BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO THE US has said its reopening of an embassy in the Solomons is not a response to any country’s action. Russell Comeau, chargé d’affaires ad interim, United States Embassy Solomon Islands told a press conference this…
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO US visas will still be managed by the embassy in Port Moresby, PNG. The newly reopened United States embassy in Solomon Islands confirmed this yesterday. This was echoed by Russell Comeau, chargé d’affaires ad interim, United…
US re-opens embassy in Honiara in low-key BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO UNITED States of America (USA) officially opened its embassy in Solomon Islands yesterday in Honiara. The low-key event was attended by the Solomon Islands foreign affairs permanent secretary, Collin…
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO A total of 231 cases of Leprosy have been recorded from 2018 to 2022. This is according to the Director for Tuberculosis/Leprosy program Dr Henry Kako. “Solomon Islands between years 2018 to 2022 recoded a total…
Health ministry works with Foreign affairs to prevent experienced health workers leaving BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO The ministry of health (MHMS) has devised a way to block senior nurses who are seeking job opportunities outside of the country. More than…
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO The suspended nurses association (SINA) has distanced itself from the country’s council of trade unions (SICTU). In a statement yesterday, the re-instatement consultation taskforce for SINA said it does not support the Solomon Islands Council…
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO PREMIER for Guadalcanal Provincial Government Francis Sade says the recent agreement sealed between his government and the Solomon Island Business Chinese Council (SCBC) does not take away GP’s power to make decisions. Sade echoed the above…
Senior, experienced health workers going overseas where they are ‘valued’ BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO & NED GAGAHE The country is set to lose hundreds of its experienced nurses following the government’s failure to address their welfare and outstanding issues. More…
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO The new design of the Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre project worth $150 million aimed at providing high quality birthing and care services for Naha and surrounding communities was launched on January 23rd. Speaking to…
Beliga attacks innocent boy; steals his phone BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO A parent is calling on authorities to address the issue of ‘beliga’ or daylight robbers in Honiara following his son’s near-fatal ordeal with one. He also cautions members of…