THE National Referral Hospital (NRH) in Honiara is faced with an acute shortage of wheelchairs, which impacts its services. The demand for wheelchairs continues to increase as more people are admitted at the hospital. Most of those in need of wheelchairs are patients with amputated legs, a nurse told Solomon Star last week. The officer…
MARIJUANA farming is reportedly increasing in Malaita Province. Despite the legal prohibition of marijuana cultivation and use, locals continue to engage in cultivating the drug for sale, with some owning large-scale farms. Reports indicate that marijuana farming activities are primarily taking place in rural areas of the province, where police presence is limited, making it…
THE Acting Prime Minister Bradley Tovosia has lauded the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) 2025 contestants describing them as the ‘Pearls of the Pacific’, who demonstrate the true essence of beauty. At the same time, he hailed the pageant theme of ‘leadership in diversity and adversity’ as a reminder of true leadership, which is not…
Malaita Province will tomorrow celebrate a significant infrastructure advancement with the official commissioning of three new bridges along the Auki-Dala road strip (17km). This project, supported by the government and funded through the World Bank’s Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP 1), enhances accessibility to services. The newly constructed bridges—Koa, Bi’o 1, and Bi’o…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele MP has arrived in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to attend the prestigious 2025 World Governments Summit. The event featuring global leaders will take place from February 11th to 13th. The Summit brings together global leaders and policymakers, providing a platform to discuss key issues impacting governance, innovation, and development worldwide.…
Solomon Airlines has announced an international air fare sale just in time for Valentines Day, offering up to 20% off regular fares on selected Pacific routes. In a statement issued today the national carrier said; ‘Solomon Airlines Share the Love Fares’ are on sale for 10 days only or until sold out. The specials fares…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) held a farewell ceremony recently at Rove police headquarters for three China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) members who deployed to Solomon Islands (SI) in April last year. The event was attended by the RSIPF Commissioner, Mr. Mostyn Mangau, and his executive, who gathered to express their gratitude and…
The Health Minister, Dr. Paul Bosawai; Chair of the Parliamentary Health Committee, Hon. Morris Toiraena; and health officials on Saturday made a courtesy visit to the Managing Director of MIOT International Hospital, Dr. Prithvi Mohandas, in Chennai, India. During the courtesy visit, Health Minister Hon. Bosawai thanked MIOT International for the invitation to MIOT International’s…
TRAFFIC was briefly held up on Saturday evening after two vehicles collided at the road junction coming out from the Lawson Tama Stadium opposite the National Referral Hospital (NRH). The collision involved a three tonne pick up truck and a car. The accident occurred around 6pm in the evening which resulted in the held up…
FIVE communities in Areo, Ward 3 of West Kwara’ae, Malaita Province, have come together to repair their deteriorating road. The one-kilometer stretch had worsened over time, leading to the suspension of bus services to the provincial capital, Auki. As a result, residents were forced to walk the distance to reach town. Rather than waiting for…