The unvaccinated students from ages 5-11 can attend classes when the schools start on June 13, 2022. This was announced by the COVID-19 Oversight Committee in a radio talk-back show, Sunday. Earlier the oversight committee have encouraged unvaccinated students ages 5-11 to get their vaccine for protection. However, Doctor Elizabeth Rodgers of the Ministry of…
FOLLOWING the announcement by Prime Minister (PM) Manasseh Sogavare recently for the reopening of the international border by 1st July, a number of tourism operators are preparing for the arrival of overseas guests. One of them is Papatura Island Retreat on Isabel. In a statement via its Facebook page, the Island Retreat said; “Woo Hoo International borders are opening on 1st July! After…
New Japanese Ambassador to Solomon Islands, His Excellency MIWA Yoshiaki, paid a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare this morning. Welcoming His Excellency MIWA Yoshiaki, Prime Minister Sogavare said, Solomon Islands and Japan are on a wonderful journey together. Eighty years after the battle on Guadalcanal and Japan continues to stand tall…
Dear Editor, Firstly, congratulations to the labour government in Australia for taking office. The labour party has undertaken to work closely with pacific islands countries. Recently after taking office, it officially announced it will increase pacific workers in Australia including offering PRS for pacific workers and their families. In line with this, and in view…
HE is one of the lads despised by villagers because of his daily involvement in anti-social behaviour, the illegal brewing of kwaso, drunkenness, burglary and disturbances within his village. This lad also has scars on his body as proof of his once “rambo-style” nature. He is 18-year-old Leeroy Alulu. In his village at Loina, North…
THE no jab, no job policy for public servants in the country remains as it is despite the lift of the domestic Covid-19 restriction in the country. This was the response from Secretary to the Prime Minister Dr. Jimmie Rodgers to a question raised on what will happen on those self-terminated public servants who refused…
THE ruling Coalition Government has launched its secret weapon in a bid to defer the National General Election next year, telling voters the Government has already completed consultations on the matter with Premiers, Churches and the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI). Solomon Star has obtained a copy of the 19-page dossier called…
SOLOMON Islands rising musical artist, Stephenous Maiaba, known by the stage name ‘Stegga Boy’ will soon release his new Extended Play (EP), which consists of his latest songs. In an interview, Stegga said he is currently working on the EP. He said that his new EP and more of his latest singles will be released…
PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare on Friday has revoked the State of Public Emergency (SoPE) orders within the emergency zones. This means many of the restrictions within the emergency zones in Honiara, Auki, Gizo, Munda, Noro, Marovo and other declared emergency zones have been lifted and removed. The order had seen the closure of public space,…
KNOXLEY ATU – founder and principal security advisor to Malaita Premier Daniel Suidani – has surrendered to authorities, Honiara police confirmed yesterday. Atu was brought to Honiara on a 60hp outboard motor, possibly from Auki on Thursday. A police launch met Mr. Atu’s party halfway between Honiara and Auki, police said. “Atu’s surrender is a…