiwan and the United Nations in New York, United States next month. This came after the Ministry had received the agreement from Taiwan to allow its diplomat to take up the post there. While for…
Public Servants urged to be careful when posting statements in social media PUBLIC officers have been cautioned about exposing government’s confidential information and raising serious allegation over the social media. Permanent Secretary (PS) for the Ministry of Public Service Nego Sisiolo in an interview with the Solomon Star on Tuesday warned public servants to be…
The prosecution will be updating the court on the status of investigation on the armed robbery of the Bank of South Pacific Bank (BSP) in Auki. Public Prosecutor Bradley Dalipanda yesterday informed the court that he has updates from investigations on the matter. He however said it was appropriate that he update the court on…
MORE time has been given for prosecution to consider withdrawing unlawful wounding charges against some of the men accused of the armed robbery outside of the Bank of Pacific (BSP) at Point Cruz earlier this year. That was supposed to be done on Tuesday in the Honiara Magistrates Court. Public Prosecutor Ishmael Kekou said prosecution…