The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) has responded to a report of suspected 2019 novel coronavirus persons who displayed flu-like symptoms on a shipping vessel docking off Rennell island. In a statement the ministry said it is responding to the situation by sending a medical team to the shipping vessel that is currently…
AUSTRALIAN High Commissioner to Solomon Islands Dr Lachlan Strahan says the 730km submarine fibre optic cable will bring significant benefits to the people of Choiseul Province through faster internet use. He made the remarks at the officially commissioning of the Taro cable landing station early this week. The Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare along with Dr…
The RIPEL Cabinet Sub-Committee has recently completed a series of The Investor Dialogue at the National Hosting Authority conference room at town ground. High Level officials in Government Ministries will demonstrate clear strategic actions to enhance investment in any rural regions, specifically Russell Islands. Technical people and high-level officials from the Government ministries came together…
The dead body of a male person has been discovered at the mouth of the Lungga River east of Honiara this morning (4 February 2020). Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Guadalcanal Province, Chief Superintendent Ishmael Vunagi says, “At about 8:30 am this morning police attended the report of a dead body that was found at the…
PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare has officially opened the Taro Cable Landing Station in Taro, Choiseul province, Monday. Speaking at the ceremony, Prime Minister Sogavare said the occasion marks yet another milestone achievement for the Government and people of Solomon Islands. He said for the very first time a young nation like ours now have access…
FC Isabel United left the country for Vanuatu to play two friendly matches in Port Vila. Reports reaching Star Sports confirmed a total of 23 players and two officials traveled to Vanuatu on Monday. Earlier the club’s assistant coach told Star Sports they were very honored as one of the new football club in the Telekom…
CHIEFS and elders of eight communities in the Russell Islands, Savo and Ngella in Central Province are undergoing gender equality, sexual and gender based violence consultations conducted by the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) inTulagi. The consultation is a partnership between the RSIPF and non-government organization, ‘Stage of Change’ in partnership with the Ministry…
DESPITE losing their top goal keeper before the Telekom S-league (TSL) season came to an end, Henderson Eels FC remains confident they have a replacement that could man their gates for the upcoming OFC Champions league. Eels will depend on Desmond Tutu with the support of goalkeeper coach and player Zantus Siosi to man their…
THE sacking of four ministers from the Malaita Alliance for Rural Advancement (MARA) government is a warning for serving ministers to perform. Premier Daniel Suidani uttered this in an exclusive interview with Solomon Star Auki, Monday. He said ministers have a duty to perform their responsibilities accordingly. Premier Suidani who sacked four ministers from his…
FOLLOWING the sacking of four ministers from the Malaita Provincial government on January 24, another four new ministers were sworn in. The four new ministers took their oath at the Malaita Provincial Chambers on Monday. The inclusion of the four new ministers brings the number of ministers in the Malaita Alliance for Rural Advancement (MARA)…