COVID-19 is now present in the Pacific islands region. There are around 30 confirmed cases in the region, with the first death having occurred in Guam. A number of countries have declared states of emergency, including Nauru, Samoa, Tonga, and Papua New Guinea. In addition, many countries have effectively closed their borders with international flights…
DEAR EDITOR – Quoting an article published by Janelle Ward in ‘You’re Life Choices.’ I hope the following news will give added hope to all in the Solomon Islands currently facing the threat imposed by coronavirus. The race to produce an effective treatment for COVID-19 pneumonia continues across the globe, with the World Health Organisation…
DEAR EDITOR – All the Government Ministries have been updated on the Government strategy and preparedness for this deadly virus that almost holds the whole world’s attention. It goes as far as the declaration of the state of emergency by the GG, throughout the country as well as locking down. Any lockdown is going to be…
DEAR EDITOR – As a student and a concerned citizen of Solomon Islands, I urge men to have respect for women and girls in society. It is very sad to hear and read about women and girls being raped and indecently assaulted by such disrespectful men. Currently, there are women and girls who are the…
DEAR EDITOR – I had the misfortune to travel the West Kola’a road on Monday and Tuesday. It would appear cigarette, betel nut and ring cake sales are exempt from the ban. Also the roadside [not private land] temporary canteens are exempt, the further I went along West Kola’a the more I’ve seen. Also I…
AS we wait for the Government to announce further actions it will take to combat the coronavirus during the state of public emergency, let’s be vigilant and on alert. Yes, were are yet to record a case. But this may be only a matter of time. With the way the virus has been spreading, the…
TRANSPARENCY Solomon Islands lauds and commends the Ministry of Health and Medical Services in their tireless efforts towards protecting the Solomon Islands from the COVID- 19 pandemic that is affecting the countries of the world regardless of their development status. This is a mammoth task for a Ministry that is mandated, tasked and expected to…
DEAR EDITOR – According to a report by the SI Government’s Statistician, Douglas Kimi, a record total of 16,233 tourists entered the Solomon Islands during the final (4th) quarter of 2019. Kimi said, “Compared to the same quarter a year ago, an increase of 5.5 percent was recorded and visitors made up 50 percent of…
DEAR EDITOR – That terrible killer that originates from Wahun city in China known as the coronavirus has been killing the people of the first world till now for the past months and it is aggressively spreading from one continent to another and from country to the country taking thousands of lives from the very advanced…
DEAR EDITOR – As a concerned citizen, I am truly convinced that we are not ready for COVID-19 known as the coronavirus. We lack the health capacity to deal with this pandemic. It is my prayer that God will save this nation with his miraculous deliverance and stop this threat from reaching our shores. My…