ABOUT 139 people in total were affected by influenza and diarrhea in the Malaita Outer Island (MOI) community of Pelau. This is according to a report released by the outbreak investigation team after its return from Pelau. The findings as stated in the report shows that 38% of the total 139 who are affected with…
THE Government has hit back at accusations it ignored request seeking approval for Premier Daniel Suidani to undergo medical treatment in Australia, describing the news headline on the matter as an “act of evil.” The front-page story was published by the Island Sun newspaper on Friday. “The Act of Evil news headline in the Island…
Premier’s move raises stand-off level over diplomatic change MALAITA Premier Daniel Suidani has raised the stand-off with the National Government over diplomatic change to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to a new international level. Mr. Suidani who was initially seeking medical attention in Australia is now in Taiwan’s capital, Taipei, his former political advisor…
No fund? MHMS expat paid in full Local workers sacrifice in pain MANY COVID-19 front line and casual workers are desperately in need after most of them were turned back from the Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) Thursday. One of the big questions now is how long the government will and the Ministry of Health and…
Nehemiah to enter pleas next Murder charge likely to be reduced to manslaughter 1 year in jail for attempted arson Nehemiah to enter pleas next THE man accused of obtaining a laptop and mobile phones from a shop in Honiara in 2019 under false will be entering his pleas to the allegations against him on…
MV Taimareho captains, shipping directors, former GM face 102 charges CAPTAINS of MV Taimareho and the shipping company’s directors and former General Manager (GM) had been charged with 102 charges under the Shipping Act following the incident that claimed the lives of 27 people last April. The vessel’s Master is Michael Roy Galo while…
PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare has told two former Prime Ministers they would be made ‘offers’ on government houses the two ex-prime ministers are occupying in Honiara. Former Prime Minister, Francis Billy Hilly told Solomon Star last night this was the outcome of discussions he and former Prime Minister Allan Kemakeza had with Mr. Sogavare Wednesday…
THE Public Health Emergency Bill (PHEB) 2021 is still under the scrutiny of the Bills and Legislation Committee but it seems a lot of work needs to be done to improve its current form. Chairman of BLC and Leader of the Opposition Mathew Wale made this comments when the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster…
Celsus Talifilu has hit back at the Permanent Secretary (PS) of Ministry of Communication and Aviation Moses Virivolomo regarding facts surrounding the meeting with MPG Executive on 18 May last week in Auki, Malaita Province. The government released a press statement with the headline, “attack on PS baseless” to counter claims made by Mr. Talifilu…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) condemns in the strongest possible term the disrespect and disregard displayed towards the important service that St John Ambulance is providing for our communities by few members of the public. This statement followed a rock- throwing incident possibly involving youths under the influence of alcohol that occurred…