THE Diocesan Bishop of Hanuato’o of the Anglican Church of Melanesia, Bishop Alfred Karibongi has described Pamua school in Makira as a century-old institution. He made the description while addressing teachers, students, and nearby villagers at his farewell function at St Stephen Pamua Community College on Sunday, June 21, 2020. Bishop Karibongi said there has…
SOLOMON Islands National Provident Fund Board (SINPFB) says it has purchased the remaining $60 million of the government’s $120 million COVID-19 development bond on Friday 19 June 2020. The other $60 million were earlier purchased by Solomon Islands Electricity Authority (SIEA) and Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA). In accepting the payment, the Minister of Finance…
Sentencing submission for curfew case today Central island’s assault case continues Central island’s assault case continues A MAN accused of breaching the curfew on April 11 in Honiara will appear again in court today. This is for the sentencing submissions and mitigation. This was after Alwyn Soeasi, 19, pleaded guilty to the charge of restriction…
MALAITA Premier Daniel Suidani has lashed out at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade’s (MFAET) clarification of ‘Diplomatic Pouch’ as a piece of plagiarism that lacks credibility. Premier Suidani said the ministry is careless in handling the issue saying that the response does not speak well of the ministry. The premier maintained that…
OPPOSITION leader Matthew Wale has hit out again at the seizure of COVID medical equipment donated to Malaita Province by Taiwan on 11 June. The statement was made after Solomon Star published an article revealing that the Attorney General issued the orders for the seizure of the consignment. The Opposition leader says the revelation that…
WHAT led to the impounding of the Taiwanese supplied medical equipment was not because of the ‘suspicious nature’ of the consignment, but rather, an ‘act of defiance of a government decision’. This was according to Attorney General John Muria Jnr. in a letter addressed to Comptroller of Customs and Acting Police Commissioner on Wednesday 10…
Councillors at war of words again By IAN M.KAUKUI HONIARA City councillor Billy Abae says that the statement by the City Mayor Wilson Mamae alleging that his action and that of his colleague Cr Reginald Ngati breached their bail conditions is “laughable”. Mamae claimed that the attempt by the two councillors on Thursday of last…
THE Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) is yet to respond to a request to ease social distancing at schools. Social distancing rule was applied mainly in schools within the emergency zones like in Honiara. After visiting those schools and conducting awareness to school leaders, MEHRD has encouraged schools within the zone to…
Dr. Rodgers: why we should not suspend SOPE quickly By IAN M.KAUKUI THE decision to suspend or extend the State of Public Emergency (SOPE) in the Solomon Islands will have to be made with careful consideration. Secretary to Prime Minister Dr. Jimmy Rodgers made the statement during the weekly talkback show yesterday over the national…
The Correctional Service Solomon Islands (CSSI) Dietetics & Nutrition department is working to improve inmates’ menu and local food suppliers. Dietetics & Nutrition Officer and Dietetics Counseling Officer Ms Stacy Kofela revealed this during a recent presentation to CSSI executive, a statement from CSSI Media Unit said. Ms Kofela explained the standardised menu are formulated…