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…
STUDENTS can still proceed with their registration and attend classes with or without vaccination because a jab rollout exercise will be conducted later in all schools. That’s according to the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) following concerns from a number of parents whose children are yet to be vaccinated and undergo registration.…
THERE were 1044 international arrivals into the country in the first quarter of 2022. The National Statistics Office released the first quarter of International Arrivals Statistics for this year on Wednesday 25th May 2022. Government Statistician Douglas Kimi said the 1044 total arrivals recorded in the first quarter is a decrease of 11.1% compared to…
LOCAL sensational singer, Jaro will be performing a show tonight at the Mansfield Tavern, Brisbane. The son of Solomon Islands legendary singer, Sharzy is currently on tour in Australia. In an earlier interview, Jaro said his final show of the ‘Home-Sick’ Tour was supposed to be the one on 14th May 2022. But that depends…
Local Engaged Contractors (LEC) who are working for the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF)-Australian Federal Police (AFP) Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) completed a two-day ‘First Aid Workplace Awareness Workshop’ recently. Ten (10) LECs who are engaged in various work in the RAPPP operations were presented with completion certificates on Monday 23. RAPPP Commander, Paul…
CHINA’s Foreign Minister, His Excellency Wang Yi has ended his visit to Solomon Islands on a high note, jointly announcing a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) signed in Honiara this week. The one-and a half day visit is the Minister’s first to Solomon Islands and is the start of a tour of the South…