University staff, students asked to resume work, classes By ESTHER NURIA THE impasse between the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) staff and the vice-chancellor is now before the Trade Dispute Panel (TDP) for further deliberation. This was confirmed by the university’s communication office yesterday when announcing that all lectures will resume as of this morning.…
Makira Ulawa Province is the latest recipient of China’s continuous support to prepare the country should coronavirus lands on our shores. A total of 2000 disposal protective masks has been donated to Makira Ulawa Province by the Chinese Embassy in Honiara, today morning. During the brief handover ceremony, China’s Acting Ambassador to Solomon Islands Yao…
Like-minded and courageous Malaitans have stepped forward and assisted the Malaita Provincial Government with finance to pay for its court case. Malaita Province has gone to the court to challenge the action taken by police to confiscate the medical equipment intended for Malaita. Following the confiscation of the medical equipment, the Malaita Provincial Government and…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) calls on members of the public in Honiara and throughout the country to celebrate the 42nd anniversary of Solomon Islands independence in a peaceful manner with respect for each other and our laws. The Solomon Islands Government has cancelled the normal official anniversary of independence celebrations in Honiara…
PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare says the location of the ‘Unity Square’ at the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) in Point Cruz, Honiara is of great significance. Sogavare highlighted this when he officially commissioned the country’s iconic landmark square which hosts the biggest flag and tallest flag pole in the Pacific region. The erected by Ports…
Three expatriates accused of illegal entry further remanded By ASSUMPTA BUCHANAN CHIEF Magistrate Emma Garo has on Monday refused bail for the three expatriates accused of illegally entered the country last month. Matthew Adam Carter, Charles James Ewan Glenny and Braeton Hunter Mitchell from Great Britain and the United States of America are each facing one…
The Solomon Islands Nursing Council Board awarded 17 full nursing registration to the 2019 Bachelor of nursing graduates at a ceremony held at Betikama Adventist College last week. In delivering his keynote address, guest of honour, the Minister of Health and Medical Services, Honorable Dickson Mua congratulated the nurses. “I am delighted to congratulate…
Following his involvement in a vehicle accident By IAN M.KAUKUI THE Chief of Staff within the Prime Minister’s Office is now under police investigation for allegedly involved in a traffic accident over the weekend. Initial report reaching the paper claimed Robson Djokovic was driving a new Toyota Hilux registered number G3903G-plated vehicle when it ran…
The Catholic Church Archbishop Chris Cardone in his response to the Solomon Star Article ‘BRUTAL ACT’ on the 22nd June stated that the church is willing to look after unwanted infants. In his Sunday 28th June Sermon broadcasted live over the national broadcaster said, “it was a tragic story and we do not know the…
Recent incident in the Western Province of a mother and a child that returned from Bougainville and later developed symptoms of COVID-19 have been tested negative. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare in his weekly nationwide address stated that the Ministry of Health and Medical Services conducted two more in country COVID-19 tests on a mother and…