Despite, the United Nation’s progress on implementing Sustainable Development Goal 6, which strives to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all, billions around the globe still lack safe water, sanitation and hand-washing facilities.
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has signed an agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), to improve credit reporting in the country. This agreement will ensure an improvement in access to finance for people’s micro, small, and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs).
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.
Opposition Leader-Hon. Matthew Wale is calling on the government to take appropriate actions to address the serious allegations of corruption and abuse of office leveled against Honiara City Council Executive.
The Governor General-Sir David Vunagi has sent his well-wishes on behalf of Solomon Islands to Her Majesty-Queen Elizabeth-the Second on the occasion of her 94th official birthday yesterday.
Solomon Islands must not let its guards down despite some COVID-19 affected countries start easing their restriction measures against the virus. In his weekly national address this week, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths continue to increase every day and…
The current state of Public Emergency is opened for further extension. Attorney General, John Muria Junior stated yesterday on the national broadcaster-SIBC.
The Government of Japan has announced a 25.8 million US dollars in COVID 19 emergency assistance to the Government of Solomon Islands. Outgoing Japanese Ambassador to the Solomon Islands, His Excellency Mr.
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‘.
Solomon Airlines will take a special repatriation flight from Brisbane to Honiara, Tuesday next week. The national carrier confirmed in its statement yesterday and said, this will enable our stranded citizens abroad to return home.
Parliament of Member for West Guadalcanal and Minister of Police and National Security Hon. Anthony Veke has won his petition case. This comes after the High Court dismissed his case yesterday.
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.
A 36-hours total lockdown for Honiara Emergency Zone has commenced as of 6 pm this evening (Wednesday 20th May). The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has started the operations to enforce the COVID-19 lockdown in the declared Emergency Zone from Poha to Alligator Creek this morning.
