Suidani welcomes US assurance

The Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani has welcomed US Ambassador Erin Mckee’s 2021 message of hope and progress to the Solomon Islands.  In an issued statement, Premier Suidani said Ambassador Mckee’s message is welcoming news for the country and he on behalf of the Malaita Provincial Government very much appreciates the news. Malaita Province that…

TSL deferred

THE country’s top tier football league, the Telekom S-league has been deferred to kick-off matches in two weeks’ time. This was confirmed by the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) on Thursday. The tournament was initially proposed to resume matches this weekend. The decision to delay the resumption of the league came following a recommendation from…

Deal to fly vital medications here 

Solomon Airlines and airfreight specialist Pak Fresh are proving that where there’s a will there’s a way, even in an era of COVID-19, to supply vital prescription drugs and pharmaceuticals to people stranded far from home. The airline and the freight company have joined with a Brisbane Airport chemist and are starting the new year with…

WHERES THE $1.2M FOR COVID?

THE Ministry of Finance and Treasury has remained tight-lipped about the whereabouts of USD150, 000 (about SBD1.2 million) provided by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to help the Ministry of Health and Medical Services fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Pauline McNeil told Solomon Star in…