The Australian High Commission in Honiara on Monday donated a batch of personal hygiene kits to the National Disaster Operation Center. The kits contain sanitary items such as; toilet tissues, shaving gear, soap, cleaning detergent, Colgate, toothbrush, face mask, and gloves. Speaking when handing over the items Australian High Commissioner His Excellency Dr. Lachlan Strahan…
‘Nation urged to fight COVID-19 together’ By ANDREW FANASIA PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare led government acknowledges the response that the public has demonstrated in abiding and respecting the measures amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. He made these sentiments when he addressed the nation last week. Sogavare said that when the public cooperates it gives the government…
THE National Referral Hospital (NRH) is implementing special emergency measures to respond to the threat of the deadly coronavirus (COVID–19). Medical Superintendent (MS) Dr. John Hue said all non-urgent clinics and hospital services are suspended until further notice. Under the NRH Infection and Prevention Control (IPC) protocol, there is an urgent need to control the…
FOLLOWING the announcement by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare on Friday about the approval to allow members of the National Provident Fund (NPF) to withdraw part of their contribution in light of the health crisis, the NPF head office in Honiara was packed to the limit, Monday morning. The minister of Finance in consultation with the…
Claims $600k went missing during MART’s caretaker mode By WILSON SAENI In Auki FUNDS of around $600,000 allegedly went missing during the reign of the previous Malaita Provincial Government under the leadership of former Premier Peter Ramohia last year. Information reaching the paper claimed the money ($600k) went missing from $1.6 million being deposited into…
MORE Honiara residents have started returning to their respective provinces in hundreds over the past few days. This came following further orders by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare on Friday to all those who have nothing to do in the city to return to their respective villages and communities. He declared the region between Alligator in…
A local Honiara resident has called on the Honiara City Council (HCC) to explain why they keep allowing the Central Market to carry out its normal business whilst closing other satellite markets in Honiara including the Kukum market. Lawrence Makili on Saturday said even on Friday when HCC delivered its latest resolution, it did not even…
Ports, Solomon Power donates towards virus battle By ESTHER NURIA Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) and Solomon Power/Solomon Islands Electricity Authority (SIEA) have both funded SBD$5 million dollars surplus each to the government towards the fight against the deadly Coronavirus (Covid-19). The funds from both State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) were announced by Prime Minister…
Of the three most recent reported suspected cases that have been sent for testing in Australia, the first result has now been received and it is negative. In addition, a new suspected case was sent for testing on Friday. This will be the eleventh case to be tested from Solomon Islands. The Ministry of Health…
THE Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) has confirmed to provide financial support to members as part of its contributions towards measures to counter the COVID-19. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare confirmed this when delivering his national remarks, Friday. Sogavare said the different forms of assistance will include a sum of $5,000 to be made available…