-Health ministry sends samples overseas for covid-19 testing -45 under quarantine BY ALFRED PAGEPITU THE Ministry of Health and Medical Services says it is awaiting results to samples from three suspects of the Wuhan coronavirus (covid-19) which have been sent…
-Medical association say reality is Solomon Islands is not prepared for a covid-19 outbreak-Pre-emptive measure of flight ban is crucial BY ALFRED PAGEPITU DOCTORS are calling on the national government to immediately ban all incoming flights for an indefinite period.…
BY ALFRED PAGEPITU SOLOMON ISLANDS is facing a revenue shortfall of $259 million as the fallout from the coronavirus leads to a dramatic deterioration in the state’s economic outlook. This was revealed by the Minister of Finance and Treasury (MoFT)…
CBSI maintains that the scheme is unlicensed, risky and has no funds in the bank BY ALFRED PAGEPITU THE Central Bank of the Solomon Islands is sticking to its verdict that One Link Pacifica is an unlicensed investment scheme. The…
BY ALFRED PAGEPITU THE remains of heavy machines dumped close to the Earth Movers workshop is posing a threat on the environment at the Ranadi industrial area. Ranadi is regarded as the country’s industrial site where remains of heavy machines,…
BY ALFRED PAGEPITU CENTRAL Market is not a new place for market goers to do their shopping for fresh local foods, vegetables, fish, fruits and many more. Almost every day its is the busiest place for people to visit. Some…
BY ALFRED PAGEPITU THE Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) has activated National Health Emergency Operation Centre (NHEOC) with multi-sectoral coordination with key government law enforcement agencies and health partners to enforce prevention measures to check for the coronavirus.…
BY ALFRED PAGEPITU THE Solomon Islands is grouped with the ‘high risk’ areas regarding the coronavirus and work has started to stop it reaching the country, health official says. A senior official from the Health Ministry (MHMS) yesterday said this…
Health ministry suggests the surest temporary means of protecting Solomon Islands, all eyes on cabinet to decide BY ALFRED PAGEPITU THE Ministry of health and medical services (MHMS) has reportedly requested a temporary travel ban on incoming travellers from Wuhan…
BY ALFRED PAGEPITU THE National Government through the Ministry Of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) with other agencies is taking a leading role to manage and strategize on measures to combat coronavirus in Solomon Islands. The Ministry of Health and…