‘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…
THE COVID-19 tests for the 1st and 2nd batches of students in the Philippines have been completed. This was the first out of three tests for COVID-19 for our students in their respective areas according to the students in the Philippines. This paper is informed that the testing is carried out accordingly and the students…
THE Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and Treasury and Chair of the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) Oversight Committee Mr Mackinnie Dentana said that the screening and approval process are on schedule. Mr Dentana made the revelation during the COVID-19 talk back show over the national broadcaster on Sunday 13 September. He said that…
SEVEN men who damaged three vehicles belonging to North Malaita MP Senley Fiualea at his Honiara residence last November have been fined a total of $27,000. Principal Magistrate Tearo Beneteti has imposed various fines to each of the men based on their age and past conviction. The incident happened on 30 November 2019 at Fiualea’s…
THE trial on the case of the man accused of discharging firearm in March at Tinge, Honiara will commence on October 5. Mostyn Maenu’u Junior (Puff) will be standing trial for one count of discharging firearm in public place. His co-accused Joseph Wale will be tried for one count of malicious damage. The hearing…
Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani urges the public in Malaita to get on with their daily activities and leave politicians to deal with politics. Premier Suidani made the call during a public forum held at the Auki Central Market yesterday afternoon, This came after nine Malaitan Members of Parliament (MPs) under the DCGA government described…
‘Gov’t on mission to bring our students home’ By ANDREW FANASIA Newsroom, Honiara WHILE the general public continue to criticise the government over the repatriation plan for the Solomon Islands students in Philippines the government gives more detail for the critics. Speaking at the press conference on Wednesday Secretary to Prime Minister (SPM) Dr Jimmy Rodgers…
On stand taken by nine Malaitan MPs on referendum statement By Alfred SasakoNewsroom, Honiara THE stand taken by Malaitan Members of Parliament (MPs) on the referendum issue is being questioned with some saying it could backfire. Nine Malaitan MPs led by Deputy Prime Minister and MP for East Malaita Manasseh Maelanga on Thursday published a signed…
THE Papua New Guinea (PNG) community in Honiara successfully celebrated their 45th Independence Day on Wednesday. The colourful event was held at the PNG High Commission Chancery at Townground in Honiara. The low key event commenced with a sermon presented by Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) church minister Pr. Robinson Diosi. The occasion was attended PNG nationals…