THE Solomon Islands Government (SIG) has on Tuesday authorised that all public servants serving under non-essential services will have to take emergency paid leave of absence as part of its strategy to mitigate local transmission of COVID-19 once it reaches Honiara and other provincial headquarters. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Service Nego Sisiolo in…
GUANGDONG Province of the People’s Republic of China has expressed its commitment to provide support to the government and people of Solomon Islands. The pledge of support was made in light of the proactive but necessary measures taken by the Solomon Islands Government to fight against the potential entry and/or spread of the COVID-19 into…
The Honiara City Council (HCC) is scaling down its non-essential services based on the assessment of the City Clerk. This was resolved during the Full Council Meeting on Friday 27th and the scale down has commenced as of Monday 30th, 2020, a statement from HCC Media Unit said. “This is part of the Council’s preparedness…
PRC donates USD $300K for laboratory equipment THE Government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has donated USD$300,000 (SBD2.5m) to the government and people of Solomon Islands. A statement from the Office of the Prime Minister & Cabinet said this funding donation would enable the Solomon Islands Government to strengthen and improve its capability…
Malaita Province will soon assign a day in August as a day of prayer for the province. Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani confirmed this in an interview over the weekend. “One day on the month of August will be declared as a day of prayer for the province,” he said. Premier Suidani said August is…
SCHOOLS CLOSED DOWN By ESTHER NURIA SCHOOLS across the country have been ordered to close as of yesterday in the face of the imminent threat the coronavirus poses to the nation. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) Dr. Franco Rodie issued the directive, Monday. This came after the ministry…
Sharing of cigarettes, betel nut, and lime, playing ludo on the same device and spiting of betel nut must be stopped to protect yourself from coronavirus (COVID-19). These are the key messages highlighted during the awareness talks held by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) on 31 March 2020 for its officers in the…
The Ministry of Health has warned members of the public to not discriminate against people who may have the coronavirus (COVID-19) because this may further spread the disease. In a statement the ministry said COVID-19 is a disease caused by a virus and this virus can infect anyone. “It does not choose who it wants…
The more than 60 incoming passengers who are currently undergoing the compulsory 14-days quarantine at the Institutional Quarantine Sites were well taken care of since its establishment on 25th March 2020. Solomon Islands bound passengers were chaperoned from the arrival lounge and transported directly to the quarantine sites (Guadalcanal Beach Resort, VIMO Apartment and Solomon…
MORE than 80 people dressed up in 1980’s costume recently to support the Honiara Hash House Harriers club fundraiser in support of the Red Cross Special Development Centre. $3,600 was raised through the generous support of revellers and the Honiara Golf Club who allowed the use of their clubrooms. This donation will be used to…