THE two key reasons why people in rural communities in Western Province refused the COVID-19 vaccination are religion and weather. This was the statement of a Helena Goldie Hospital Vaccination Team representative Zonnie Raymond. Mr Raymond told Solomon Star today (Thursday 27th January) that there are church leaders who preached to their congregation against taking…
In the light of Covid-19 community transmission in Auki, Malaita Province, the Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) has come up with procedures to adhere to prevent the spread of covid-19 community transmission. In an extraordinary meeting held on Monday this week, the MARA executive has come up with six control measures to comply with to allow…
MALAITA Provincial Government (MPG) executive on Monday passed a resolution calling on all Malaitans to seek God’s intervention through ‘fast and prayer’ for the province in this current pandemic. The MPG executive on Monday also passed a $1.9M budget to support COVID-19 fight in the province. Premier Daniel Suidani told Solomon Star at that special…
THE People’s Republic of China (PRC)has delivered on its pledge to provide “urgent Anti-COVID Assistance” to Solomon Islands to help the Government contain the rapid spread of the virus. A Chinese Government cargo transporter touched down at Honiara’s Henderson International Airport shortly after midday on Wednesday delivering Beijing’s assistance, which include: 50,000 doses of SinoPharm…
THE newly-elected Premier of Rennell Bellona Province, Japhet Tuhaika Tuhanuku, said his provincial executive supports the coronavirus protocols, including lockdown put in place by the National Government. Premier Tuhanuku said the decision was collectively confirmed by the Provincial Executive during its extra-ordinary meeting in Honiara, on Tuesday, 25 January 2022. “The Provincial Executive is aware…
FARMERS in Malaita Province are getting worried with the ongoing suspension of shipping services to Auki as supplies for their piggery and poultry farms declines. Speaking to Solomon Star Auki this morning (Thursday 27 January 2022) local poultry farmer Tom Tumu said any further delay of cargo shipment to Auki will definitely affect them as…
LEADER of Opposition Matthew Wale is appealing to the Government to announce its national response plan urgently before the lockdown ends. The Opposition Leader in a statement issued today said since the outbreak last week, the government is yet to announce any COVID national response plan for the whole country. Mr Wale said the Oversight…
A Commentary by Alfred Sasako MANY arguments and counter arguments have been made, particularly on social media about the pros and cons about the government’s approach to contain the epidemic. In particular, the argument over the origin of the virus took centre stage in the past two weeks. No doubt these will continue for…
The temporary closure of betel nut and clothing markets in Auki, Malaita Province has been described as unfair. This is because Chinese operated shops continue to provide services during COVID-19 community transmission in Auki. A former provincial government employee and betel nut vendor Modesto Tua told Solomon Star in an interview. He further complained that…
ATHLETES are strongly urged to be serious and follow COVID-19 safety measures during the current COVID-19 outbreak the country is facing. The call was made by the National Olympics Committee of Solomon Islands (NOCSI) president, Martin Rara. Rara said health plays a very important role in athletes’ sports careers. “I call on all sports athletes…