Emergency drug supplies will be delivered to the National Referral Hospital and Honiara City clinics as of today. Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela made the assurance in a media conference this morning.
The fight against corruption must be comprehensive and persistent, says Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela. Committing the Anti-Corruption Bill 2017 to its second reading in Parliament today, Mr Hou said unlike other criminal offences, corruption is secretive and normally operates and thrives in the…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services and the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet will reconvene an urgent meeting today to review the status of the national drug supply.
Debate into the Anti-Corruption Bill commences tomorrow. Clerk to National Parliament Clezy Rore said the Anti-corruption bill is among other priority bills due for deliberation. He said, the bill will go through its second and third reading during the current meeting.
People of Ulawa Island, Makira-Ulawa Province will tomorrow celebrate the 140th anniversary of the arrival of the first missionary that brought Christianity to the island.
A week long testing of non-communicable diseases begins today in Honiara. The ‘Honiara Health Expo’ was organized by the Honiara City Council’s Health Division in collaboration with a Primary Health Care team from Atoifi Hospital in East Malaita.
The Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services says it is a complex situation procuring drug orders because the Ministry is dealing with a number of different suppliers outside the country.
The Government assures they have the shortage of drugs at the National Referral hospital under control. Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela made the statement today to the media after a briefing this afternoon from the Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services Dr Tenneth Dalipanda.
Opposition Leader, Manasseh Maelanga has urged the Government to declare a ‘state of medical emergency’ and calls for coordinated efforts to address the drug shortage situation at the National Referral Hospital in Honiara.
World renowned Evangelist Kenneth Copeland touched down in Solomon Islands yesterday for a three-day crusade in Honiara. Pastor Copeland was accompanied by two other preachers Jesse Duplantis and Jerry Savelle on the South Pacific Victory Campaign.
Honiara residents will expect to pay for their own medicine and vaccines as the clinics in Honiara are running out of drugs. For the past weeks, Kukum Clinic has been advising patients to pay for the medicines they have been prescribed because they do not have them in stock.
At the breakfast meeting organized by the Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday 27 June, the Prime Minister said he is optimistic about the next 40 years. I too share his optimism about the next 40 years and indeed believe that it offers huge possibilities.
Police have arrested and charged a 23-year-old male for an alleged rape incident that occurred Monday this week. A Police Media statement said the incident happened at Lungga, East Honiara where the victim was a 20-year-old female.
Solomon Islanders are advised to take ownership of the country’s currency especially the handling of notes and coins. Chief Manager for Currency and Banking Operations at the Central Bank of Solomon Islands, Daniel Haridi reiterated.
“The people must understand the government and the government must understand the people.” Julian Maka’a is a name with a voice well-known to most people in Solomon Islands, having worked in the media industry for over twenty years.
The Government is taking steps to create innovative employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for young people in the country. Prime Minister Rick Nelson Houenipwela revealed this in his speech at the recent 40th Independence Anniversary celebrations in Honiara.
Patients at the National Referral Hospital, NRH, have been encouraged to be part of today’s 40th independence anniversary celebrations. Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs, George Palua made the statement this afternoon when welcoming patients and members of the public to today’s Swing to the…
“Actions and decisions by our leaders today in all works of life will determine the kind of Solomon Islands we will see in 40 years time.” Prime Minister Rick Nelson Houenipwela echoed this statement in his 40th Independence Anniversary speech this morning.
Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau has today opened its trade exchange event for Solomon Islands’ Sellers and International holiday buyers. The SIVB Trade exchange named ” Mi Save Solo” is an annual event with this year being the second time for it to be held in Honiara.
It’s not every day you see someone working around with a ‘Human teeth’ necklace ord earrings, but centuries ago this was a common sight in Malaita province.
