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Parliament meeting next Monday
The Office of the Prime Minister has scheduled a Parliament-emergency meeting for next Monday-6th April 2020. The Parliament Media confirmed yesterday. This follows the declaration of the state of public emergency announced by the Governor General His Excellency Sir David Vunagi last week.
1 Apr 2020
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Two more COVID-19 test results returned negative
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.
1 Apr 2020
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Quarantined peoples’ welfare taken care of
Incoming passengers who are undergoing the compulsory 14 days quarantine process at the quarantine centers have bsen taken care of, the government siad.
31 Mar 2020
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Public service scale down operations
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.
31 Mar 2020
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All schools across the country to close down
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.
31 Mar 2020
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GOVERNMENT ASSURES LOCAL STUDENTS ABROAD
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.
30 Mar 2020
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NPF to assist its members
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.
28 Mar 2020
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COVID-19 suspected case tested negative
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.
28 Mar 2020
Airlines
Airlines urged to close Brisbane flights
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.
27 Mar 2020
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Honiara declared “Emergency zone”
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.
27 Mar 2020
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“Close SI-International Borders”: Dr. James Ereaia
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…
27 Mar 2020
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June’s by-elections might be postponed
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.
25 Mar 2020
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Government finalised ‘Price Control’ mechanism
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.
24 Mar 2020
Airlines
Airlines reduce weekly flight schedules
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.
20 Mar 2020
Breaking News
Schools early closure effect as of today
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.
20 Mar 2020
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Government took serious measures on preventing COVID-19
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…
20 Mar 2020
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Locals in Canada safe from COVID-19 to date
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.
20 Mar 2020
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Third COVID-19 suspected case tested negative
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.
20 Mar 2020
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‘Coronavirus not here’, says Health authority
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.
13 Mar 2020
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Kuma denounces SIPA employees claims
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…
13 Mar 2020