PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare says the location of the ‘Unity Square’ at the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) in Point Cruz, Honiara is of great significance. Sogavare highlighted this when he officially commissioned the country’s iconic landmark square which hosts the biggest flag and tallest flag pole in the Pacific region. The erected by Ports…
Three expatriates accused of illegal entry further remanded By ASSUMPTA BUCHANAN CHIEF Magistrate Emma Garo has on Monday refused bail for the three expatriates accused of illegally entered the country last month. Matthew Adam Carter, Charles James Ewan Glenny and Braeton Hunter Mitchell from Great Britain and the United States of America are each facing one…
The Solomon Islands Nursing Council Board awarded 17 full nursing registration to the 2019 Bachelor of nursing graduates at a ceremony held at Betikama Adventist College last week. In delivering his keynote address, guest of honour, the Minister of Health and Medical Services, Honorable Dickson Mua congratulated the nurses. “I am delighted to congratulate…
Following his involvement in a vehicle accident By IAN M.KAUKUI THE Chief of Staff within the Prime Minister’s Office is now under police investigation for allegedly involved in a traffic accident over the weekend. Initial report reaching the paper claimed Robson Djokovic was driving a new Toyota Hilux registered number G3903G-plated vehicle when it ran…
The Catholic Church Archbishop Chris Cardone in his response to the Solomon Star Article ‘BRUTAL ACT’ on the 22nd June stated that the church is willing to look after unwanted infants. In his Sunday 28th June Sermon broadcasted live over the national broadcaster said, “it was a tragic story and we do not know the…
Recent incident in the Western Province of a mother and a child that returned from Bougainville and later developed symptoms of COVID-19 have been tested negative. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare in his weekly nationwide address stated that the Ministry of Health and Medical Services conducted two more in country COVID-19 tests on a mother and…
Three Expatriates remanded in custody By SAMSON SADE The three expatriates that illegally entered Solomon Islands on June 19, 2020, in contravention to the Orders prohibiting the entry of Yachts have been charged under the Emergency Powers (COVID-19) – (Prohibition of Entry of Non-citizen) order 2020. The remand application was made at the Magistrate court…
THE Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) greatly appreciates the continuous solidarity and support being displayed by the private sector in assisting the government through the MHMS in its fight against COVID-19. This morning, MHMS received more Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) which includes 200 protective gowns, 20 thermometer, 20-hand sanitizer and $60,000 dollars (SBD)…
Man denies sexual related charges Man denies forcing wife on former boyfriend Mentally ill person’s case adjourned, July 17 Man denies sexual related charges A MAN accused of having sexual intercourse with his teenage step-daughter over a two year period since 2017 has been committed to stand trial in the High Court. This followed a short…
NATIONWIDE ADDRESSPRIME MINISTER HON MANASSEH SOGAVARE-03. 07. 2020- Introduction FELLOW Solomon Islanders, I stand here with the greatest of humility to update you on what your Government is doing regarding COVID-19 and other related matters. Last week I stated that by the end of June global cases would reach the 10 million mark. As of…