NEW Zealand’s Minister of Defence, Peeni Henare, will visit Honiara this weekend to take part in the 80th anniversary commemoration of the Second World War Battle of Guadalcanal. Minister Henare will be accompanied by New Zealand’s Secretary of Defence, Andrew Bridgman; the Commander of Joint Forces, Rear Admiral James Gilmour; Victoria Cross recipient Mr Willie Apiata; members…
Kilu’ufi Hospital in Malaita Province on Wednesday this week received a brand new vehicle from the Embassy of the Peoples Republic of China to support the National Psychiatric Unit rotational medical service outreach programme in the Province. This much needed support will improve the hospitals clinical services to psychologically ill patients in Malaita communities in…
IN a few days, Solomon Islands’ capital Honiara will be swarmed by foreign and provincial visitors for the 80th Anniversary of the landing of Allied Forces on Guadalcanal. An estimated 200 foreign visitors – largely from the United States, Japan and Australia and New Zealand will join us for the celebration. The US Ambassador to…
THE Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has clarified that the removal of the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation as a State Owned Enterprise is not censorship, nor is it prior restraint. This is a direct response to the Opposition Leader’s confused press statement claiming that the move is an attempt to directly control and…
SEVEN people have been arrested and charged in relation sorcery-related arson case at Bulokalai Village in Aola area, East Central Guadalcanal. Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau in his weekly press conference this week revealed that all suspects were charged with arson and were bailed to appear in court at a later date. “Six suspects were arrested…
A total of 82 people were granted dual citizenship status after Solomon Islands Dual Citizenship Act was enacted four years ago. This was confirmed by the Minister of Home Affairs Christopher Laore in Parliament on Thursday. He was responding to a question raised by Opposition Leader Matthew Wale who asked whether the dual citizenship regulation…
WITH the provincial election coming up in December for Choiseul and Western Provinces, eligible voters are being urged to come forward to register and update their status. That’s according to the Western Province (WP) Registration Manager, Patrick Toiraena. The registration for the Biometric Voters Registration (BVR) was officially launched on Tuesday 2nd August. He called…
Outbreak at Aligegeo PSS claims student’s life ALIGEGEO Provincial Secondary School (PSS) is in danger following the death of a student this week. A likely Malaria outbreak reported at the Aligegeo Provincial Secondary School (PSS) in Malaita Province has already claimed one life while many more have been infected. School Principal Alick Bebesia confirmed the…
OUR PARTY remains united and focused, to deliver on its core mandate and mission to the people of Solomon Islands. The political party wing leader and Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare reaffirms this commitment and solidarity during a Corporate dinner hosted by OUR PARTY. “We will continue to serve our people and country until we…
Aligegeo school suspend classes A likely Malaria outbreak at Aligegeo Provincial Secondary School (PSS) in Malaita Province has forced the school to suspend classes for two days. School principal Alick Bebesia told Solomon Star Auki that an average number of students and staff are currently down with high fever, cough and cold. Mr Bebesia said…