Two more test result of COVID-19 suspected cases in SolomonIslands turned out negative. This was confirmed by the Ministry of Health after being sent and tested in Australia.
Incoming passengers who are undergoing the compulsory 14 days quarantine process at the quarantine centers have bsen taken care of, the government siad.
The National Government is scaling down public service operations as of today. A government statement says cabinet has made the decision last Thursday and has instructed the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Service to advise public servants of this process.
All schools throughout the country has been instructed to close operations by the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development, as a precautionary measure to protect all citizens from coronavirus.
The Solomon Islands Government assured local students studying abroad and their parents, that it will do everything to ensure they are ‘safe’ in their host countries.
The Solomon Islands National Provident Fund, SINPF, has offered to assist its members as a way to assist the government in its efforts to counter the likely effects of COVID-19 if it enters the country.
Of the three most recent suspected cases sent for testing in Australia, one has returned negative. In addition, a new suspected case was sent for testing, Friday. This will be the eleventh case to be tested from the Solomon Islands.
Solomon Airlines has today made its last commercial flight to Brisbane, Australia, prior to a temporary close. Australian High Commission in Honiara has issued that notice today, advising Australians in the Solomon Islands to book seats as today is the last commercial flight to Brisbane.
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare has declared Honiara as an emergency zone as he made a nationwide address today. Prime Minister Sogavare has made the order following the declaration of the state of public emergency yesterday by the Governor-General His Excellency Sir David Vunagi.
A Solomon Islands Priest residing in Italy has advised the government to immediately close all our international entry points as soon as possible. Father, James Ereaihionaniia, who is serving in Rome, mentioned on his Facebook page last night, saying this is the best decision the government should…
By-elections scheduled for June this year are likely to be postponed, says the Chief Electoral Officer Mose Saitala Mr. Saetala explains this is because of the current COVID-19 situation. He says the Commission is in consultation with health authorities before concluding on such a decision.
The National Government has finalized its ‘ Price fixing’ mechanism to control essential goods and services in the country. This includes a new schedule pending legal clearance from the Attorney General’s Office for execution.
Our national carrier-Solomon Airlines has today reduced its weekly flights between Honiara and Brisbane, Australia. It says its existing 10 weekly flights for the route are scaled down to six.
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development has today acted on the Prime Minister’s nationwide call for the closure of all schools in Honiara and Guadalcanal Province as an additional measure to combat the COVID-19. Permanent Secretary for the Ministry Dr.
The Solomon Islands government has stepped up its preventative measures and preparedness plans against the deadly coronavirus. Following negative results on the suspected cases in the country, Prime Minister Sogavare said, the government is serious and has taken measures in protecting and…
Solomon Islands nationals in Canada are safe with no reported cases of Coronavirus affecting them. Solomon Islands Honorary Consul General to Canada Mr. Ashwant Dwivedi confirmed from Canada this week. Mr.
Results of the third suspected Coronavirus case of Solomon Islands underwent testing in Australia this week has tested negative. The Ministry of Health and Medical Services confirmed this morning.
There has been no confirmed case of coronavirus in the country, says the Ministry of Health and Medical Services. The Permanent Secretary of the MHMS Mrs. Pauline McNeil in a statement said, as of yesterday the country has no confirmed cases. Mrs.
The Minister for Finance and Treasury, Hon. Harry Kuma has denounced comments made by some workers of Solomon Islands Ports Authority, SIPA. As the Accountable Minister for the State-Owned Enterprise, he labels these as erroneous and strongly advised the workers to stop spreading wrong information…
Two people are confirmed dead and six still missing at Lambi, West Guadalcanal as a result of a landslide generated by heavy downpour yesterday. RSIPF today confirmed, the dead bodies have already been recovered. Initial reports said children were among those trapped.
