Dear Editor Solomon (SB) Herald, Late this afternoon, Wednesday, the Solomon Islands declared a State of Emergency as the country heightens its response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. The Solomon Islands has no confirmed cases of coronavirus but currently three…
I wrote recently about a trial that began last week in the United States in the hope of soon finding a vaccine to stop the coronavirus. The letter prompted a correspondent in the Solomon Islands to say there were plants…
Dear Editor Solomon Islands Herald, According to a report in today’s edition of the Island Sun newspaper, the results of the third suspected Coronavirus case of Solomon Islands that was sent to Australia over the weekend has tested negative. This…
I followed the stories and wrote about the bad weather that affected the Solomon Islands most recently, tragically causing loss of life at Lambi, damage to roads, bridges, food gardens and extensive flooding in both Guadalcanal and Malaita. It cannot…
His Excellency the Governor-General Sir David Vunagi, GCMG, reminded Members of Parliament of the need to lead by example and to live up to the expectations of the country as national leaders when he delivered the ‘Traditional Speech from the…
“Guidelines developed to ensure survivors and victims of domestic are better able to access quality and effective counselling services.” Set against the very sad reality that family and sexual violence sees 64 percent of women aged between 15 – 49…
Opinion by Frank Short: With project backing by way of funding from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), the Solomon Islands Government this Monday launched its new online gateway portal on the internet. The portal will make…
The Solomon Star newspaper on Wednesday, featured an article saying that a two day ‘Disability Sector Collaboration Workshop’ on accessing justice in the country was currently underway at the Mendana Hotel conference room. I will quote the text of the…
The European Union, according to news published by undercurrentnews.com has decided to include the Solomon Islands in its trade agreement with the Pacific states, which will allow tuna caught there to be exported to EU markets without duties. Quote: “On…
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration website tells how the Solomon Islands Government is seeking new ways of ensuring long term economic stability in the country. Quote: “ One of the areas being looked at by the Government is the…