Work is now underway to extend berthing space for patrol boats of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) Maritime Aola Base in Honiara with the construction of a dolphin wharf funded by the International Division of the Australian Defence Force as part of the Defence Cooperation Program (DCP). The overseas company, McConnell Dowell is…
VOTERS of the Fataleka Constituency in Malaita have urged their former member of Parliament (MP) Steve Abana to return machines he bought with the $1.5 million in 2018 from the constituency funds but never delivered it. Chief Andrew Balasi of Fataleka said they have already got documents to prove the payment made for the three…
Traveling passengers to Honiara onboard ships are being urged to think of safety and take precautions when traveling. Auki Police Community Policing and Crime Prevention Unit Sergeant Willie Fafoi made the reminder to the public at the Auki wharf before ships leave for Honiara. The Solomon Star Auki caught up with Mr Fafoi at the…
VARIOUS schools in Malaita have not properly commenced the 2020 academic year as more teachers have not reached their respective schools yet. According to the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) school calendar, registration should begin on Monday 20th January and the academic year should begin on 27th January. However, a visit to…
ABOUT 95 untrained teachers in the Western Province are undergoing Teachers in Training (TIT) course. The training is being conducted in the Western provincial capital, Gizo. It was conducted by the Ministry of Education Education with funding support from the Australian Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). According to the Dr.…
As of 30th January 2020 the Ministry of Health has confirmed that there are NO confirmed or suspected Coronavirus cases in the Country. The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) will continue to provide update and inform the general public through the mainstream media. The MHMS closely monitored the situation and working closely with…
THE Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) together with the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday commemorated this year’s world Leprosy day in Honiara. The event was celebrated based on the theme ‘Triple Zero Campaign: Zero Transmission, Zero Disabilities and Zero Discrimination.’ Speaking on behalf of the permanent secretary, National Director of Nursing Michael Larui said…
STUDENTS of Lau/ Mbaelelea constituency have called on their Parliamentarian Augustine Auga to focus in education as his top priority this year. The concerned students made the call as they are in need of the MP’s financial assistance leading up to the start of another academic year. A Solomon Islands National University (SINU) student Andrew…
THE piece of land that is currently undergoing development at the Rove seafront in West Honiara is privately owned since 2017. The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey clarified this following numerous questions raised via the social media. Commissioner of Lands Alan Mcneil said the land is already in private ownership since…
THE Ministry of Health and Medical Service’s $17 million project is expected to commence this year and it is understood a contractor has already been awarded the contract through the appropriate tender processes. According to 2020 Appropriation Bill 2019, the government has already allocated funds through its Ministry of Health and Medical Services for this…