CENTRAL Honiara Parliamentarian, Alfred Efona has assisted the Honiara High School with building materials worth SBD$41,000.00. On the 7th of April, Hon Efona, adjourned his meetings at the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to hand over the building materials to the Principal and staff of the Honiara High School. The building materials supplied, covered Louver frames, …
TEACHERS are urged to get their COVID-19 vaccination immediately, if they have not taken any of their two doses or if they have taken their first doze to get their second doze of the vaccine. This is a key requirement for opening of schools to begin the 2022 academic year. Mr. James Bosamata – Deputy…
THE first phase of CT scan machine installation, which includes mechanical installation of the machine and PACS installation, which included setting of computer workstations within the CT building, was successfully carried out this week. This was completed on 7th April 2022. This first phase of installation also involves calibration of the scan machine, testings for…
Investigation: Five-man assassination squad formed, observes PM, DCGA LAST November’s failed attempt to force Manasseh Sogavare to step down as Prime Minister has reportedly developed into a much more deadly approach. An investigation by Solomon Star has found that an assassination squad has been formed and is watching the Government, according to sources. The group…
THE passing of the 2022 budget by the Malaita Provincial Assembly is a true testimony of the concerns that all Members of the Provincial Assembly (MPAs) have for our people, says Premier Daniel Suidani. Premier Suidani thanked all MPAs of both the MARA executive and non-executive for their commitment especially after the political tension between…
A TOTAL of 499,650 doses of Covid-19 vaccines had been administered to the country’s target population. The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), Minister Dr Culwick Togamana confirmed this in his daily health update, Thursday. “As of yesterday 6th of April, a total of 499,650 doses of Covid-19 vaccines had been administered to our…
All primary and secondary school teachers are asked to return to their posted schools in preparation for school opening. The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) issued this message through its weekly radio program on Wednesday 6th April 2022. Speaking via Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC), MEHRD’s Deputy Secretary Corporate Services Mr. James…
THE Ministry of Health and Medical Services continues to focus on preventing the entry and potential spread of other COVID-19 variants by monitoring persons travelling into Honiara from overseas and the provinces. Minister of Health and Medical Services Dr Culwick Togamana said preventing entry and potential community spread of Omicron and BA2 – an Omicron…
Controversial ‘Security Deal’ to be core of Special Pacific Islands Forum meeting AAP – NEW Zealand expects the Solomon Islands security tie-up with China to be the subject of a special Pacific Islands Forum meeting. Regional security and the potential militarisation of the Pacific has caused a blue continent blow-up over the past week. Australia…
The Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) Mr. Mostyn Mangau has acknowledged the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) and Australia Federal Police (AFP) Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) for donating a new vehicle to RSIPF. RSIPF Commissioner Mr. Mangau received the vehicle during a brief handing over ceremony at the Rove Police Headquarters, which…