Business Archive March 2021
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New Order of Priority for COVID-19 Vaccination
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) has revised its order of priority as Day 5 of the Phase 1 vaccination program rolls out.
COVID-19 Vaccination Doubles on Day 4
A day after the Prime Minister issued a directive for all frontline workers to come forward for vaccination the number of people vaccinated on day 4 doubled compared to the first 3 days last week.
Prime Minister Disappointed with COVID-19 Vaccination Turnout
Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare says he is very disappointed with the poor turnout of frontline government ministries and agencies in the COVID-19 vaccination program.
One New COVID-19 Case for Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands has recorded its 19th case of COVID-19.
SIMA Launches Corporate Plan
The Solomon Islands Maritime Authority (SIMA) has launched its corporate plan 2020 - 2023.
Governor General Gets COVID-19 Vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination at the Central Field Hospital in Honiara has entered its second day with the Governor General His Excellency Sir David Vunagi taking the vaccination.
COVID-19 Vaccine Awareness for Churches Underway
Church leaders and other faith group representatives are currently undergoing awareness sessions relating to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
Fuoó Heads New SICCI Board
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) hosted its 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday 24th March, 2021 which allowed members to elect new Board Members for 2021/2022.
Biosecurity Solomon Islands and Australian Counterparts Hold Virtual Dialogue
A virtual meeting on Regional Trade and Market Access Communication Strategy was held between Biosecurity Solomon Islands (BSI) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) and the Australia counterparts (Biosecurity) last week.
Sogavare First Solomon Islander Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare is the first Solomon Islander to be vaccinated with the COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine.
Government Committed to Develop Noni Industry
Developing the Noni industry and others like kava and cassava is one of the key policy priority of the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) therefore the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) remains committed to it.
Government Says Finance Stabilized from Deteriorating Further
The 2020 Government Finance is challenging but was stabilized and the country's economy was prevented from deteriorating, the Ministry of Finance and Treasury said in a press release.
PM Amongst First to be Vaccinated Tomorrow
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare will be amongst the first to be vaccinated during the official COVID-19 vaccine launch tomorrow.
We Must Vaccinate Everyone: PM
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says it is the Government’s intention to vaccinate every citizen and resident living in Solomon Islands that is 18 years of age and over.
PM to Take First COVID-19 Jab
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare will be the first to take the COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine.
Strong 5.5 Earthquake Hits Outside Gizo
A strong 5.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded today at 9.39am local time 222 km Southwest of Gizo at a depth of 10km.
Market Upgrade Means a Safer, Cleaner Environment for Women Vendors in Auki
The Malaita Provincial Government of Solomon Islands has officially received the additional infrastructure work done to the Auki Market through the Markets for Change [M4C] project.
MAL Applauds Lands Commissioner’s Quick Action to Take Back Land for Biosecurity Work
A quick action by the Commissioner of Lands (CoL) Mr. Alan Mcneil to take back (resume) the land at Ranadi sold by Honiara City Council (HCC) to Excellent Resources Management Limited an Asian Company for Biosecurity work is highly commended.
Right to Information and Freedom of Speech are Key Tools for Good Governance
Experts from Australia, New Zealand and Vanuatu in close partnership with the Solomon Islands Office of the Prime Minister and integrity institutions, hosted a virtual informative session on Right to Information sharing best practices for building resilient, transparent and accountable institutions in Solomon Islands.
Malaysians Flown Home After Contracts Expired with Various Logging Companies
A group of 68 Malaysians, who were stranded in the Solomon Islands (SI) since last year after their employment contracts with logging companies ended, have left the country.
New Mobile Emergency Operation Centre to Boost Solomon Islands Government’s Response During Disasters
The Solomon Islands Government has received a much needed boost to their disaster response efforts through the handover of a fully customized mobile Emergency Operation Centre (EOC), which will ensure continuity of coordination and mobile communication capability in the event of any disaster emergency.
We Need Income Earning Activities: Ngalipapa Women of South Guadalcanal
“Income earning activities is what we need to come our way as well”, says the women of Ngalipapa village in South Guadalcanal constituency.
Training for COVID-19 Vaccinators Underway
Around 40 nurses from Honiara City Council, Guadalcanal, Western, Choiseul and Malaita provinces who are being selected as vaccinators to administer the first 24,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine, AstraZeneca, have gathered as of Monday this week in Honiara for their one-week vaccination training.
Government Tighten Border Operations as COVID-19 Cases in PNG Soar
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says the National Government has stepped up COVID-19 operations at the western border.
Marshall and Solomon Islands Demand IMO Set USD$100/Ton Levy on Emissions
With approximately three months to go until the IMO resumes the debate over environmental policies, different factions are already lobbying for their proposals as the best means to realize the goals of decarbonization.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Will Arrive Friday
20,000 AstraZeneca COVID-19 doses will arrive in the country on Friday, health officials have confirmed.
4.9 Magnitude Quake Recorded Near Lata
A 4.9 earthquake was reported early morning near Lata, Santa Cruz Islands, Temotu Province, Solomon Islands.
Solomon Ports 3 ‘R’s Campaign Commences in Schools
Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) this week commenced its rollout of the 3 ‘R’s campaign around schools in the capital City of Honiara.
Japan Donates Centrifuge Technology and Blood Pressure Manometer
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) has today received three (3) sets of centrifuge technology and 358 blood pressure manometer provided by Japan.
Stop Illegal Harvesting of Bechedemer: Director Fisheries
“People found illegally harvesting and buying bechedemer in view of the current ban on the marine product will be prosecuted,” warns the Director of Fisheries, Mr Edward Honiwala.
Refurbished Space at GSH for Survivors of GBV Officially Opened
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) and the Guadalcanal Provincial (GP) Health Authority, together with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Australian High Commission officially opened a refurbished integrated safe space at the Good Samaritan Hospital (GSH).
Solomon Islands Quite Close to Regaining COVID-19 Free Status
All 18 previously confirmed positive COVID-19 cases have now tested negative after repeated swabs were conducted.
ESP Payments Continue
More than half of the approved recipients of the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) program has been processed to date.
Women in Fisheries Proud to Join IWD Celebrations
Female staff of the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources have joined women from other organisations to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) in Honiara yesterday.
#ChooseToChallenge: International Women’s Day Celebrated in Honiara
It was a colorful occasion, with women celebrating International Women’s Day 2021 in Honiara, the nation’s capital.
Police Participate in International Women's Day Celebrations
Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Mostyn Mangau and his Executive joined male and female officers of the Force to participate in the match through the main street of Honiara in support of the International Women’s Day (IWD) which was marked in the capital yesterday.
Agriculture 10-year Growth Strategy Gets Government Inputs
The first ever 10-year Agriculture Sector Growth Strategy and Investment Plan (ASGSIP 2021-2030) has received overwhelming support and valuable inputs from government line ministries as it goes through final stages of consultations before presentation to Cabinet.
Religious-themed Misinformation on Covid-19 Vaccine Worrying
As the government prepares for the arrival and roll out of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine religious-themed misinformation is being peddled by the public.
No Tsunami Threat to Solomon Islands After Powerful Quake in New Zealand
The Solomon Islands meteorological service says there is no tsunami threat for Solomon Islands after a powerful 8.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Kermadec Island region, approximately 1,400 km northeast of New Zealand.
Flight to Bring in Workers From China for Fourth USP Campus Building Approved
A flight has been approved to come in from Guangzhou, China, this Friday (5th of March) bringing in workers to build the fourth University of the South Pacific (USP) Campus in Honiara.
Public Emergency Bill on Track
The public health emergency bill is set to go before parliament this coming sitting. Attorney General, John Muria (Jnr) made the assurance at the Oversight’s recent radio talkback show.
Kukum Highway Phase Two Agreement Signed
A consultancy agreement to begin consultancy services on phase two of the Kukum Highway project was signed in Honiara today (02 February) between the Solomon Islands Government and the CTI Engineering International Co. Ltd of Japan.
"COVID-19 Watch:" PM Beefs Up Security at the Border
Prime Minister Sogavare has ordered relevant agencies to further beef up surveillance at the western border.
Solomon Islands is First Country in the Pacific to Place COVID-19 Order With GAVI
Solomon Islands is the first country in the Pacific to have its COVID-19 vaccine order placed by the Gavi COVAX facility through UNICEF’s supply division.
