THE University of the South Pacific (USP) has delayed the start of semester 2, 2021. The reason behind this is to allow students, schools, and academic staff to better prepare for the new semester. Classes will now begin on August 16, 2021, and not August 9, 2021 as previously planned by the university. The decision…
The United States and the Solomon Islands share an intimate history, forged in blood and mud on the hills of Bloody Ridge, on the surrounding seas, and on beaches and forests throughout this remarkable nation. US Ambassador Erin McKee said in her speech which was read by CA Keithie Saunders on the 7th August to…
Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) says payment of all allowances for front-liners will still be paid. Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry Pauline McNeil made the assurance following questions raised yesterday during the Office of the Prime and Cabinet sponsored talk-back show to update the country on COVID-19. She explained, raising of payments…
STUDYING journalism opens doors to a range of careers where your creativity, writing, communication and research skills are valuable. Solomon Star senior journalist Andrew Fanasia told the King George Sixth form 5 red students last Thursday. Mr. Fanasia was invited by their English Class teacher Angela Suirara to talk on the role of media and…
SEARCH for a boy who went missing last Friday at Rendova Harbour passage in North Rendova, Western Province continues. The boy reportedly went on a diving trip and failed to return. Liobo Micah Masakolo, a spokesman for the local communities involved in the search said the boy has a parentage of Gilbert and Lokuru village…
SECRETARY to the Prime Minister (SPM) Dr. Jimmie Rodgers says that there is no protection for those who haven’t get the Covid-19 vaccination (vax). Speaking during a radio talk-back show on Sunday via zoom from Fiji Dr. Rodgers said a lot of people in the country think that Covid-19 will not infect them. “Speaking here…
Group demands face-to-face meeting with Prime Minister AN unnamed group which petitioned the Government last week without a response is now demanding a face-to-face with Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare later today, sources told Solomon Star last night. The decision for a meeting with Mr. Sogavare was taken at a meeting last night, the sources…
Airlines announces first price increase since 2019 due to global rise of fuel cost SOLOMON Airlines has confirmed an unavoidable increase in domestic airfares, effective from Friday 13 August, the first price increase since 2019, due to the worldwide rising cost of aviation fuel. The airline advised that customers wishing to purchase airfares at…
THE Global Vision Company Limited on Friday donated some basic medical equipment to Tegano Clinic, Tegano Village East Rennell, Rennell and Bellona Province. The donation ceremony was held at the Global Vision Company Limited Head Office, Ranadi. Speaking to Solomon Star after the donation, Global Vision Company Limited, Consultant, Mr. Tommy Tam said the donation…
SEVERAL hundred family members, invited guests and officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) yesterday witnessed the graduation of 68 recruit officers as police constables during a ceremony at the Rove Police Headquarters in Honiara. This is the first recruit group for 2021. There are 28 women and 40 men in the group.…