China offers emergency support

CHINA has lived up to its promise by delivering much needed emergency humanitarian assistance supplies to Solomon Islands, Wednesday. The support comes as the country tries to grapple with COVID-19 community transmission since last week. A statement issued by Government Communication Unit said on WednesdayJanuary 26, 2022, Cabinet Ministers of Solomon Islands, the Hon. Culwick…

MALAITA approves $1.9m to counter COVID-19

THE Malaita Provincial Executive has approved $1.9million to counter the COVID-19 situation in Malaita Province. Speaking to Solomon Star Auki this afternoon (Wednesday 26th January), Premier Daniel Suidani said the decision was made during an extraordinary meeting held on Monday this week. Premier Suidani said the money is mainly to support the Provincial Disaster Operation Centre…

Togamana: strict home isolation crucial

Restricted movement and home isolation is crucial to reducing the rapid transmission of covid-19 in communities in view of the outbreak in Honiara and other Provincial hotspots. Since the outbreak on January 19, health authorities asked people to self-isolate at home while practicing COVID-19 safety measures including frequent hand washing, coughing into elbows, social distancing…

Auki betel-nut, clothing market closed

MALAITA Provincial Government has decided to close down Auki Betel Nut and Clothing markets in the light of the COVID-19 situation in Auki, Malaita Province. Speaking to Solomon Star Auki, Premier Daniel Suidani confirmed the closure of the Auki Betel Nut and Clothing markets. Mr Suidani said the markets will close pending further notice. Premier…

Mass COVID-19 testing soon

Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) will start mass COVID-19 testing by going to communities soon. Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Minister, Dr Culwick Togamana announced this in the health daily Covid-19 update, Tuesday. “Ministry of Health and Medical Services will start Covid-19 mass testing and will start going to communities to test…