THERE is a need to improve radio coverage in the western part of the country. This is because few months ago many listeners of SIBC in Choiseul Province have been unable to listen to important programs and news. Reports reaching the paper said every villages and communities in the province hardly listens to fresh news…
THE Solomon Water Authority has warned those in Honiara who used the Solomon Water supply for drinking to ensure to boil their drinking water. Ian Gooden Chief Executive Officer of Solomon Islands Water Authority (SIWA) informed Solomon Star yesterday said following the heavy rain, particularly in Kombito and Kongulai catchments where illegal activities (logging and…
THE National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) in Honiara has urged communities around Solomon Islands to be first responders as a number of possible disasters are looming. In a statement yesterday, the NDMO said “As we are faced with concurrent emergency situations, many of our national emergency and response agencies are stretching their capacities and resources,…
ANZ Bank has announced it would donate AUD100,000 (SBD800K) to the Solomon Islands rebuild, including some funds previously announced for COVID19 relief. This was revealed by ANZ Solomon Islands Country Head, Martin Beattie, in a statement yesterday. “The Solomon Islands has had a turbulent history but it is a proud country and we truly believe…
MALAITAN Premier Daniel Suidani – the only provincial head of government who two years ago rejected a federal system of government – has made a 180 degree turn-around and is now calling for the introduction of the State Government. Premier Suidani in an article published by this paper yesterday expressed support for state government following…
OUTSPOKEN community leader, Charles Karaori, said the Government and the Opposition are to be equally blamed for the destructive uprising which occurred in Honiara last week. “It is good to know about the issues which Opposition Leader Matthew Wale raised in his no confidence motion in the Prime Minister. It is also good to hear…
A NUMBER of scheduled repatriation flights to bring back students and nationals overseas were disrupted by the political unrest last month. That’s according to Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs Collin Beck on Sunday during radio talk back show over the national broadcaster-SIBC. “As we in a period of sending back our students in the country,…
ONE Link Pacifica’s manual stream manager Gerrad Tauohu has been sentenced to three and a half years in jail for stealing almost $400,000 of the scheme’s customer. The sentence is backdated to commence on when Tauohu was first remanded in custody. Deputy Chief Magistrate Ricky Iomea in his sentencing remarks on Wednesday said the sentence…
An overnight curfew has been declared by the Governor-General of Solomon Islands, His Excellency, David Vunagi to all sea travellers entering and departing the Port of Honiara effective from 7pm today (8 December 2021). His Excellency has signed a new Declaration under the Preservation of Public Security Act. These regulations amend the Preservation of Public…
POLICE appeals to members of the public throughout the country to think safety first during the current bad weather. The call is being made as the country continues to experience heavy rain. Commissioner of Police, Mostyn Mangau in a statement said, boats and vessel owners are urged to think safety first before embarking on any…