Sogavare: People getting sick from the virus
BY MAVIS N PODODKOLO
PRIME Minister, Manasseh Sogavare has confirmed that some people that tested positive for the COVID-19 virus are getting sick.
"We are seeing some people getting quite sick with the virus," Sogavare said.
He...
PNG doc ‘cleared’
By EDDIE OSIFELO
THE Papua New Guinea medical doctor, Ma'ine Schmidt Asapo, accused of bringing the covid-19 virus from Tasman to Pelau has been cleared by the Government.
However, Asapo will still face the charge for...
No jab, no swab, no return: Wickham
BY BEN BILUAGizo
PEOPLE from Western Province who are currently stranded in Honiara must satisfy all travelling measures before boarding ships to return home.
Provincial Secretary, who is also the Chairperson of Western Provincial Disaster Committee...
Police detain ships at Taro
BY BEN BILUAGizo
THREE passenger ships have been detained at Taro in response to the current community transmission of COVID-19 in the country.
Speaking to Island Sun Gizo last night, a passenger in one of the...
Schools to remain close
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO
ALL schools in the country will remain close due the current community transmission of the deadly virus.
This was echoed by the Secretary to Prime Minister Dr Jimmie Rodgers in a radio...
Noro person of interest tests negative
BY BEN BILUAGizo
THE first test result of COVID-19 on a person of interest at Noro came back negative last night.
Reports reaching Island Sun Gizo states that tests were made on five (5) specimens collected...
Western bars ships from entering its waters
BY BEN BILUAGizo
PROVINCIAL Secretary of Western Province who is also the chairperson of Western Provincial Disaster Operation Committee (WPDOC) says no ship is allowed to enter the province unless authorised by WPDOC and the...
Where’s the plan for our schools?
OPPOSITION leader Matthew Wale has questioned the Government if there are any plans in place for schools around the country.
In a statement today, Wale said whilst he understands that schools have been closed indefinitely...
Prestige captain speaks out after MOI trip
By EDDIE OSIFELO
CAPTAIN of Solomon Prestige 2, Billy Mamaloni believes he has not breached any law to travel to Ontong Java on February 16.
This was despite Special Secretary to Prime Minister Dr Jimmie Rodgers...
Doctors investigate death of woman at Seghe
BY BEN BILUAGizo
DOCTORS at Seghe Hospital are investigating whether COVID-19 is responsible for the death of a woman this week.
Acting Director of Health and Medical for Western Province, Doctor Michael Belande Buin said his...