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PRC expert team here for feasibility studies

Upon invitation by the Government of Solomon Islands, in the context of surging cases of COVID-19 in the country, an expert team of four from the People’s Republic of China have arrived in Honiara.

7 Feb 2022

COVID-19
SIFF assists Government with two busses to support health workers
The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) has responded to Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare’s appeal to support Government efforts with two buses for logistics to contain the community transmission of COVID-19 in the capital Honiara.
25 Jan 2022
Top Headlines
Livelihood Sector Committee Assists Awka Crews
The Livelihood Sector Committee of the National Disaster Operations Committees (N-DOC) has attended to the needs of those on board the COVID-19 stricken vessel MV Awka which anchored in the Point Cruz Harbour last Sunday, 23rd January 2022.
25 Jan 2022
Breaking News
Fear of Covid-19 transmission prompts lockdown in Tulagi
Fear of a probable transmission of the deadly coronavirus has emerged in Tulagi township following reports that MV Awka made a stopover and berthed at the Silent World Jetty in Tulagi when it traveled from Honiara Ontong Java.
22 Jan 2022
COVID-19 EMERGENCY POWERS REGULATIONS 2020
Govt Warns Against Obstructing Frontliners
Resisting and obstructing authorised officers carrying out their mandated duties in this time of COVID 19 community transmission is an offence under Regulation 47 of the Emergency Powers (COVID-19) (No. 3) Regulations 2021 (“the Regulations”).
21 Jan 2022
Uncategorized
Solomon Islands Records Another Two COVID-19 Cases
The country has recorded another two cases of COVID-19 which brings the total number of current active cases to four. The two patients are the parents of the 10 year old boy whom they returned from a repatriation flight from Fiji earlier this month.
29 Dec 2021
Breaking News
Unvaccinated travelers will not enter Solomon Islands: PM
ANY traveler that is 18 years and older must be fully vaccinated before they can enter the country. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare in his nationwide address on Monday this week said intending travellers must undertake their final vaccination dose 4 weeks prior to their travel date.
2 Nov 2021
Breaking News
Unvaccinated Public Servants will no longer attend their workplaces
Public Servants who have chosen not to be vaccinated will no longer attend their workplaces. This is effective today, Monday 1 November 2021. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made this announcement in his fortnight Covid-19 address this afternoon.
1 Nov 2021
Breaking News
PM announces Cabinet’s decision to lift suspension on international flights
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has announced that the National Cabinet has lifted the suspension on incoming international flights as part of the measures to slowly reopen our borders.
1 Nov 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine
PM says 197, 643 Covid-19 doses administered as of last Friday
A total of 197,643 doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered since last week Friday 15th October. Speaking during his nationwide address this week, the Prime Minister said this represents 23.9% of the total doses required to cover the total target population of 414,327 people in the country…
21 Oct 2021
Breaking News
Hospital would recruit overseas doctors if circumstances come hard
The National Referral Hospital (NRH) would be recruiting overseas doctors if circumstances come hard, says the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Referral Hospital, Dr George Malefoasi.
14 Oct 2021
Breaking News
PM pleads with nation to get vaccinated to reopen borders as economy deteriorates
The country’s economy is deteriorating and it cannot remain in isolation for too long, says Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare as he pleads to eligible Solomon Islanders to get vaccinated.
5 Oct 2021
Breaking News
No lockdown if Honiara and Guadalcanal achieve 90 percent full vaccination
If Honiara and Guadalcanal achieve a 90 percent full vaccination, Honiara will not have to go into lockdown if a community spread of COVID-19 is detected. Mr Sogavare said the most vaccine hesitancy in the country has been reported in Honiara and Guadalcanal province.
21 Sept 2021
Breaking News
82 percent of government employees complete first dose
About 82 percent of all employees of the government have taken their first dose of COVID-19 vaccines. Presenting a report by the Oversight Committee (OSC) during his COVID-19 Nationwide address today, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said the Ministry of Public Service is still compiling the data…
20 Sept 2021
Breaking News
82 percent of government employees complete first dose
About 82 percent of all employees of the government have taken their first dose of COVID-19 vaccines. Presenting a report by the Oversight Committee (OSC) during his COVID-19 Nationwide address today, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said the report was presented to the Cabinet on 16 September.
20 Sept 2021
Breaking News
Public servants chose not to be vaccinated based on religious conviction: Report
A recent report presented to Cabinet by the Oversight Committee says part of the remaining 18 percent of public servants who haven’t taken their vaccine based their reasons on religious conviction and beliefs.
20 Sept 2021
Breaking News
𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝟓𝟎 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐮𝐭
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare today announced that by 31st October 2021, any employee of the national and provincial governments and SOEs that still chooses to not be vaccinated shall have a 50 percent cut in salaries and will not be allowed to go to their workplaces.
20 Sept 2021
Airlines
Borders would reopen once there is 80 to 100 percent vaccination coverage
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says the country would reopen its borders if it reaches 80 to 100 percent COVID-19 vaccination coverage. The Prime Minister made the statement in his nation wide address yesterday saying the country cannot afford to stay locked up forever.
8 Sept 2021
Breaking News
Pfizer vaccine to target children and pregnant women
Solomon Islands will soon have access to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine which will see children from 12 years of age and pregnant women get vaccinated against COVID-19. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare announced this in his nation wide address this afternoon.
7 Sept 2021
Breaking News
Health sector faces communication and logistic challenge during simulation lockdown
The health sector has encountered challenges in communication, coordination and logistics during the 36-hour simulation exercise. Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) Incident Controller Dr Bainivalu highlighted they also face some challenges in human resources.
2 Sept 2021