RSIPF contingent heads to Australia for training

ROYAL Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) contingent, led by Deputy Director of the National Response Department (PRT) Superintendent Lionel Kapisa have departed Honiara for Brisbane, Australia yesterday. The contingent consists of ten National Response Department (NRD) officers from the Operational Safety Training Team, Armoury, Logistics Team and PRT. The RAPPP program has been designed in…

UK recognises new SI vaccine certificates

THE United Kingdom (UK) has now recognised the new Solomon Islands vaccine certificates (pictured). A notification released by the British High Commission’s Office in Honiara confirmed this Friday. It also announced the date of effectiveness. “From 10 January 2022, travellers vaccinated in Solomon Islands and holding the yellow vaccination certificate with two Covid vaccinations will…

V’BALL FIRST

Volleyball Federation is first to sign MoU with SINIS THE Solomon Islands Volleyball Federation (SIVF) is the first national sports federation to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Solomon Islands National Institute of Sports (SINIS) yesterday. The signing was done at the SINIS Conference room between the SIVF president Morris Tangoeha Hakapauhenua, SINIS Director…

SIWIBA appoints new CEO

THE Solomon Islands Women In Business Association (SIWIBA) has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). She is Ms Ethel Wasuka. Ethel hails from Makira-Ulawa province. In a statement yesterday, Ms Wasuka is sure to drive SIWBA’s strategic vision using her vast experience in the development sector working with government, NGO’s and managing grants on…

Suidani: Auki is very peaceful

MALAITA Provincial Premier, Daniel Suidani says there is no lawlessness in Auki and that the provincial capital is very peaceful. He then commended Auki police for a job well done in maintaining law and order in the provincial capital. Speaking to Solomon Star Auki, Premier Suidani said the fact that only 11 arrests were made…

Wale rebukes Gina’s attack

LEADER of Opposition, Matthew Wale has rebuked the recent attacks by the former Western Province Premier Gina on the current Western Premier’s recent courtesy call to his office. Former Premier Gina labelled the Current Premier’s visit to the Opposition Leader as rude, dishonest, and volatile. As per protocol, Gina stated, the Premier only owes visits…