Business Archive October 2020
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ESP Update: Fisheries, Tourism Applications Cleared
First round of assessment of all applications towards the Economic Stimulus Package under Fisheries and Tourism sector have completed the entire screening process this week.
Nurses Stage Sit in Protest
Nurses at the National Referral Hospital are currently staging a sit in protest outside the outpatient and car park area.
Solomon Islands Competes for Top 10 Global Ranking as a Diving Destination
With just three days to go before voting closes in one of the global dive industry’s most contested awards, Solomon Islands is ranking highly among global contenders for recognition as one of the best diving destinations in the world.
Essential Workers for Development Projects a Priority: SPM
The government is working hard to bring in essential workers for the Tina Hydro Project and the Airport Project.
SICCI Congratulates McNeil on Appointment as Commissioner of Lands
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Natalina Hong on behalf of the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) Board and its members congratulate Mr Alan McNeil on his official appointment as the Commissioner of Lands within the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey.
What About Us?
86-year-old Luciana Lighoti has been living in the same leafy patched house for most of her adult life.
Taiwan Based Students Await Next Flight
Solomon Islanders studying in Taiwan who have missed the recent flight from Auckland will await the next repatriation flight from Auckland.
Mental Health of Those in Quarantine a Concern
As weeks turn to months the mental health of those in quarantine has become a concern.
Still No Lockdown: PM
There will be no lockdown despite the announcement of the country’s four new positive COVID-19 cases.
Police Arrest 21-Year-Old Male for Stabbing 22-Year-Old Male in Honiara
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the Naha Police Station have arrested a 21-year-old boy for allegedly stabbing a 22-year-old male person at the Borderline bus stop in East Honiara on 23 October 2020.
Fourth Case Tests Negative
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has announced that the country’s fourth case has recovered and has tested negative.
Surgery in Canberra Save Solomon Islands Baby Born with Detached Oesophagus
Not yet two years old, Vincent Toto's life was set to end before it really began.
MAL Minister Calls for United Effort in Agriculture Development
Minister for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Hon. Senley Levi Filualea is calling for collective efforts from stakeholders including government, private sectors and farmers towards the development of agriculture in the country.
5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Makira
A shallow magnitude 5.5 earthquake was reported late last night near the town of Kirakira in Makira Ulawa Province.
Citizens Urged to ‘Eat Healthy Food Not Rice and Noodle’
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Ethel Frances is urging citizens to plant and eat healthy nutritious food and not processed food.
ESP Update: Contract Signing, Disbursements of Funds Ongoing
Signing of letter of offers and contracts with local farmers who are among of the recipients of the Government’s Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) and its committee is currently ongoing.
Low Risk Students Transferred to Vimo and SA Apartment
Eighteen (18) students who were assessed to be ‘low risk’ by the Public Health Emergency Surveillance Unit have been shifted to two other government-managed Quarantine Stations (QS) over the weekend.
NHA Chair: This is a Historic Moment
“This is a historic moment”, the Chairman of the National Hosting Authority (NHA) and Secretary to Prime Minister, Dr Jimmy Rodgers made the statement to describe the signing of the Implementation Agreement of the 2023 Pacific Games Stadium Project.
Economic Impact of COVID-19: Government Braces Itself
With repatriation flights set to re-start in the coming weeks, the government is bracing itself for the huge costs involved.
Police Investigates Burning of Aola Post
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at the Henderson Police Station are investigating the burning down of the Aola Police Post in East Guadalcanal on 17 October 2020.
APTC Alumna Inspired to Help Elderly People
“The challenges I faced while caring for my grandfather motivated me to persevere and attain a qualification at the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC),” says Alice Houtoro Tara.
Sir Dr. Nathan K. Kere is the New Chancellor for SINU
Sir Dr. Nathan K. Kere has accepted his appointment as Chancellor of the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) for the next two years.
National Referral Hospital Still on Emergency Mode
The National Referral Hospital (NRH) is still operating in an emergency mode. Medical Superintendent, Dr. John Hue says they have adjusted visiting hours and made restrictions in the number of visitors to the hospital.
World Food Day Commemoration
Today 16th October is the World Food Day.
MEHRD Urges School Administrators to Implement SOPs
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) is urging school administrators to implement their Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Malachite Resources to Begin Drilling in Jejevo this Month
Malachite Resources (MAR) will begin drilling at the Jejevo Nickel Project in Isabel Province, Solomon Islands, this month.
Seaweed and Honey Farmers Set to Benefit from ESP
Seaweed and honey farmers are scheduled to receive support from the economic stimulus package (ESP) this week.
Government on US Aid Assistance Targeting Malaita Province
The US Department of State has recently announced new funding investments of US$200 million for the Indo Pacific as part of its Pacific Pledge. Under this umbrella of support to the Region is a US$25 million support package for the (SCALE) project in Solomon Islands.
“Think About Us,” Rural Hospital Raises COVID-19 Measures
Elisa is heavily pregnant and is expecting her baby any time from now. Ellen from the Matepona area is five months pregnant, another standing next to her is six months pregnant.
Wale Urges Premier Suidani to Use USD$25M Funding Wisely
Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale congratulates USAID for the decision to prioritize Malaita Province in its allocation of USD$25 million under its SCALE programme for the Pacific.
ESP Committee Approves New Batch of Applications
The Government’s Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) oversight committee has approved the next batch of applications and recipients will be contacted accordingly.
International Day of the Girl (IDG) Campaign: Freedom Online
The Plan International Solomon Islands will organize an event to commemorate the International Day of the Girl (IDG) in Honiara today.
CBSI Donates SBD$10,000 to Aligegeo Provincial Secondary School
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands has donated a sum of SBD$10,000 along with economic resources (reports) to the Aligegeo Provincial Secondary School in Auki-Malaita Province last week.
Air Niugini Opens International Flights to Honiara
Air Niugini has now opened international flights to Honiara, Solomon Islands. Controller David Manning recently announced the new normal and relaxation in travel for Papua New Guinea.
Our Positive COVID-19 Status
Solomon Islands has one confirmed case of COVID-19. People are slowly coming to grips with the fact that we are no longer COVID-19 free.
Ear-resistible – Tourism Solomons Branded Ear Saver Mask
Tourism Solomons has come up with a novel way of keeping the destination in the minds of Australian travel agents while at the same time helping to keep them safe by giving away Tourism Solomons-branded ear savers.
Kava Formally Recognized as a Beverage
Kava is now formally recognized as a beverage.
Health Minister Provides Update on First COVID-19 Case
Solomon Islands’ Health Minister Hon. Culwick Togamana assures that the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) is working very hard to ensure that the country’s first COVID-19 case remains contained and is limited to quarantine stations and does not lead to community spread.
Ministry of Health Clarifies Public Concerns
There are concerns that those living next to quarantine centres expose themselves to the virus. This has been raised through social media, especially after the first positive case of the COVID-19.
Schools Continue as Normal: Dr Rodie
Schools in the country are expected to carry out classes as normal.
Kiribati Repatriation Awaits Landing Permit
The government will repatriate Solomon Islanders in Kiribati if a landing permit is approved in Tarawa.
Local Food Vendor Encourages People to Eat Local Food
Her day starts at 4am in the morning, the process starts, she peels the potatoes, yam, and cassava, and when available she adds taro to the menu. Fish is always a favorite with the locals – especially how she prepares it.
Solomon Airlines Extends Suspension of International Flights Until January 2021
Solomon Airlines has today announced a further two-month extension of the suspension of all scheduled international passenger flights, to 10 January 2021.
MASI Thanks Government for Organising Weekly Press Conference
The Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) wishes to thank the government for the initiative of a weekly press conference.
Wale Slams PM over Climate Change Speech
Opposition Leader, Hon. Matthew Wale has slammed the Prime Minister’s United Nations General Assembly speech on climate change early this week.
