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…
ONE Link Pacifica’s owner, Charles Dora who was accused of registering the One Link Pacifica scheme without applying for a bank’s licenses is seeking a ‘plea deal’ with the prosecution. Dora’s matter was listed for plea yesterday after his lawyer sought an adjournment on the last date to go through his file. Appearing in court,…
A 67-YEAR-OL D man who slapped his wife’s face at Tanagai market, West of Honiara in April has been given a bound over sentence. Kiko Kaimanisi had pleaded guilty to one count of common assault. He was initially charged with one count of domestic violence but that charge was later amended to common assault. The…
A PROSECUTION witness has yesterday testified against his uncle who allegedly faked his own death and obtained $76,000 from a pharmacist in Honiara in 2019. Willie Maela gave his evidence against Peter Fakaia who is being tried for three counts of false pretence and one count of attempt to commit false pretence. “On 24 September…