WHILST the arrival of the stranded nationals at the Henderson International Airport sends ripples of uneasiness amongst the public, some government officials are seen on the tarmac without protective gear especially masks. Standard protocols and health safety were not practiced at the tarmac by certain government officials when our nationals coming from the COVID-19 stricken…
Two foreigners to face court Illegal casino case back to court June Two foreigners to face court TWO foreigners accused of attacking a local man last August at Lungga, East of Honiara are intending to bring in a lawyer from Australia to represent them in their trial. This was revealed yesterday in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court…
MORE Community High Schools in Malaita Province have adopted forms six and seven this academic year 2020 which is a good sign for education in Malaita Province, says Premier Daniel Suidani. Premier Suidani said that education remains a priority for the MARA government as clearly stated in its policy statement and translation. He said that…
OPPOSITION leader Matthew Wale urges the prime minister to embrace criticism of government decisions made under the state of emergency powers and not to resort to threats or intimidation to silence critics. The call was made in response to the PM’s speeches delivered on 20th and 22nd May 2020. In his speech, Prime Minister Sogavare…
GIVEN the current global COVID-19 pandemic situation dwindling and affecting ‘business-as-usual’ activities, the Young Entrepreneurs Council Solomon Islands (YECSI) has come up with an innovative approach to use technology to deliver its services and their new in-house programme “Ennovation Blo Iumi”. With support from Strongim Bisnis, an Australian Government initiative working with the private sector…
MALAITA Provincial Government (MPG) has implemented 24 out of the 35 projects approved for implementation under the 2019-2020 financial years. The Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani revealed that of the remaining 11 projects; eight are already in the implementing stage whilst three are yet to start. Premier Suidani revealed this to Solomon Star Auki in…
A TWO-DAY COVID-19 simulation exercise conducted by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) enabled the ministry to identify gaps to improve its preparedness and response to possible entry and outbreak of Covid-19. The exercise was conducted on the 20th and 21st of May before and throughout the 36 hours’ lockdown and was part…
A NEW office has been opened for the National Provident Fund’s youSave saving scheme, Monday. It was located on the ground floor of the Anthony Saru Building in Honiara. “This is a milestone achievement for youSave since its inception in 2017,” says Tony Laugwaro, the scheme’s acting manager. youSave is a saving scheme established for…
POLICE at the Henderson Police Station and Aola Police Post have uprooted a total of 121 marijuana plants in the Jericho area of East Central Guadalcanal on 24 May 2020. Operation Manager at the Henderson Police Station Superintendent Edwin Sevoa says, “When we were in the Jericho area searching for a suspect, a village chief…
THE Government of Japan on Tuesday announced a USD$25.8 million ($216 million) in COVID 19 emergency assistance to the country. Outgoing Japanese Ambassador to the Solomon Islands, Shigeru Toyama revealed during his final courtesy call to Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare. “My government has not yet pledged any emergency assistance against Coronavirus, but responding to your efforts…