NPF ‘Negotiating’ new management deal for Tavanipupu Resort THE Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) is believed to be considering new management for its Tavanipupu Island Resort (TIR), sources close to the Fund’s Management have revealed. The Fund’s Investment Committee is believed to be discussing the matter before it makes its recommendation to the…
PM pays final tribute to late Sir Paul Tovua PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare on Tuesday has paid his final respects to the late Sir Paul Tovua. The Prime Minister and his wife Madam Sogavare paid their final respects as the body of the late Sir Paul Tovua Lay-in-State at the National Parliament Chambers, a statement issued…
SIDE-EFFECTS from the COVID-19 vaccines is very low, the Secretary to the Prime Minister and the Deputy Chairman of the Oversight Committee on the coronavirus, Jimmy Rodgers has said. Dr. Rodgers revealed this in a radio talk-back show. “To assure us in the public that published report on side effects of the vaccine is very…
SIDE-EFFECTS from the COVID-19 vaccines is very low, the Secretary to the Prime Minister and the Deputy Chairman of the Oversight Committee on the coronavirus, Jimmy Rodgers has said. Dr. Rodgers revealed this in a radio talk-back show. “To assure us in the public that published report on side effects of the vaccine is very…
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…