THE Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani and his delegation is currently visiting sites identified to host infrastructure developments under the US SCALE Project in Malaita Province. Speaking to Solomon Star Auki on Wednesday Premier Suidani said the two-day visit will cover North and East Malaita with a stopover at Malu’u. Mr Suidani said his team…
MALAITANS stranded in Honiara are returning to the province in outboard motors under the cover of darkness to avoid being caught by police. Solomon Star Auki, was reliably informed that many Malaitans are returning home using outboard motors (OBM) since the border restrictions implemented last month during the COVID-19 community transmission in Honiara. The source…
The country’s national men’s football team will play three friendly matches in Queensland, Australia before leaving for Qatar to play the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ OFC preliminary competition. The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) made the confirmation, Wednesday. The first friendly match will be up against Brisbane Roar on March 1st. Starting off their…
NORO in Western Province continue to experience an increasing number of people especially youths roaming the street and communities drunk while causing nuisance, playing loud music and even causes troubles. And this had raised complaints and concern from residents in Noro. Because of the concern Noro Oversight Committee Inspector, Robert Hickie said they will try to…
THE mother of one of the two fishermen from Buin, Bougainville who was allegedly beaten up by Border Police officers in Solomon Islands at the PNG-SI border has decided to speak out about the assault incident, early this month. PNG blogger, Big Pat yesterday reported that Mrs Elaine Tobaea, the mother of Tauku Obree Greg,…
OFFICERS of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at the National Traffic Department are investigating a traffic accident, which involved a Police vehicle and a Toyota caldina car along Kukum Highway, in Honiara on 12 February 2022. Supervising Director of the National Traffic Department Inspector, Hugo Maelasi says, “The Police vehicle was driven by a Police…
Increased fuel price forces surge in produces at Gizo market INCREASE in fuel price especially petrol in Western Province has resulted in a knock-on effect with market vendors increasing the price of their produce at the Gizo main market. The Gizo main market currently opens three days a week for only fully vaccinated vendors and…
The 2023 Pacific Games is forecasted to become a major economic booster for the country and preparations to achieve the goal cannot be disturbed regardless of the covid-19 situation in the country. Dealing with Covid-19 and dealing with the Pacific games infrastructures at the same time are equally important issues for the Government and Donor…
Coffee is one of Angola’s largest agricultural products. Whilst under Portuguese rule in 1575, Angola was the third-largest producer of coffee in the world. Solomon Islands Deputy Commissioner General and Pavilion Director Mr Dennis Marita attended the launching of a 5 day program for Coffee Lovers and Professionals held at the Angola Pavilion on Friday…
REPORTS of health workers welfare not well looked after has irked the Opposition, calling on the government to urgently address their concerns. Opposition Leader Hon Matthew Wale said concerns have been raised with his office from health workers that they have not been well looked after. “We have received concerns from health workers that they…