Gov’t issues further advice for travellers Further to the announcement on Friday 31 January 2020 of regulations aimed at preventing the spread of the Coronavirus (2019-nCov) to Solomon Islands, the Solomon Islands Government provides further clarifications relating to the restriction of people entering the country. The Immigration (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (“the Regulations”) provide additional entry…
Lack of waste management has become a general environmental issue and has gained considerable attention in recent years in the Solomon Islands. The country has experienced an increasing amount of wastes (plastic bottles, coconut husk and bags) being littered into the environment over the years. The government through the Ministry of Environment has identified the…
In his visit last Friday to the Rove Central Correctional Centre (RCCC) inmates, Commissioner Gabriel Manelusi delivered a powerful message of hope to all convicts and remands. According to a statement from the Correctional Services Solomon Islands (CSSI), the visit was purposely to update inmates on the progressions and feedbacks on matters of their concern…
Members of public in Gizo are signing a petition to oppose current plans of the FTE holders to fence-off Lot 229 in a collaboration to petition the retention of the KHY sea-front. Reasons circulated along with the petition form say the seafront is one of the few remaining areas used by the public from surrounding…
Munda shops reject ‘legal tender’ coins By TERENCE ZIRUIn Gizo Three shops in Munda have reportedly rejected the Solomon Islands legal tender 10 cent (10¢) coins when a local decided to use them to purchase a roll of cigarette on Tuesday, 28th January. Describing himself as an average person struggling in such difficult economic times,…
GOV’T ACTS ON CORONAVIRUS INCOMING travellers who have been to countries that have confirmed cases of the coronavirus will not be allowed into the country. That’s according to new laws the government put in place yesterday to protect the country and people from the rapidly spreading coronavirus. Minister for Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration, Clezy…
Solomon Islands Red Cross (SIRC) Society has clarified on rumors circulating about a recruitment drive for volunteers to travel to Australia to help in response to effects of recent bushfires. The statement comes amidst situation early this week, many individuals around Honiara called the Solomon Islands Red Cross Society to inquire about the news…
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…