BY NED GAGAHE & IRWIN ANGIKI The United States embassy has refuted Solomon Star’s front-page story claiming the US was behind an assassination plot on Prime Minister Sogavare. Spokesman for the embassy, Damian Wampler describes the report as ‘outrageous’ and…
BY IRWIN ANGIKI Copen drug is evolving and becoming more potent, a Borderline resident warns. Kwaso, the illegal home-made liquor, is reportedly the latest ingredient in the production of Copen. This poses greater risks for Copen users and their communities.…
BY IRWIN ANGIKI Bellona is the typical tropical paradise island. A high-raised limestone atoll draped in lush green, sitting on the blue ocean and usually described as an island “where milk and honey flow”. But, little is known that this…
BY IRWIN ANGIKI The former provincial ward member for Wagina, Ward 1 Choiseul province is calling on the national government to hasten making the so-called new drug – Copen illegal. Mofete Tupou, while welcoming Health Minister Culwick Togamana introducing the…
Coconut rhino beetle widespread on Bellona thanks to MAL and covid-19 BY NED GAGAHE & IRWIN ANGIKI Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) is widespread on Bellona Island, ironically, thanks in part to the Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock (MAL) and covid-19.…
Schools, students face threat BY SAMIE WAIKORI & IRWIN ANGIKI The new drug – Copen – is taking schools in most parts of the country by storm. Despite being around for five years, it is not catching the attention of…
BY IRWIN ANGIKI The national referral hospital has reportedly run out of gauze, affecting services such as medical operations. It ran out on Friday 11th of November, a doctor at the (NRH) told Island Sun on condition of anonymity. “Last…
MARA distances itself from Tuesday’s reconciliation with PM Sogavare BY IRWIN ANGIKI The Malaita Alliance for Rural Advancement (MARA) government of Malaita has distanced itself from a reconciliation with Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare this week. Malaita Deputy Premier Glen Waneta,…
BY IRWIN ANGIKI Mbokona and White River schools are the latest to receive brand new three-tonne trucks from the West Honiara Constituency Office. In a boisterous handover ceremony yesterday at the White River school, the principals of both schools received…
8 months no ship, schools closed, no food & medicine BY IRWIN ANGIKI February was the last time a ship visited Sikaiana. Now, eight months later, people are reportedly starving. “There is no food, medicine, the school has closed to…