SOME schools in Honiara have been forced to close their doors due to the continuing inclement weather. The Solomon Star was told that some schools postponed classes as of Tuesday. One parent said he had received a text message from the administration of the school his children are attending that classes would be postponed until…
* Man jailed for hitting brother-in-law with cup* Three-tonne driver’s sentence today* Summons served on duo Man jailed for hitting brother-in-law with cup A YOUNG man who hit his brother-in-law on the head with a cup during a soccer match on Gela last July was yesterday sentenced to one year in prison. Nelson Bonogo…
As the deadline draws near, Chief Electoral Officer and Commissioner of the Solomon Islands Electoral Office (SIEO) made the third and final reminder to the 14 candidates who contested in the 2020 National By-Election to submit their statement of election expense accounts before the deadline, which is on the 23rd February 2021. Chief Electoral Officer and Commissioner, Mrs.…
Constituents of East Malaita have taken delivery of 24 new Suzuki outboard motor (OBM) engines this week, which will boost health services and increase fisheries activities in the area. Deputy Prime Minister and East Malaita MP, Hon. Manasseh Maelanga procured sixteen 15HP and four 40HP engines totaling $540,000.00 from Lee Kwok Kuen using constituency funds…
* Alleged fraudster yet to be summoned * Magistrate to inquire into accused’s state of mind Alleged fraudster yet to be summoned THE case of a man facing numerous charges of false pretense demanding with menace will be brought back to court on February 16. Ngedea is facing 25 counts of false pretense and 21…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has congratulated the new Interim Commissioner of the Telecommunications Commissioner of Solomon Islands (TCSI) Calvin Ziru, on his appointment. A statement issued by the SICCI last week said: “The telecommunication industry has fundamentally changed how people and businesses communicate. A lot has been achieved, but a…
The use of weaved coconut baskets at the Western provincial capital main market has been popular for over four decades now and it is gaining popularity at the Gizo market. Each day visitors and customers would buy themselves a basket before doing their shopping at the market. The use of coconut baskets is to discourage…
Solomon Islands Alumni members of the Emerging Pacific Leaders Dialogue (EPLD) and the Commonwealth Study Conferences (CSC) are mourning the passing away of one of its senior members Sir Paul Tovua. Sir Paul died in Honiara on Friday 5th February 2021. He was the chair of the Solomon Islands EPLD 2010 local organizing committee. Under…
PRIME Minister (PM) Manasseh Sogavare has applauded the support rendered by its donors and partners to the country. In his nationwide address Monday, PM said the Government remains very grateful for the support from its donors and partners, especially to the ministry of health that leads our fight against COVID-19. He said since his last…
AstraZeneca vaccine replaces Pfizer SOLOMON Islands has missed out on the Pfizer Vaccines for 0.25% of our population but there is still hope as Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare assures the country in his nationwide address, Monday. He said that despite missing out on the Pfizer Vaccines for 0.25% of our population, he is pleased…