Nafinua records measles cases

NAFINUA clinic in east Kwara’ae, Malaita province has recorded 7 measles cases so far. This was through a report submitted to Kilu’ufi hospital last week. Nafinua clinic is the main center that looks after the eastern region to monitor the recent measles outbreak. According to measles team at Kilu’ufi hospital, they divided Malaita into four…

Safe spaces help kids recover from flash flooding

Solomon Islands children, parents and teachers have benefited from World Vision’s Child Friendly Spaces (CFS) program established following flash flooding in Honiara and Guadalcanal plains on April 3. The Child Friendly Space project, set up by World Vision Solomon Islands following the floods, has transformed the lives of children and touched the hearts of parents…

‘Use your royalty payments wisely’

The Ministry of Finance and Treasury is currently processing the much awaited Gold Ridge royalty payment. In light of a payout Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII) has cautioned the 16 tribes of Gold Ridge who will be receiving their royalty payments this week to spend their money wisely. The payment comes after almost 3 years…

Hatate to get $3m in shipping grant

Hatate Development Company from North West Choiseul this morning will receive $3millionin shipping grant from their outgoing Member of Parliament (MP) Connelly Sandakabatu. Mr Sandakabatu on Wednesday told Solomon Star that he would hand over the grant to the company today. “Today I will handover $3m to Hatate Development Company (HDC) sought from our shipping…

Tourism impacts here

TOURISTS are spending more during their visits into the country last year and early part of this year compared to the previous years. This was revealed in an international survey conducted last year conducted by Solomon Island Visitors Bureau (SIVB) and Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT). The survey revealed that the total expenditure recorded…

Do not to litter the overhead pass

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Don Bosco students renovate classrooms in Ngalibiu

Students of Ngalimbiu primary school in North Guadalcanal can now enjoy a much more conducive environment to learn after carpentry students from Don Bosco Henderson helped to renovate part of the old classroom blocks recently. Martha Rex, headmistress of Ngalibiu primary school said the students and staff are so excited with the latest development because…