MALAITA Province is not a place for illegal logging, says Malaita Premier, Daniel Suidani. Premier Suidani issued a reminder to loggers in an exclusive interview with Solomon Star Auki that there is no room for illegal logging in Malaita Province under his Malaita Alliance for Rural Advancement (MARA) government. Since coming into power in 2019,…
THE Green Valley community in East Honiara has been overwhelmed by the generosity of the Bartlett Foundation which donated five new Solar Street lights under the Precious Girls Project. In a simple but touching handing over ceremony, Pastor Nathaniel Seru, the Bulkshop chaplain said “giving is a way of showing the light and God has…
THE Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) has acknowledged all teachers in the country for their contribution in educating students nationwide. MEHRD said the determination and service of teachers, especially during the crucial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, was commendable. “We want to thank you all the teachers in Solomon Islands for your…
A delegation consisting of 32 officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) led by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Mr. Ian Vaevaso and Assistant Commissioner (AC) Evelyn Thugea left for China for a month’s training. Most of the officers from the National Response Department of the RSIPF left the country on 8 October 2022 for…
China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) and Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) conducted a Joint Mock Exercise of Digital Very High Frequency (VHF) VHF Communication System. A total of 22 RSIPF officers from Communication Centre, Central Police Station, Guadalcanal Police Station, Police Response Team (PRT), Close Personal Protection (CPP), and Traffic Department with CPLT members and two Chinese engineers successfully completed…
A MAN in his 30s from Rendova, Western Province has survived a crocodile attack at Retavo village by sticking his fingers into its eyes whilst fighting for his life. Joel Kena told the Solomon Star on Monday that he was out diving early this month along the village coast for fish at around 5 pm in…
A total of 15 babies are born each day at the National Referral Hospital (NRH). This means that each month 460 new babies are delivered at the NRH with 5,500 babies a year. Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services, Pauline McNeil revealed the data as she welcomes the re-opening of work at the Naha…
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and his delegation arrived home today after successfully completing his overseas engagements. Sogavare left the country on 18 September for the UNGA summit in New York with his Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele, where both attended a number of bilateral engagements on the sidelines of the summit before the Prime Minister delivered…
King George VI alumni, scholars and current students has concluded their 70th Platinum Anniversary celebration with thanksgiving and unveiling of historic monument yesterday. The school since Friday was in celebration mode featuring series of activities being organized where both former and current students participated on. On Friday the highlights was special appearance of senior ex-scholars…
GIVEN the acute shortage of medical drugs and other essential items in the Western Province, several consignments of medical supplies have been shipped to Gizo, Western Province over the weekend. A medical officer told this paper over the weekend due to ongoing shortage of medical drugs and other essentials in the Western Province, a number…