SOLOMON Water is still closing its Kongulai Gravity Source due to high turbidity. A statement from Solomon Water today said the shutdown is due to high turbidity (silt and dirt particles in the water) experienced upstream as a result of heavy rains at the water source. Solomon Water acting CEO Scravin Tongi said this action…
THE national carrier has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Colin Sigimanu, Manager Commercial for Solomon Airlines, who passed away suddenly overnight, on 21st February 2022. “The Board of Directors, management and staff of Solomon Airlines Limited, are deeply saddened and shocked on the sudden passing of our much loved and respected colleague,” the…
NATIONAL flag carrier Solomon Airlines says its regular commercial passenger flight service is expected to resume at the end of next month. In a statement the airline said this is due to the current orders restricting movement of people from Honiara to the provinces. “Due to the continuing Emergency Zone declaration in Honiara, our regular…
AFTER two days of rest, all four Solomon Airlines aircrafts will be up and flying as of this morning to airlift cargoes to the provinces. Saturday and Sunday have been rest days for the aircrafts and airlines staff. This morning, Monday (21st February) will see a number of scheduled cargo-only flights from Honiara to Gizo,…
Gov’t aims to achieve 60-70% vax rate to re-open border THE country will reopen its borders on the 1st of July 2022, once the vaccination rate nationwide hits the 60 to 70 percent target. This was revealed by the Secretary to Prime Minister (SPM) and chairman of the National Oversight Committee (NOC) Dr. Jimmie Rogers…
THE Livelihood Sector Committee (LSC) on Monday received another major food relief assistance from the Australian Government as it works to conclude its free food distribution program in Honiara. A statement from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock yesterday said this was the second round of support from the Australian Government since the Prime Minister’s…
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) wishes to inform the general public that it has waived the following regulatory policy for financial institutions. CBSI has waived the application of paragraphs 33, 34 and 40 of prudential guideline 2 (PG2) and application of paragraph 7 of PG8. The former relates to classification of loans considered…
STRONG and healthy public servants are asked to volunteer their assistance towards the ongoing food distribution process to communities in Honiara. The Government Oversight Committee made the call through the Ministry of Public Service today (Saturday 29 January) seeking urgent response to this request. Food distribution is led by the Livelihood Sector Committee which was…
A decision by the Isabel Provincial Government to raise new mining fee for its provincial business licence by 500 per cent is believed to have hit a snag. The new fee from $1 million to $5 million a year appeared in amendments gazetted last year. The Gazette was signed by the Minister for Provincial Government…
FARMERS in Malaita Province are getting worried with the ongoing suspension of shipping services to Auki as supplies for their piggery and poultry farms declines. Speaking to Solomon Star Auki this morning (Thursday 27 January 2022) local poultry farmer Tom Tumu said any further delay of cargo shipment to Auki will definitely affect them as…