THE Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Forestry and Research (MFR) Dr Vaeno Vigulu has reportedly resigned to contest the Gizo-Kolombangara Constituency seat in the National General Election (NGE) in April. Reports reaching Solomon Star revealed that the former PS has relinquished his top job to allow him prepare for the April 17 poll. Under the…
IN the face of adverse weather conditions and a recent cyclone warning issued by the Solomon Islands Meteorology (SIM), people in the Western Province intending to travel to Honiara this week have to patiently await the cancellation of the warning and resumption of shipping services. People the province have expressed disappointment as last weekend’s trips…
THE tranquil surroundings of Nila Station in the Shortlands Islands in the Western Province, have been disrupted and locals are now facing eviction orders prompting them to seek new land for settlement. This follows a prolonged legal battle between the Roman Catholic Church and the residents who have long called Nila Island their home. The…
THE Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) have signed a Record of Discussions that will boost maternal healthcare in Solomon Islands. The MHMS Permanent Secretary Pauline McNeil and the KOICA Country Director Kapchae Ra signed the documents at the World Health Organization Country Representative office recently. The…
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) welcomed 68 new recruits at Rove police headquarters on 12 February 2023. The total 68 recruits consist of 48 males and 22 females and they represent all the nine provinces of the Solomon Islands. The new recruits will undergo18 weeks of intensive training which will involve a lot…
SIEC reminds electoral officials of core election values, increases manpower to deliver joint elections ELECTORAL officers have been reminded that in order for elections to truly reflect the will of the people, they are to uphold the core values of integrity, neutrality, transparency, fairness and respect voter secrecy. The reminder was issued by the Solomon…
UMI for Change (U4C) Political Party aims to build existing inclusive education policy in the country. U4C political Party President Daniel Suidani stated this when launching the party’s manifesto in Auki recently. Mr Suidani told the gathering that attended the launch that his party aims to build on the country’s existing inclusive education policy to…
A MAN who was charged with the murder of another man at Lau Valley, East Honiara, last December is now armed with a lawyer. Daniel Kwalai of Public Solicitor’s Office has been allocated to represent the defendant Nelson Magi. This was confirmed when the matter was brought to the Honiara Magistrate Court last week. However,…
A landslide damaged a section of the tar-sealed road in Kilusakwalo, central Kwara’ae Constituency in Malaita Province last week. This was triggered by continuous heavy rainfall in recent days. The aftermath of this natural disaster has created a risky situation for motorists, demanding extra caution when driving this compromised stretch of the road. As of…
Care- taker Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has conveyed the country’s congratulatory note to the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) on its 77th anniversary. In a formal letter to the Director- General of SPC, Dr Stuart Minchin, the care- taker PM Sogavare acknowledged that SPC is the oldest bilingual organization that continues to play the…