The Solomon Islands was one of the first nations to celebrate the New Year at 5pm (Dubai time) as the party started in the South Pacific exhibitions, with New Zealand, Samoa and Tonga being the first to enter 2022 at 3pm. Speaking to UAE News before midnight at the World Expo Village, Solomon Islands Deputy…
The ‘China debt trap’ concept is a misinformation being spread by some Western countries. That’s according to the Chinese Ambassador to Solomon Islands His Excellency (HE) Li Ming in his commentary on the much talked about China aid. He highlighted China aid is based on respect that has achieved tangible benefits. “China debt trap is…
THE Autonomous Bougainville Government and the people of Bougainville are not involved in any secret plot to overthrow the Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, Manasseh Sogavare. President of Bougainville, Ishmael Toroama reiterated this in a statement yesterday, in response to a front-page article published in the Post Courier newspaper in Papua New Guinea (PNG).…
TWO men have been remanded in custody this week over two separate incidents in Guadalcanal province, during the Christmas festive season. The first accused is Paulson Sali who faces one count of murder. Prosecution alleged he murdered another man by squeezing his throat tightly, strangling him to death. The incident happened on Christmas Day. The…
Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) Mr Mostyn Mangau visited Burns Creek community yesterday (30 December 2021) during a game that was conducted as part of community engagement with the communities during this festive season. Commissioner Mangau and a few of his RSIPF Executive members spend time with the spectators to watch…
Parliamentary opposition part of the network to destroy SI-China diplomatic relations THE MALAITA provincial government appears to be enjoying a free hand in spreading false and misinformation aimed at destroying the three-year-old diplomatic relations between Solomon Islands and the People’s Republic of China – thanks to Members of the Parliamentary Opposition. Solomon Star has…
A CONFIRMATORY test conducted in the case of the pre-departure COVID-19 positive test result has returned negative. The Ministry of Health and Medical Services confirmed this today (30th December 2021) in response to an article published in the Solomon Star today about a pre-departure positive case. According to the ministry, if an initial test is…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has encouraged members of the public to get their vaccination. To allow the public get their jab COVID-19 vaccination site is at Point Cruz Solomon Ports car park area just opposite BSP Bank, Central Point Cruz. Vaccines administered there: AstraZeneca 1st and 2nd dose Sinopharm 1st and 2nd…
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) have officially received riot equipment from Peoples’ Republic of China (PRC) during a small handing over ceremony at the Henderson International Airport last night (29 December 2021). Present during the handing over ceremony are the Permanent Secretary (PS) of Police National Security and Correctional Services of Solomon Island…
THE increase in the number of stray dogs around Gizo has irked members of the public, especially the residents of the Western provincial capital. With the rise in dog attack incidents in various homes and communities, people are now calling on authorities to deal with the stray dogs issue. “Stray dogs menace is now an…