COVID SURGE LOOMS

Provinces expected to see hike in Covid-19 cases, says health AS the Covid-19 outbreak in Honiara starting to show signs of slowing down, provinces are expecting surge in Covid-19 patients. Minister for Health and Medical Service (MHMS), Dr Culwick Togamana said, the virus is now transmitted to our rural areas where 70 to 80 percent…

THE CONDUCT OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA POLICE CONTIGENT

Transparency Solomon Islands calls on the Executive Government to deal with the alleged unwanted and unprofessional behaviour and conduct of the Papua New Guinea Police Contingent in country at the request of our government following the protest and the rioting, lotting, that followed.  Whilst Transparency Solomon Islands appreciates and commends the government of Papua New…

STRANDED PASSENGERS TO RETURN

STRANDED families from the Western Province stuck in Honiara since the lockdown and outbreak of COVID-19 community transmission last month will return home. That’s according to the Chairman of the Provincial Disaster Oversight Committee (PDOC) Jeffrey Wickham. Speaking to Solomon Star Gizo in an interview on Monday, Mr Wickham said MV Fair Glory will be…

Church services resume weekend

THE COVID-19 National Oversight Committee is allowing church services to resume from this weekend in areas with COVID-19 community transmission. Secretary to Prime Minister and National Oversight Committee Chairman Dr Jimmie Rodgers said this makes the suspension of church services in Solomon Islands the shortest compared to other countries. “We have the shortest period that…

SCHORLARSHIP INTERVIEW A SUCCESS

THE Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport (SINIS) successfully conducted its first Coach Scholarship Interview Workshop last week. The three day workshop started on Wednesday 16th February. A statement from SINIS said these workshops are part of the coaching scholarship application process, involving all sports for the XVII Pacific Games – provided to identify the…

SINIS recognizes Para inclusion

THE Solomon Islands National Institute of Sports (SINIS) has assured Para-athletes of their recognition in the SINIS High Performance program and the sports community. Executive Director of SINIS, Aaron Also in a recent press conference told media and Para-athletes that SINIS recognizes Para-athletes and would like to work closely with them and make them feel…