Dr Rodgers: lock-down still unlikely

THE Secretary to Prime Minister (SPM) Dr. Jimmie Rodgers says it is unlikely the government will declare a total lock-down and so people should not panic. Speaking at a press conference yesterday Dr. Rodgers said following a Cabinet meeting on Saturday, it has not declared any lock-down meaning there’s no high risk and it can…

World teachers’ day today

SOLOMON Islands will today join the rest of the world to mark the world teachers day but with minimal as only in respective schools. Permanent Secretary (SP) of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) Dr. Franco Rodie said due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and with the latest result, the plan has already…

TESTS NEGATIVE

For two close contact suspects By ESTHER NURIA Newsroom, Honiara   TESTS conducted on the two students suspected of having COVID-19 after being in contact with the first confirmed positive student have turned out negative. Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) Permanent Secretary (PS) Pauline McNeil announced the good news in a press conference yesterday. …

Who is responsible?

‘Visa, passport issues cause headache to gov’t’ By ANDREW FANASIAHoniara Newsroom AS the repatriation exercise of local students studying in the Philippines continues, visa and passport hiccups remain a huge challenge for the government. It was understood that some students have overstayed their visas and to process a new one takes time. The government has…

‘STEP DOWN OR FACE THE MUSIC’

  PREMIER Daniel Suidani – Malaita’s most vocal political leader – has been given an ultimatum to step down or face the music on the floor of the Provincial Assembly in Auki later this month. A letter containing a No Confidence motion Notice in Premier Suidani and his government was delivered to the Provincial Assembly…

Wale slams PM over climate change speech

Opposition Leader, Hon. Matthew Wale has slammed the Prime Minister’s United Nations General Assembly speech on climate change early this week. The Opposition Leader says, “It is hypocrisy on the PM’s part highlighting the importance of addressing the impact of climate change on the country but showing no serious commitments to it.” “A clear reflection…