Prime Minister (PM) Manasseh Sogavare and his officials from the Prime Ministers Office will visit the National Referral Hospital (NRH) today to inspect a number of COVID-19 facility sites and equipment. A statement from the Ministry of Health and Medical Services said the half-day visit will allow Prime Minister Sogavare and his officials to see…
THE Solomon Islands High Commission in Fiji has warned all Solomon Islanders in Fiji to follow the local authorities’ instructions and respect the advisories on preventative measures on COVID-19 including the lockdown and curfew restriction. The warning was issued following one local who was caught amongst others for breaching the curfew restriction order. “It is…
STUDENTS in forms 3, 5, 6 and 7 in all high schools in the provinces are expected to resume classes next week, except for all schools in Honiara, Guadalcanal, Noro, Munda, Choiseul-bay and Shortland Islands. This was revealed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) Franco Rodie during…
Country receives final two COVID-19 test results BY MOFFAT MAMU GOVERNMENT through the Ministry of Health and Medical Services has confirmed the two remaining samples for the suspected coronavirus (COVID-19) have returned negative. In a statement yesterday the Ministry of Health said; “the ministry is pleased to finally receive results of the remaining two…
MORE charges are expected to be laid against One Link Pacifica’s director as police are continuing with their investigation. Gerrad Tauohu is currently facing 33 counts of false pretence under the penal code and one count of unlicensed financial institution under the Financial Institutions Act 1998. His matter was mentioned yesterday in the Honiara Magistrates’…
NORTH Malaita Member of Parliament (MP) Senley Levi Filualea has retained his seat following the dismissal of the petition lodged against him, Friday. This was after Judge Terrence Higgins found no evidence against Filualea on allegations of denial into counting area and bribery. Former MP Jimmy Lusibaea lodged the petition after losing his seat to…
PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare says the country must remain united and vigilant against the threats of the Covid-19 pandemic. He was speaking in his national address to the nation. “This government will remain committed and vigilant in the fight against Covid-19 from entering the country,” Sogavare said. “And the government’s determination is strong than ever…
MV Worship Light sailed from China A PANAMA-REGISTERED bulk carrier that left Zhangjiagang, China, to Solomon Islands early this month was denied entry into port yesterday for violating our laws. Solomon Ports collaborated with the Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA) to stop MV Worship Light from berthing at Point Cruz yesterday. “This is because…
The Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon. Harry Kuma this week has announced that Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board has approved a contingency financing amendment total of US$6 million to support the Solomon Islands Government in its preparedness and response commitments to the COVID-19 pandemic under its Pacific Disaster Resilience Program (PDRP). The ADB Board…
Vessels and small crafts caught crossing the common border between Western Province and Bougainville, Papua New Guinea (PNG) will face a fine of $1million or 20 years imprisonment or both. Acting Police Chief Mostyn Mangau revealed this at the commissioner’s weekly conference, Thursday. “During this State of Emergency we also understand there are emergency zones…