PRIME Minister (PM) Manasseh Sogavare says the declaration of the first positive COVID-19 case in Solomon Islands has now activated all protocols and standing operating procedures. Sogavare when announcing the first positive case said risk assessment in the quarantine stations have been done by the surveillance team. He said case investigation has already commenced and…
SCHOOLS within Honiara will continue their normal classes and programs despite the country recording its first COVID-19 case in Honiara. Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) Permanent Secretary (PS) Dr. Franco Rodie made the statement during a press conference on Sunday. Dr. Rodie said following the announcement of the first case by the…
THE Secretary to Prime Minister (SPM) Dr. Jimmie Rodgers says it is unlikely the government will declare a total lock-down and so people should not panic. Speaking at a press conference yesterday Dr. Rodgers said following a Cabinet meeting on Saturday, it has not declared any lock-down meaning there’s no high risk and it can…
SOLOMON Islands will today join the rest of the world to mark the world teachers day but with minimal as only in respective schools. Permanent Secretary (SP) of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) Dr. Franco Rodie said due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and with the latest result, the plan has already…
For two close contact suspects By ESTHER NURIA Newsroom, Honiara TESTS conducted on the two students suspected of having COVID-19 after being in contact with the first confirmed positive student have turned out negative. Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) Permanent Secretary (PS) Pauline McNeil announced the good news in a press conference yesterday. …