Cases hit 10,738

THE total number of COVID-19 cases in the country has dramatically reached 10, 738 cases with four new deaths in the Western Province. This was revealed by the Incident Controller within the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), Dr Nemia Bainivalu during the radio talk back show, Sunday. “As of today (Sunday) we have…

West reiterates push for federal system

THE current Western Provincial Government under the leadership of Christian Mesepitu has reiterated that it would continue to push for the federal system of government. This was highlighted by the Acting Premier and the Minister for Finance and Treasury Ramuraka Talasasa during his opening address at last week’s Western Provincial Full Assembly (WPA) in Gizo,…

Johnson & Johnson dose arrive

THE fourth dose for the vaccination rollout is now in the country and will be handed over this week. Incident Controller at the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) Dr Nemia Bainivalu during Sunday’s radio talkback show said Johnson and Johnson vaccine has arrived in the country, awaiting the official handing over, likely to…

MP Junior Kenilorea fear mongering

THE Government has described the concern of fear raised by the Member of Parliament for East Areáre Peter Kenilorea Junior regarding separate training of our police as baseless.  A statement from the Office of the Prime Minister this evening said Mr Kenilorea Junior’s concern of fear is baseless and based purely on his own personal…

RETURN OF PNGDF IS GOVT DECISION

GCU: The national security of any country is a matter for the government to decide on and Solomon Islands as a sovereign state is no exception. The decision to welcome back the Papua New Guinea Defense Force was deliberated on and approved by the Cabinet and that represented the official position of the government. Why…

US Embassy office director on SCALE-NRM

THE US Embassy Office Director Russel Comeau has shared information relating to USAID SCALE-NRM operation in the country during the launching of the Forest Development Grant this week. Speaking during the launching of the FDF which also comes under the SCALE-NRM project US Embassy Office Director Mr.Comeau said the project was launched after exchange of…