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…
KOSSA FC moved a spot up the Telekom S-league (TSL) after thrashing Malaita Kingz FC 7-1 at Lawson Tama, Wednesday. It was anticipated to be an equally fought match however KOSSA proved too strong for the young Kingz side. KOSSA led the first half with a comfortable 4-1 lead before extending their lead with another…
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…
The fallout from last Wednesday’s election of the Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat does not come as a surprise to me. We had been warned that if the Forum leaders did not seek to stick to what has always been an unwritten convention and agreement there would be repercussions. In late 2019 when…
TRANSPARENCY Solomon Islands (TSI) strongly condemned the alleged stealing of more than $300,000 under police custody, by an officer within the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF). When this disturbing news was initially shared publicly, it seems so far-fetched and seems to be a smear campaign to tarnish the reputation of the Royal Solomon Islands…
Dear Editor – Examining whether the rights of persons with disabilities are being adequately acknowledged and met. On several occasions last year, and indeed on numerous times in past years to my personal knowledge, calls were made locally to ensure the rights of persons with disabilities were accounted for in an inclusive and accessible way.…