COVID-19 has now infiltrated Honiara as Solomon Islands diagnosed 48 new cases of COVID-19 since yesterday morning. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare in his special address on the COVID-19 situation in the country this afternoon said this increase brings the total number of COVID-19 cases diagnosed in the country to 81 – an increase of 61…
The National Disaster Operations Centre is now on “Full Activation Mode” following the announcement of the sixty hours lockdown for Honiara Emergency Zone effective as of 6pm Wednesday night (19th January 2022). NEOC has been activated on “Standby Mode”, supporting preparedness and response actions since last year under the National COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan.…
THREE provinces namely Central Islands, Makira and Temotu Provinces will be receiving new three tonne vehicles to support safe disposal of wastes and other transport needs. The vehicles were made possible through World Bank funding support. A statement from the Ministry of Health and Medical Services said with the vast majority of the country’s population…
Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) for Malaita Province Leslie Kili has called for respect and proper dialogue as a way forward to solve grievances in Malaita. PPC Kili made the call following the action of a Malaita ex-militant James Tatau in Auki on Wednesday. The PPC said Mr. Tatau got drunk, drove around Auki town,…
PRIME Minister (PM) Manasseh Sogavare this afternoon announced a further 48 cases of COVID-19 in Honiara. This now brings the total to more than 80 cases since the country first recorded its first case. The latest cases were recorded over from 8am on Wednesday to 8am this morning. Some of those who were infected are…
DESPITE the 60 hours lock-down declared for the emergency zone in Honiara in light of the COVID-19 transmission, a number of cognitive impaired persons were spotted and continue to roam the streets of Honiara. Solomon Star workers heading to work this morning saw three cognitive impaired-persons in separate locations were walking freely through the deserted…
THE GOVERNMENT through Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) is very pleased to note the commitment made by Members of the Provincial Assembly (MPAs) of Guadalcanal Province to support current COVID-19 health preparedness and response activities including vaccination roll out. This commitment was made following a one- day consultation held last week between the…
HONIARA police deployment to Auki, Malaita Province, ends this morning to assist in the Honiara lockdown. Patrol Boat Taro left Auki Wharf at 11.30am for Honiara after berthing for 12 days in Auki – two days shy of their two weeks deployment program. Speaking to Solomon Star Auki prior to their return to Honiara, Patrol…
MV Akwa is now berthing outside Honiara Port after it was recalled by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare on Wednesday. The vessel with its 11 crew and charterers arrived in Honiara at 11pm last night after its recent trip to East Areáre. A company representative told Solomon Star this morning that they are going to follow…
Prime Minister (PM) Manasseh Sogavare has warned that the country’s huge unvaccinated population is most at risk of catching covid-19 now that community transmission has hit the capital and Ontong Java this week. Since vaccination was rolled out in the last 18 months, only 20% of the eligible population is fully vaccinated. Most of the…