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𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐔 p𝐚𝐲𝐬 t𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 l𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐕𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢, 𝐆𝐂𝐌𝐆 𝐊𝐒𝐭𝐉

The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) joins the nation in mourning the passing of Sir David Vunagi, GCMG KStJ, a distinguished leader, educator, and servant of the people whose unwavering commitment to education, integrity, and public service has left an enduring legacy for our country. Sir David’s life was one of resilience, humility, and dedication…

Influenza outbreak hits Gizo

MANY in Gizo, Western Province, have fallen ill with influenza, according to health officials. A nurse at the Gizo Hospital Outpatient Department confirmed to Solomon Star that a flu outbreak is currently affecting the community. “We have seen a significant number of patients coming in with flu-like symptoms, including fever, cough, body aches, and breathing…

Trio deny false pretence charges

THREE individuals accused of scamming over $4,000 from people seeking seasonal employment in Australia have pleaded not guilty to the allegation. Joe Rex Raukaniu has pleaded not guilty to two counts of False Pretences. His co-accused Shirly Fa’aitoa and Elsie Nagive entered not guilty to one count each of False Pretence. A Pre-Trial conference will…

CSSI ERG personnel successfully complete training with CPLT

A TOTAL of 50 Emergency Response Group (ERG) personnel of the Correctional Service Solomon Islands (CSSI) received their certificates after successfully completed a two-week training recently with the China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) at the Royal Solomon Islands Police headquarters in Rove. CPLT Commissioner Shenghuang Liu said it was both an honour and privilege to…

Tributes to former Governor General

TRIBUTES are flowing since the passing away of Late Most Rt Rev. Sir David Vunagi on Friday. He was 74 at the time of his passing. Sir David Vunagi was called to rest at his private home at Okea in North Guadalcanal. In 2019, Sir David was appointed as the country’s seventh Governor-General, serving until…

PM Manele receives courtesy call from Vietnamese envoy

Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele MP, on Saturday received a courtesy call from His Excellency Pham Hung Tam, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to Solomon Islands. Ambassador Pham, who is based in Canberra, Australia, has a distinguished career in Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including previous postings in Tanzania…