Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has praised donor partners for their ongoing support to the Government towards the fight against covid-19. Sogavare made particular mention of the Governments of Australia, New Zealand and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for their…
The National Government through the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) has announced a partial resumption of classes in most provinces in the country on April 27 except for schools that were located in emergency zones. The emergency…
Written by Joel Negin Donald Trump’s sharp criticism of the World Health Organization (WHO) and slashing of US funding to the institution has successfully distracted some attention from the woeful American response to COVID-19. Perhaps unsurprisingly, some Australian politicians have…
According to the latest news report from Radio New Zealand, today, a second Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130H Hercules flight is taking more supplies to cyclone-struck Vanuatu, including tarpaulins and other equipment to build temporary shelters. “The flight to…
The Correctional Service Solomon Islands (CSSI) Commissioner Gabriel Manelusi joins the Global Corrections Community to applaud correctional officers, as campaign is underway to highlight the work of prison and correctional staff during the corona virus pandemic. Messages of support are…
Representatives of the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) and member companies on Saturday 18 April met with Under Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock (MAL), Mr Michael Hoóta for an update discussion on rice stocks…
Dear Editors,Please consider this story.Yours sincerely,Frank Short It was reported today, Monday, by Radio New Zealand that Tonga and Samoa have received boosts to their Covid-19 responses from the Asian Development Bank. Here are the details, quote: “Tonga has been…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in the Rennell and Bellona Province today farewelled their colleague officer the late Police Constable (PC) Katea Puia during a funeral service at the Ngongona Seventh Day Adventist Church on Bellona…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) in Noro, Western Province are investigating an alleged murder incident which resulted in the death of a –two-year old female child in the township on 18 April 2020.Officer Commanding Station (OCS)…
With the coronavirus pandemic now evident in nearly all countries of the world, the Solomon Islands remains free from the killer disease and one must credit the strong and effective measures imposed by the Solomon Islands government and the best…
Dear Editor,Please consider this letter.Yours sincerelyFrank Short An article by Thomas Moore, a Science Correspondent with Sky News was released by Yahoo 4 hours ago. Here is the article quoted in full. “British scientists have said they hope to have…
Honiara, Solomon Islands –Today Ministry of Health is pleased to finally receive results of the remaining two COVID-19 suspected case samples that were sent to Australia, and again the samples came back negative with no detection of coronavirus. Solomon Islands…
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) second recruitment group for 2019 have gone through a moot court conducted by the Police Prosecution department at Rove Police Headquarters on 16 April 2020 as part of their training on what happens…
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) acknowledges the commendation on the dedication and commitment of police officers by the Prime Minister, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare in his nation-wide address on the COVID -19 delivered yesterday 17 April 2020. Acting Commissioner…
Introduction Fellow Solomon Islanders, tuning in from the four corners of our beloved nation, Solomon Islands, it is my solemn duty to stand here again today to address you all in these challenging times. I also acknowledge citizens listening in…
There are now 31 new members of the Tina Hydropower Development Project construction team as locals fill both skilled and unskilled labor positions. Supporting local communities in the Guadalcanal region with employment opportunities is a priority for the Solomon Island…
Despite having no reported case of the Novel Corona Virus, the Government is continuing with its preparedness to prevent the importation and potential spread of the virus in country. Strict measures put in place so far include the grounding of…
Decontamination of Institutional Quarantine Facilities used by quarantined persons for the last few weeks has undergone a thorough decontamination process and is ready for use again. A total of 231 rooms have gone through the process. These include 62 rooms…
The Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon. Harry Kuma has revealed that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Board, on 13th April, 2020, has approved a SIG/CBSI joint request for a Debt Servicing relief for Solomon Islands under the IMF Catastrophe…
The Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon. Harry Kuma this week has announced that Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board has approved a contingency financing amendment total of US$6 million to support the Solomon Islands Government in its preparedness and response…