BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO THE increase number of covid-19 cases recorded in Western Province is worrying, health expert Dr Yogesh Choudhri says. “Western Province is now a concern for us because they are still reporting high number of cases and…
BY SAMIE WAIKORI Auki A NEW body called Malaita Provincial Health Council has been recently set up in Malaita. Malaita Provincial Health Authority established the unit to support health service delivery in the province. The council will provide an avenue…
New Japanese Ambassador to Solomon Islands, Miwa Yoshiaki, paid a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare yesterday. During the visit, Sogavare said Solomon Islands and Japan are on a wonderful journey together. “Eighty years after the battle on…
—-Accuse leaders of avoiding dialogue in stand-off with Police WANTED Malaita man, Knoxly Atu is prepared to face the law, accusing political leaders of not providing dialogue to end the stand-off between his community and the Police over the past…
China has shelved its plans to sign a region-wide trade and security deal with Pacific Island nations. The decision comes following a high-level meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and leaders from 10 Pacific Island nations in Fiji yesterday.…
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO SOLOMON Islands will soon have covid-19 vaccine for age group five to 11 years. According to Ministry of Health and Medical Service Advisor Dr Yogesh Choudhri, donors have confirmed they would supply the vaccine. “We have…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA MEMBER of Makira-Ulawa Provincial Assembly for Ward 14 Solomon Mare says his people are suffering due to lack of shipping service to their area. Mare said currently small business operating within his ward are without goods, and…
By EDDIE OSIFELO THE Immigration Division and police officers are preparing to execute the operation plan ‘Keepim Yu Safe’ when our borders are reopened starting next week. The operational plan was developed by Damien Pollard of the Australia Border Force…
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO THE Ministry of Health and Medical Service says it is possible Solomon Islands may record monkeypox following two cases reported in Australia. Dr Yogesh Choudhri, Technical Advisor to Ministry of Health, stated this. “The new infection…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA A woman accused of assaulting a police officer and displaying offensive behaviour within police premises will return to court on June 13. The woman appeared in court yesterday, but said she needs a lawyer to represent her.…
