RISKS ARE THERE
But gov’t plans to reopen border in July still standsBy EDDIE OSIFELOTHE Immigration Department is finalizing its operational plan called ‘Keepem me safe’ ahead of the reopening of the national borders in July.Damien, who...
Only 9.9 % elderly population vaccinated
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLOONLY 9.9 percent of elderly people are fully vaccinated with only 33.8 percent having their first dose.This was confirmed by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare in his latest national address delivered on...
Nihopara: I’m yet to resign
By EDDIE OSIFELOPERMANENT Secretary for Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Andrew Nihopara is still to tender his resignation letter.Nihopara is one of the high-profile public servants in the government who refused to take his...
Vaccination coverage hits 470k doses administered
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLOTHE country’s vaccination progress has seen about 473,000 doses administered so far.This was confirmed by Dr. Yogesh Choudhri, technical advisor for the Ministry of Health and Medical Services.“As of last week...
Vaccination surge in Auki
BY SAMIE WAIKORIAUKITHE Whole of last week has seen a surge in the number of people who had taken their jab at the Central Field Vaccination Centre in Auki.From Monday to Friday, a total...
Mala direct staff to know fate soon
BY SAMIE WAIKORIAukiUNVACCINATED direct staff of Malaita province will know their fate soon.Human Resource Manager of MPG, Richard Misi told this paper yesterday the decision on this matter is on the executive and Deputy...
Australia provides aircrafts to support COVID efforts
Australia yesterday deployed two Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-27J Spartan cargo aircraft to Honiara to deliver medical and other essential supplies to provinces experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases.The C-27Js, which was deployed...
Foreign intervention personnel fully vaccinated
By EDDIE OSIFELOMinister of Health and Medical Service, Dr Culwick Togamana has defended the intervention force of Australia and Papua New Guinea who arrived last Thursday to help restore law and order in Honiara...
222 gov’t workers yet to get their jabs
A total of 222 public officers have decided not to be vaccinated and the first 54 are now self-terminated under the Government’s No Jab No Job policy.The first 54 officers have been verified and...
Temotu backs fight against COVID-19
Temotu Premier and his executive stand in support of DCGA in the fight to minimise the devastating effect of COVID-19 Community Transmission in the country.In its executive meeting held on Monday, January 31,...