MINING companies are tussling to get their hands on the lucrative mineral resources of the country despite oppositions indigenous landowners. The opposition to mining is nowhere more marked than in the Choiseul Province. Recently, the Forum Against Mining on Choiseul (FAMOC) has come out strongly in the media against mining in the province. On Monday…
SOLOMON Islands and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) as of today celebrated a year of diplomatic relationship since the switch of ties from Taiwan in September of last year, 2019. It was understood that the Sogavare led government’s decision to push a long time friend; Republic of China-Taiwan (ROC) out the door in favour…
Most young people that are infected with COVID 19 and are asymptomatic [do not show any symptoms or signs of illness] have a high chance of making full recovery without even being sick. Between 50%- 70% will remain asymptomatic or only have trivial symptoms such as sore throat and headache. University of Queensland Professor, Ian…
Allegations of unfair distribution of ESP benefits There are claims that Malaita Province may have been targeted in the distribution of benefits from the Government’s $320 million Economic Stimulus Package (ESP). “I have been told by the ESP Screening Committee that local cocoa and copra producers from Malaita Province who applied for assistance will…
Regardless of the onslaught of criticisms and bad press, the Government remains focused on its number one priority which is to keep the country and people safe from COVID 19. Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare made the assurance on Monday this week in his weekly nationwide address. Sogavare said few people and organizations continue to criticize…
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has officially welcomed the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) Ambassador to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Mr. Li Ming as he began his posting in Honiara today this week. Chinese President Xi Jinping appointed Mr. Li Ming as China’s first Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Solomon Islands with residence in Honiara. Mr.…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) looking after the common border with Papua New Guinea border in the Malaita Outer Islands (MOI) have reported one male adult from Lord Howe travelled to Tasman Island in the PNG side of the common border illegally on Tuesday 8 September 2020. Provincial Police Commander Malaita…
* Closing subs on HCC break-in, next week* Former Agri-officer’s fate next week* Man accused of abusing wife remains silent* Crashed police vehicle trial starts next week Closing subs on HCC break-in, next week CLOSING submissions on the case of the man accused of breaking into the Honiara City Council (HCC) head office in 2018…
‘Awaiting final tests and first repatriation flight’ By ANDREW FANASIAHoniara Newsroom THE first batch of students passing their first COVID-19 test in the Philippines is moving into their designated hotels to wait for their final two tests and first repatriation flights. Report reaching Solomon Star from the Philippines confirmed late on Friday. It was reported…
Embassy opens Monday The People’s Republic of China’s Ambassador to Solomon Islands His Excellency Mr. Li Ming has presented his credentials to the Governor General His Excellency, Sir David Vunagi at Government House today (Friday 18) to formalize his appointment. President Xi Jinping appointed Mr. Li Ming as China’s first Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to…