FOLLOWING the announcement by Prime Minister (PM) Manasseh Sogavare recently for the reopening of the international border by 1st July, a number of tourism operators are preparing for the arrival of overseas guests. One of them is Papatura Island Retreat on Isabel. In a statement via its Facebook page, the Island Retreat said; “Woo Hoo International borders are opening on 1st July! After…
New Japanese Ambassador to Solomon Islands, His Excellency MIWA Yoshiaki, paid a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare this morning. Welcoming His Excellency MIWA Yoshiaki, Prime Minister Sogavare said, Solomon Islands and Japan are on a wonderful journey together. Eighty years after the battle on Guadalcanal and Japan continues to stand tall…
HE is one of the lads despised by villagers because of his daily involvement in anti-social behaviour, the illegal brewing of kwaso, drunkenness, burglary and disturbances within his village. This lad also has scars on his body as proof of his once “rambo-style” nature. He is 18-year-old Leeroy Alulu. In his village at Loina, North…
THE no jab, no job policy for public servants in the country remains as it is despite the lift of the domestic Covid-19 restriction in the country. This was the response from Secretary to the Prime Minister Dr. Jimmie Rodgers to a question raised on what will happen on those self-terminated public servants who refused…
THE ruling Coalition Government has launched its secret weapon in a bid to defer the National General Election next year, telling voters the Government has already completed consultations on the matter with Premiers, Churches and the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI). Solomon Star has obtained a copy of the 19-page dossier called…
PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare on Friday has revoked the State of Public Emergency (SoPE) orders within the emergency zones. This means many of the restrictions within the emergency zones in Honiara, Auki, Gizo, Munda, Noro, Marovo and other declared emergency zones have been lifted and removed. The order had seen the closure of public space,…
KNOXLEY ATU – founder and principal security advisor to Malaita Premier Daniel Suidani – has surrendered to authorities, Honiara police confirmed yesterday. Atu was brought to Honiara on a 60hp outboard motor, possibly from Auki on Thursday. A police launch met Mr. Atu’s party halfway between Honiara and Auki, police said. “Atu’s surrender is a…
STUDENTS can still proceed with their registration and attend classes with or without vaccination because a jab rollout exercise will be conducted later in all schools. That’s according to the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) following concerns from a number of parents whose children are yet to be vaccinated and undergo registration.…
THERE were 1044 international arrivals into the country in the first quarter of 2022. The National Statistics Office released the first quarter of International Arrivals Statistics for this year on Wednesday 25th May 2022. Government Statistician Douglas Kimi said the 1044 total arrivals recorded in the first quarter is a decrease of 11.1% compared to…
LOCAL sensational singer, Jaro will be performing a show tonight at the Mansfield Tavern, Brisbane. The son of Solomon Islands legendary singer, Sharzy is currently on tour in Australia. In an earlier interview, Jaro said his final show of the ‘Home-Sick’ Tour was supposed to be the one on 14th May 2022. But that depends…