The Government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has stepped in to help Solomon Islands in the fight to contain the spread of community transmission of the corona virus following urgent discussions with the Honiara government on the weekend. The first shipment of urgent medical supplies will arrive next week by a Chinese government…
THE Ministry of Health will not be conducting COVID-19 vaccination roll out in Honiara today (Monday 24th of January). A statement from the Ministry of Health and Medical Services this morning said roll out of vaccines will only be for workers of critical infrastructure and essential services. For the public, the statement said mobile vaccination…
SELLING of betel nuts along the streets of Honiara have been banned. This was announced on Sunday during the talk-back show. The order was gazetted, Sunday which will see all betel nut stalls along at the streets of Honiara removed and sales halted. Sales of betel nut besides private homes are also banned. The ban…
A ROYAL Australian Air Force C-17A aircraft arrived in Honiara today carrying the first of two shipments of an Australian package of emergency medical supplies to support the Solomon Islands Government’s response to an escalating COVID-19 outbreak. Australia has responded to a request for support from our Solomon Islands partners. A statement from the Australian…
THE origin of the COVID-19 community transmission outbreak in Honiara is from Ontong Java and not from the foreign forces that were deployed to Honiara during the unrest in November last year. Secretary to the Prime Minister Dr Jimmie Rodgers made this clarification following ongoing debate in the media and social media over the origin…
LEADER of Opposition Matthew Wale has urged the Government to redirect resources to COVID health facilities and response services. In a statement today (Sunday 23th January) Mr Wale said in light of the current COVID-19 situation in the country, it warrants the wisdom to redirect all funds and resources to the National Referral Hospital, additional…
THE Public Service will resume official duties with strict safety protocols on Monday 24 January 2022. The Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Public Service announced the resumption in a circular today (23 January) to Permanent Secretaries and equivalent, Provincial Secretaries, Chief Executive Officers, Heads of Department and Human Resource Managers. As we enhance…
PEOPLE in Western Province especially from the nearby islands close to Gizo have rushed in to buy food from the shops over the past days. This comes as the province plans to impose a lockdown which is likely to affect many villagers from the neighboring islands. The Western Province Executive already endorsed the Level 3…
EVERY member of the public is now asked to present your vaccination certificate with a photo ID when entering any business or public transport. The types of IDs accepted are driver’s license, voter card of Solomon Islands, Solomon Islands NPF card or passport for verification. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare in his address this afternoon said…
AUSTRALIA has provided emergency food supplies to the National Referral Hospital (NRH) today to assist Solomon Islands respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. A statement from the Australian High Commission said this support will ensure the National Referral Hospital (NRH) can cater for over 200 patients and 100 staff over the coming days. The supplies were…