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.
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands will introduce a new five dollar note, part of its ongoing reforms on security and design specifications. CBSI Governor Denton Rarawa had announced,the notes would be introduced in the first quarter of 2019, and will be made of polymer substrate, aimed at…
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.
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.
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.
Member of Parliament for East Central Guadalcanal Constituency Honorable Ishmael Avui has been sworn in as the new Minister for Home Affairs this afternoon. Mr Avui replaces former Minister and Member of Parliament for Temotu Nende Constituency Hon Commins Mewa.
“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.
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands has launched the $40 note and new $2 coin today in Honiara. This is part of the CBSI’s contribution to to mark the country’s 40th Independence Anniversary.
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.
Since 1978, only three provinces have attained an Unqualified Audit Opinion status from the Office of the Auditor General in terms of their financial performance. They are Choiseul, Western and Isabel provinces.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force warns residents of Tuvaruhu in Central Honiara to keep away from a cordoned area near the Tuvaruhu Community High School where chemicals have been discovered.
Honorable David Gina, MPA for Munda-Lambete has been declared the new Western Province Premier. Mr Gina polled 15 votes while his opponent Honorable Ramuraka Talasasa, polled 11 votes. Provincial Clerk Kevin Paia said the new Premier took his oath after the election.
