A person who came into contact with the transferred items at the Pacific Casino quarantine center has been tested for COVID-19 and put under a 14-day quarantine. The Camp Management, and the Oversight Committee on COVID19 confirmed.
The COVID-19 Oversight Committee has assured the public that allegations of breach of quarantine protocols on 3rd September at the Pacific Casino Hotel will not go unpunished. Chairman of the COVID-19 Oversight Committee Mr.
Police are investigating the alleged suspicious transaction or exchange of goods involving a local Chinese person and Chinese nationals at the Pacific Casino Quarantine station. The suspicious exchanges happened hours after the arrival of the flight from Guangzhou, China a few days ago.
Administrative failure has caused payment delays of COVID-19 allowance for the National Solomon Islands Nurses Association, (SINA) member. SINA General Secretary, Steve Maitani told SIBC News following recent reports that some disgruntled nurses raised their disappointment over the issue.
Two Bougainvilleans have been quarantined at a quarantined at a makeshift site at Kulitanai Police post in the Shortland Islands following a swift police arrest on Wednesday this week.
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has received five new medical ventilators from our donor partners today. The Ministry of Health and Medical Services recieved the donation today at the National Referral Hospital.
The $20 million dollar stimulus package to Solomon Airlines might not keep the State-Owned Enterprise operational up to the early next year. That is if the COVID-19 pandemic situation in the country and international travel restrictions remain unchanged.
Fisheries sector should be prioritized to sustain the country’s shrinking economy says local economist, and former Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Gordon Darcy Lilo. Mr Lilo told SIBC News in an exclusive interview this week.
The New Zealand Air Force will make a full air surveillance over the Solomon Islands Economic Exclusive Zone (EEZ) this week. The air force will arrive in the country tomorrow, following a request by Royal Solomon Islands Police Force through the National Government.
The Parliamentary Opposition and the Independent Groups are planning to visit the Western Border, as well as Malaita and Rennell and Bellona provinces. This is following a recent visit by the Leader of Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, and Leader of Independent Group Hon.
Judgement of the three foreign nationals allegedly enters the Solomon Islands illegally on 19 June 2020 sets for tomorrow. This comes after the foreigners completed their 14 days quarantine period last Friday.
In view of the ongoing fight against the covid-19 global pandemic the Government of Japan is continuing to aid the Solomon Islands healthcare system under its “Economic and Social Development” program.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is currently investigating the suspicious nature of a consignment of covid-19 medical supplies from Chinese Taipei.
The first repatriation flight for stranded Solomon Islanders overseas has arrived yesterday evening from Brisbane, Australia. About 80 locals and expatriates are currently kept at the government Institutional Quarantine Facilities to undergo the mandatory 28 days quarantine period.
The US Ambassador to the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, and Vanuatu -Her Excellency Erin Mckee has congratulated the Solomon Islands Government and its people for keeping the Solomon Islands free of coronavirus.
The National Government has called on Parliamentarians to leave petty politics behind and join hands together to fight against the common enemy, COVID-19. Earlier, media critics and commentators alleged, the government is using the COVID-19 State of Public Emergency to politicize certain issues.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has commended the Honiara residents for respecting the Lockdown Order. Despite the good response from Honiara public, the lockdown has left a total of 33 people arrested for breaching the 36 hours total ‘Lockdown Order‘.
Twenty-two suspects have been arrested for breaching the lockdown order last night. Police Media confirmed this afternoon. A police statement says the 22 suspects were arrested between 6 pm last night and early this morning.
The COVID-19 molecular testing laboratory at the National Referral Hospital has officially opened today. First blood samples to be tested depends on the symptomatic surveillance currently underway, and the COVID-19 Oversight Committee.
All citizens of Honiara Emergency Zone are urged to adhere to the lockdown orders by staying at home during the 36-hour lockdown, commenced at 6 pm today. Prime Minister-Manasseh Sogavare announced in his nationwide address today.
