A CUSTOMER has been fooled into thinking he bought heaps of ginger, instead he bought roots of the heliconia plant. This incident occurred at the Central Market early this week prior to the four days lockdown. The roots were sold for $10 per heap. Heliconia is a tropical flower with big roots and grows in…
The Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani has appealed to all Malaitans and the public to remain in their homes and communities while listening to health advices. He issued the appealed early this week in light of the growing threat from COVID community transmission. So far 755 cases have been recorded with five deaths as of…
Leader of Opposition has suggested that the country’s health expert should consider sourcing COVID antiviral drugs namely Paxlovid and Lagevrio. Matthew Wale said this today in a statement following increasing number of cases in the country. As of yesterday 755 cases have been recorded with five deaths so far. “Our health experts should also look…
THE Prime Minister (PM) and his Health Minister Dr Culwick Togamana must admit that they are currently presiding over a mess as a result of two years of negligence of a COVID outbreak in the country. Opposition Leader Matthew Wale in an issued statement today said the current situation has proved the lack of preparedness,…
THE delay for Solomon Islands to know the type of COVID-19 variant currently transmitting in our country is due to technical issues. The Minister of Health and Medical Services Dr Culwick Togamana yesterday said the technical issues are experienced by the Australian laboratory that samples were sent to. “…they are redoing the test result…should be…
THE most visited Corona market in Tenaru, far east of the city will close for an indefinite period of time until further notice. The Guadalcanal Provincial Executive has taken the decision this week, a statement issued by Guadalcanal Provincial Government said today. “This means that there will be no buying and selling of products on…
Chairman of the Livelihood Sector Committee (LSC) Michael Ho’ota has clarified to the general public regarding the distribution channels for relief food supplies that his delivery team will be conducting as of today (Friday 28th January 2022) in Honiara. Mr Ho’ota said as a responsible committee, coordinating food distribution in the Honiara Emergency Zone, they…
SOLOMON ISLANDS and China have pledged joint solidarity in the fight to stop the surge of the corona virus epidemic, which has so far taken five lives since the first positive cases were detected on January 19. In a joint statement issued in Honiara this week, both governments have acknowledged that the impact of COVID-19…
THE Livelihood Sector Committee (LSC) is partnering with Honiara Central Market Vendors Association (HCMVA) to provide fresh fruits and vegetables through mobile markets within the Honiara Emergency Zone during this lock-down. A statement from Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock yesterday (Thursday 28th January) said the lockdown is taking its toll on Honiara residence’s food stock…
The Livelihood Committee of the Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock is looking for 300 volunteers. The committee issued the appeal to all fully vaccinated and passionate Solomon Islanders who wish to work as volunteers during the lockdown periods to respond to this call. More information will be provided to those interested, but those are fully…