Lockdown mobile market starts

THE Livelihood Sector Committee (LSC) is partnering with Honiara Central Market Vendors Association (HCMVA) to provide fresh fruits and vegetables through mobile markets within the Honiara Emergency Zone during this lock-down. A statement from Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock yesterday (Thursday 28th January) said the lockdown is taking its toll on Honiara residence’s food stock…

Appeal for volunteers

The Livelihood Committee of the Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock is looking for 300 volunteers. The committee issued the appeal to all fully vaccinated and passionate Solomon Islanders who wish to work as volunteers during the lockdown periods to respond to this call. More information will be provided to those interested, but those are fully…

COVID hotspots surge in the city

Health authorities have identified 13 additional COVID hotspots within Honiara city since Tuesday this week, taking the total to 38 hotspots. Health and Medical Services Minister Dr Culwick Togamana announced this today and urged residents in these areas to limit their movement and interaction in order to reduce chances of getting infected. The 13 areas…

Why some people are refusing the vaccine

THE two key reasons why people in rural communities in Western Province refused the COVID-19 vaccination are religion and weather. This was the statement of a Helena Goldie Hospital Vaccination Team representative Zonnie Raymond. Mr Raymond told Solomon Star today (Thursday 27th January) that there are church leaders who preached to their congregation against taking…

Malaita issues control measures

In the light of Covid-19 community transmission in Auki, Malaita Province, the Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) has come up with procedures to adhere to prevent the spread of covid-19 community transmission. In an extraordinary meeting held on Monday this week, the MARA executive has come up with six control measures to comply with to allow…