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FOR Roselyn Fa’ari, there’s no Christmas present as sweet as giving birth to twins on Christmas day. She was one of 14 mothers who gave birth on Christmas Day at the National Referral Hospital in Honiara. “They were a real blessing, especially on this Christmas day,” Roselyn told the Solomon Star. “I was filled with…
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PLANS by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to demolish the Red House for the construction of a new Prime Minister’s official residence are a necessary step to preserve the dignity of this stately residence. That’s according to the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. It was responding to a statement by the Office of the…
HONIARA city councilors will elect a new mayor on December 30. City clerk Charles Kelly said nominations will open on the 29thand close within 24 hours followed by the election the next day. “Nominations will open on the 29th of December. This means a whole day and night until 6am the next day and then…
THE 12 newly-elected Honiara City Councilors have been sworn into office on Christmas eve. They include four old councilors and eight new ones. Retaining their seats are caretaker mayor Andrew Leonard Muafor Ward one Ngossi, Jack Maeli Ingi for Ward Five Voekesa, Eric Moses Tema for Ward Seven Matanikau, and Charles Kira for Ward nine…
UP to 10 people are confirmed dead in east Kwaio, Malaita, as a result of a diarrhea outbreak in the area since last month. They include seven children and three adults. Enoch Idui, who comes from the area, said he witnessed a nine-month-old child who died from diarrhea. He said the nurse in charge at…
A TAXI driver in Auki, Malaita, escaped injury when his car collided with a pick-up truck on Christmas eve. Eye-witnesses said the driver was drinking and traveling at high speed when it collided head-on with the passenger truck. Malaita provincial police commander Alfred Uiga confirmed the incident and added the driver escaped unhurt. “The driver…
PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare and his wifeEmmy have to forego their family Christmas celebration this year to allow their children accomplish their ambition of spending Christmas Day sharing God’s message of love and hope with the sick at the National Referral Hospital. Christina, Dr Sheena, Brandt, Shannon, Lilly-Rose and Meredith and their mother Emmy arrived…
THE Rotary Club of Honiara has helped to bring festive cheer to the wards of the National Referral Hospital on Christmas Day. Rotarians were joined by the RAMSI Participating Police Force (PPF) and volunteers to distribute hundreds of presents to patients, staff, family and friends. Gifts included Solrice, Soltuna, soap, noodles, books and toys. Patients…
PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare says he will address in due course concerns raised about the appointment of Peter Shanel as Police, National Security and Correctional Services minister. His comments came after the Opposition called on Mr Sogavare to explain the logic behind the appointment of Mr Shanel, who is facing assault related charges in the…