THE increasing price of fuel in Gizo, Western Province is now forcing taxi owners to also increase taxi fares. One of the taxi services in Gizo that forced to increase its charges on customers is Lezu Taxi Service. A representative of Lezu Taxi Service Harley Max told Solomon Star Gizo that the increase in their…
The Prime Minister’s factory visit to Solomon Islands Tobacco Company Limited (SITCO) was hailed a success. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare used the occasion to acknowledge the decision made by SITCO management to stay and continue the investment despite the company being a victim of the looting and burning during the riot of November 2021. PM…
MALAITA Province is now calling on the Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare led government to quickly implement the proposed Federal Constitution which it promised for the provinces. Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani said due to the “unpopular leadership style” of DCGA, Malaita wanted a quick implementation of Federalism. Mr Suidani had been keeping his position on…
SOLOMON Airlines has now introduced a second weekly service between Brisbane and Honiara. In its International Schedule Update today, the airline said the two weekly services are on Wednesdays and Fridays until 1 July 2022. Wednesday’s service will depart Brisbane at 12.30pm, arriving in Honiara at 4.45pm to allow for same-day connections to Solomon Islands…
SOLOMON Islands is now confronted with the second wave of COVID-19 infections as the number of new infections starts rising again in Honiara. Minister of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) Dr Culwick Togamana revealed this in a Special Situation Update on Saturday night. Dr Togamana said in determining our response to the potentially and strong…
THE Board of the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) is believed to have knocked back plans to assist out-of-work Members to withdraw part of their savings. Instead, the Board has reportedly opted for partial withdrawal, which must first be approved by the Minister of Finance and Treasury, Harry Kuma. No particular reason was given…
Fakaia, the man who fakes his own death to spend 3 years, 8 months in jail A MAN described as a “dangerous fraudster and con artist” is behind bars today after he was convicted in the Magistrates Court earlier this week. Peter Fakaia, 48, of Fataleka on Malaita will spend the next three years and…
THE Malaita Province Youth Council (MPYC) has called on all school Administrations and Boards in the country to consider offering free education to all people with special needs in the country. MPYC made this statement following a public call made to support Ms Talyn Laukeni (a person with special need) to continue with her study…
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare on Friday conveyed his Easter Greetings to the Nation, with a special thought for the sick in hospitals and frontline workers throughout the country. In his broadcast message which began on Good Friday, Sogavare applauded all Solomon Islanders at home and abroad on the festivity of this year’s Eastertide. The Prime…
SINIS-HP facility for Beach Soccer, Volleyball nears completion BEACH sport athletes will soon have the opportunity to train at their new training venue at the Solomon Islands National Institute of Sports (SINIS) headquarters. Reports from SINIS confirmed 90% of the work has been completed. The final area of the work progress is filling the pitch…