Latest News Archive January 2021
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Student's Final Test Negative: Sogavare
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says that the student that had tested positive for COVID-19 after being released from quarantine has now tested negative.
Banning of Yeast Will Impact Struggling Mothers
The banning of yeast has been touted by the public and Premier Daniel Suidani of Malaita province is also openly supportive of the idea.
Nationwide Address by Prime Minister 3pm Today
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare will be making a nationwide address today at 3pm, the address will provide an update on the student that was tested positive for COVID-19 after being released from quarantine.
Her Majesty the Queen Recognizes Solomon Islander with Commonwealth Points of Light award.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, as Head of the Commonwealth, has recognised current Miss Solomon Islands, Ms. Gladys Habu, as the 168th recipient of the Commonwealth Points of Light award in honour of her exceptional voluntary service raising awareness of climate change.
Possible COVID-19 Reactivation in Student Released Recently
The Ministry of Health and Medical service has responded to a ‘reactivation of COVID-19’ in one of the students that initially tested positive and was released after 5 consecutive negative tests.
South Pacific Islands Target Rich Tourists as Pandemic Takes its Toll
When the head of Twitter, Mr. Jack Dorsey, recently made his fateful decision to ban former United States president Donald Trump from the social media platform, he did so from an island in French Polynesia, thousands of kilometres from Washington or Silicon Valley.
Livestock Department Continue to Deliver Services to Farmers
The Livestock Department within the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) remain committed to its responsibilities as it continue to provide Livestock and Veterinary services to livestock farmers in the country.
Farmer Fulfills Dream Through Shallot Farming
Eddie Voko, 27, resides at Barana community and is of Guadalcanal and Choiseul province parentage. He is a good example of someone who commits to a vision and works hard to achieve it.
Opposition Leader Acknowledges SI’s Traditional Partners, Australia, Japan and New Zealand
Leader of Opposition and MP for Aoke Langa Langa Constituency Hon. Mathew Wale has acknowledged the commitments made by three of our long time traditional donor partners to provide additional financial assistance in key areas of need saying the gestures could not have come at a better time and considering, they too have their own problems at home.
Kava Farmers Need to Focus on Quality Not Quantity: Kava Exporter
The Solomon Islands leading kava exporter, Varivao Holdings Ltd, is urging all local kava farmers to improve the quality of their output and productivity if Solomon Islands is to be a dominant player in the kava market.
Mothers and Children Need to Prioritize Healthy Diet: Agriculture Minister
“A clear action is needed to prioritize healthy diet for mothers and children”, Agriculture Minister, Senley Filualea says at the recent virtual launching of the Asia and Pacific Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition 2020 Report.
Government to Charge Mandatory COVID-19 Tests for Overseas Residents
The Solomon Islands government is now looking at charging overseas residents the cost of COVID-19 tests.
Scholarship Website Crashes As Deadline Looms
The Solomon Islands tertiary and skills authority website crashed yesterday as deadline for scholarship applications approaches.
Government Commits to 100% COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage
The government is committing itself to a 100 percent COVID-19 vaccine coverage.
HCC Schools to Resume 1st February
All schools under the Honiara City Council (HCC) Education Authority will resume classes for the 2021 Academic year on 1st February 2021.
Our National Referral Hospital (NRH), Our Doctors and Nurses, Our Life
The President of Solomon Islands Democratic Party (SIDP), Dr. Alice Aruhe’eta Pollard calls on the National Government to revamp much needed resources at the National Referral Hospital and attend to challenges such as limited resources, limited space, unhygienic environment and crowded wards.
Three Solomon Islanders Victims of Car Crash in Queensland
Three Solomon Islanders are reported to be the victims of a fatal car crash in Queensland, Australia.
Stop Illegal Sale of Alcohol and Drugs in the Community: Elder Pleads
A prominent man from Kolosulu community in east central Guadalcanal, Mr. Patterson Divasia, says the increasing numbers of illegal alcohol and drug selling in his community is concerning.
Disturbance and Disorderly Behavior Tops Crime Stats for 2020
Disturbance and disorderly behavior have topped the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) crime statistics for 2020.
Weather Office to Work on Simplifying Weather Forecasts
The World Meteorological organisation is encouraging member countries to implement what is known as the impact-based forecasting.
ESP Pay-out Continues, SBD$100m Not Yet Disbursed
Pay-outs for the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) have recommenced. Permanent secretary in the Ministry of Finance and Treasury, McKinnie Dentana says the process of payment has resumed and will continue until all payments are done.
Authorities Need To Do More In Publication of School Results
Parents are calling on the education authorities to do more when publicizing school results.
Negligence in Neonatal Deaths Not Acceptable
A social media support group for mothers are raising concerns about unknown causes of neonatal deaths at the National Referral Hospital’s (NRH) labour ward.
Solomon Ports Launches 3 ‘R’s Campaign
Solomon Ports has now commenced the ‘Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle’ (3 rs) campaign in Honiara.
More Trade Agreements as Solomon Islands Prepares for Graduation
The Solomon Islands government is preparing itself for graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) status.
Solomon Islands and New Zealand Government Join Forces to Control Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle
Solomon Islands has formed a new partnership with New Zealand to step up the response to the invasive Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) which, if left unchecked, would pose a serious threat to food security and coconut and palm oil industries.
Struggling Street Vendor Puts Family First
Lisa Loko would not sit around while her family struggles, she looked for other ways to make a living for her family.
Government Backs Down on Plans to Shut down Facebook
The government has backed down on plans to ban the use of Facebook in Solomon Islands.
Most of Honiara Will be Without Water For Few More Days
Solomon Water says that as of this morning the Kongulai pump and gravity system and the Kombito spring will remain shut due to high turbidity caused by heavy rainfall.
Police to Mount Spot Check Operation
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the National Traffic Department in Honiara will mount an operation starts on 18 January to 31 January 2021.
Nothing Much to Show in Rural Areas: Case Study
The government was not able to show that it is prioritizing it’s National Development Strategy 2016 - 2035 in rural development.
Police Rescue Eleven People at Sea in Western Province
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RISPF) at Gizo Police Station in Western Province have rescued eleven people drifting at sea between Choiseul and Western Province on 10 January 2021.
Tide Turning, Choiseul Premier Pleas for Help
The premier of Choiseul province is calling for assistance in his government's efforts to carry out work on the Choiseul bay township project.
Septic Systems Burst in Residential Area
Over the past month Mbuavalley and Kukum residents have been complaining about the leakage of septic waste pipes. They say relevant authorities were informed of the leakage but were slow to respond.
Makira Ulawa to Access Internet Services Soon
The people of Makira, Ulawa and Ugi will soon have access to 3G services provided by telecommunication company, Our Telekom. Currently work is underway to build telecommunication towers in the province.
Government Establish New Committee in Preparation for Vaccine
A new coordinating committee has been established by the government. This committee is jointly chaired by the Permanent Secretaries in the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Finance.
Sogavare Calls for Repeat Testing of Those Discharged
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare is urging those that tested positive for Covid-19 and have since been released from quarantine after three consecutive negative tests to return for retesting.
Another Deployment to Solomon Islands - PNG Border
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) make its 10th deployment of police officers to the common border between Solomon Islands (SI) and Papua New Guinea (PNG) on 10 January 2021.
Telling Stories Through Short Films
“The film industry in Solomon Islands is still in its infant stage, but slowly it has reached us in the rural communities,” said Riley John, one of the founders of Longa Boys, a group of young film makers based in Belaha, Central Guadalcanal Province.
Palau Could Become the First in the World to be Vaccinated
A cluster of islands in the Pacific Ocean that's one of the few places on Earth entirely free from COVID-19 could become one of the first countries vaccinated against the disease.
No More Privileges After Festive Season
Persons in quarantine will not be having any more privileges after the festive season.
Another Mining Camp Robbery Suspect Arrested
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Henderson Police Station have arrested another suspect in relation to Winwin robbery incident in Central Guadalcanal on 6 January 2021.
Thugs Injure Passenger During Knife Attack
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in Auki are investigating a knife attack by a group of young men.
China Blocks WHO Team Sent to Study Covid's Origins
China has blocked the arrival of a team from the World Health Organization investigating the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, claiming that their visas had not yet been approved even as some members of the group were on their way.
S-League Resumes on Saturday
The Solomon Islands premier soccer club competition Telekom S-League 2020/2021 season resumes this weekend on Saturday 9 January 2021 despite the ongoing lease stand-off between the Solomon Islands Football Federation and Honiara City Council on Lawson Tama Stadium.
Repatriation Flight Scheduled for 17th January
Solomon Airlines has advised that subject to regulatory approval, the airline will operate a repatriation flight on the 17th of January to bring more Solomon Islands citizens home from Australia and New Zealand.
More Suspects Arrested Over Mining Camp Robbery
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Henderson have arrested third and fourth suspect in relation to Winwin robbery incident in Central Guadalcanal.
Wale Urges PM to Make Advanced Preparations for Covid-19 Vaccine
The Leader of Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, has called on the Prime Minister to quickly take steps to ensure that Solomon Islands is ready for the Covid-19 vaccination programme.
Health Ministry Says Preparations for COVAX on Track
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) assures the public that work on acquiring Covid-19 vaccines once they are approved, and the preparations in country to receive and roll out COVAX (Covid-19 Vaccines Access Facility) is well underway and progressing according to plan.