RSIPF rebut media article entitled ‘Security pact could split RSIPF’

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) strongly rebutted an article published over the weekend in the Solomon Star newspaper with the title ‘Security pact could split RSIPF’ as misleading. Deputy Commissioner (DC) National Security and Operation Support (NSOS) Mr. Ian Vaevaso says, this security deal will not pause any division among the RSIPF at all. This is…

WEST EYES ANOTHER LOCKDOWN

WESTERN Province is again proposing another 14-day lockdown to reduce COVID-19 cases. This comes as COVID-19 cases continue to surge in the communities resulting in some unreported deaths. The plan was considered and discussed by the Provincial Disaster Committee (PDC), Provincial Disaster Operations Committee (PDOC) and the Western Provincial Government (WPG) last week. According to…

HEAVY RAIN AFFECTS WATER SUPPLY

The ongoing heavy rain has forced Solomon Water to shut down some Honiara supplies since Friday afternoon, due to high turbidity (silt and dirt particles in the water) experienced at  the sources. This has resulted is most of Honiara customers without water. CEO Ian Gooden said “Our water meets the World Health Organization (WHO) Standards…

GOVT URGED BLC TO ACT ON PHEB

The national government is urging the Bills and Legislation Committee (BLC) to quickly come up with its report on the Public Health Emergency Bill 2021. In a media statement, the government said prolonging the report to come before parliament is unnecessary and time- wasting. The government stressed that the bill is important as it will…