CONVERSATIONS around the COVID-19 vaccine have gone out of hand. This came after the Solomon Star newspaper published a claim from a woman that “she almost died” after taking the vaccine this week. That story generated a lot of anxieties…
President of Solomon Islands Grassroot Organization Henry Wale Maneási is calling on the police unit called JANUS to investigate allegations against the ousted city council mayor Wilson Mamae. He said investigation must continue because many serious allegations were raised under…
BY BEN BILUA WESTERN Province Head of Divisions, Administration and WWF have spent the last two days looking at areas where they can complement each other to deliver effective services. Workshop Facilitator, Peter Ramo said WWF based in Gizo for…
PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare says the country’s economy could really be boosted if our borders are reopened. However, he said our borders could only be reopened if the majority of people in the country are protected against COVID-19. “The majority…
UP to $6.8 million will be dished out to each of the 50 constituencies this year. That’s $340 million in total. By our standard, this is a huge amount of money. Used wisely and for its intended purpose, it would…
TARCISIUS KABUTAULAKA THE tumultuous dispute over the selection of the Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), which led to Micronesian countries deciding to withdraw from the premier regional organisation, provides an opportunity to re-examine the idea and vision…
–Mayor loses motion of no confidence -Councillors swing sides during secret ballot vote Wilson Mamae’s reign as Honiara City Mayor came to an end yesterday after he was defeated in a motion of no confidence. An overwhelming majority of eight…
PEOPLE in Ulawa are concerned about the daily late arrival and absenteeism of nurses at the Taheramo rural health center, north of the island. Many people complained that the staff at Taheramo clinic are unreliable and should be dealt with…
BY PETER ZOLEVEKE II The road to revival for SOSA Rugby Club is progressing well according to the club’s veteran player and head coach Gregory Ofia. Young dominated, the team has proved as a competitive side since their return contending…
BY PETER ZOLEVEKE II The Solomon Islands Hockey Federation (SIHF) has continued its call for more interest in the sport as it begins rolling out its programmes for this year. SIHF President Winki Yee told SunSPORTS yesterday that they have…