Relief as first of three samples dismisses COVID-19 fears, country awaits two more BY MAVIS NISHIMURA PODOKOLO SOLOMON Islands is breathing easier as the first result returns negative, but we’re not out of the woods yet as results to two…
By EDDIE OSIFELO PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare is urging public not to worry or be afraid of the pandemic coronavirus (COVID-19) that is still to record a case in Solomon Islands. This came after some people have posted untrue stories…
By Alfred Sasako MEASURES being taken by the Australian Government to contain the spread of the deadly coronavirus could potentially cripple Solomon Airlines, officials warned on Tuesday 17th March. The warning comes as airlines across the region take steps to…
THE noni revolution continues to benefit a rapidly growing number of rural communities. Member of Parliament for Northwest Guadalcanal, Bodo Dettke paid a courtesy visit to the Governor General, Sir David Vunagi at the Government House on Tuesday 17th March…
BY MAVIS NISHIMURA PODOKOLO PEOPLES Republic of China (PRC) is supporting Solomon Islands with testing kits for the Wuhan Coronavirus (COVID-19). This assistance goes towards boosting Solomon Islands’ preparations for any possible entry by covid-19. Speaking at a media conference…
BY PETER ZOLEVEKE JNR THE annual U16 Youth Solomon Cup has been deferred to a later date due to the current corona virus pandemic. Solomon Islands Football Federation confirmed in a statement on Tuesday 17th March. “This is to formally…
BY PETER ZOLEVEKE JNR The People’s Republic of China is still committed to continue its support in funding facilities for the Pacific Games 2023 amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. In a press conference yesterday, Head of the Chinese Embassy, Yao Ming…
BY MAVIS NISHIMURA PODOKOLO TEST results to two suspected cases of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) are likely to be made available to health authorities today, it is reported. Minister of Health and Medical Services, Mr Dickson Mua, told Island Sun…
No backing out from 2023 Pacific Games BY PETER ZOLEVEKE JNR SOLOMON Islands will have enough time to prepare and get ready to host the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara despite the current concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. Pacific Games…
BY MAVIS NISHIMURA PODOKOLO A number of people who had been quarantined will be discharged today (Tuesday 17th March). Dickson Mua, Minister for Health and Medical Services confirmed this to Island Sun on Monday 16th March. Mr Mua fell short…
