Poor waste management threatens environment

Lack of waste management has become a general environmental issue and has gained considerable attention in recent years in the Solomon Islands. The country has experienced an increasing amount of wastes (plastic bottles, coconut husk and bags) being littered into the environment over the years. The government through the Ministry of Environment has identified the…

Is it legal?

Munda shops reject ‘legal tender’ coins By TERENCE ZIRUIn Gizo Three shops in Munda have reportedly rejected the Solomon Islands legal tender 10 cent (10¢) coins when a local decided to use them to purchase a roll of cigarette on Tuesday, 28th January. Describing himself as an average person struggling in such difficult economic times,…

Airlines loses on Brisbane-Munda route

THE Brisbane-Munda direct service is a loss for Solomon Airlines. Solomon Airlines Manager Commercial Collin Sigamanu told reporters in a press conference during the Tourism Focus last Friday.  “If we want Munda to become viable, it needs to reach 80 passengers,” he said. The airlines introduced the service in March 2019 after Munda was declared…

New travel restrictions in force

GOV’T ACTS ON CORONAVIRUS INCOMING travellers who have been to countries that have confirmed cases of the coronavirus will not be allowed into the country. That’s according to new laws the government put in place yesterday to protect the country and people from the rapidly spreading coronavirus. Minister for Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration, Clezy…

Constituents want machines back

VOTERS of the Fataleka Constituency in Malaita have urged their former member of Parliament (MP) Steve Abana to return machines he bought with the $1.5 million in 2018 from the constituency funds but never delivered it. Chief Andrew Balasi of Fataleka said they have already got documents to prove the payment made for the three…

Public urged to think safety 

Traveling passengers to Honiara onboard ships are being urged to think of safety and take precautions when traveling.  Auki Police Community Policing and Crime Prevention Unit Sergeant Willie Fafoi made the reminder to the public at the Auki wharf before ships leave for Honiara. The Solomon Star Auki caught up with Mr Fafoi at the…