Business Archive August 2021
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Logging Landing Craft Arrested During Lockdown
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Maritime Department who are doing sea patrols during the lockdown have intercepted a landing craft owned by a logging company based in the Western Province.
Twenty Arrested During Lockdown Exercise
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) on operation have arrested twenty people during the lockdown exercise last night.
GPPOL Tests Business Continuity Plans During Lockdown
Ensuring operations continue during lockdowns is the focus of GPPOL’s lockdown initiative from Sunday 6pm to Tuesday 31 August 6pm.
More AstraZeneca Vaccines Arrive
A flight organized to bring in additional AstraZeneca vaccines donated by Japan and Australia has touched down at the Henderson international airport earlier today.
Stay Away from Foreign Vessels or Yachts
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) has issued a stern warning to communities across the country, particularly those in Makira-Ulawa, Malaita, Isabel, Western, Choiseul and Guadalcanal Province. Stay away from any and all foreign vessels or yachts.
Australia Funds Six New Mobile Towers to Boost Solomon Islands’ Security
Australia has agreed to fund the installation of six new mobile phone towers to support the Solomon Islands Government to improve the security and connectivity on its western border area by closing key communications blind spots.
Domestic Violence During Lockdowns
During the trial lockdown our response systems should also be tested for those that may experience domestic violence.
The Role of the Church During a Real Lockdown
As Honiara prepares for a trial lockdown, it is probably timely to make a quick assessment on the impact of a real lockdown, if it ever comes to that.
PS McNeil Visits Buala Hospital
“Not often do I have the chance to visit provincial health facilities, its workers and patients as I have my Deputy Secretary responsible for this regard, but once i have the opportunity i always ensure i do and it’s always beneficial for me to listen to first-hand information from those on the ground themselves."
Study Shows High Blood Pressure Doubled Globally in 30 years
The number of people living with high blood pressure more than doubled since 1990, according to a major study published on Wednesday that found half of all sufferers - about 720 million people - went untreated in 2019.
High Commissioner Jones is SI Scouts International Commissioner
The Solomon Islands Scout Association has commissioned Dr. Brian Jones, British High Commissioner, as its International Commissioner.
SICCI Facilitates Exemption Process for Businesses During Lockdown
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) is providing support to the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) by facilitating the process of exemption for businesses who are categorized as critical or essential to mobilize during the 36 hours lockdown period.
COVID-19 Vaccination Launched in Isabel
Isabel Province launched its COVID-19 vaccination program at the provincial capital, Buala, yesterday with heads and representatives of the tri-system of governance, Premier Hon Leslie Kikolo, Rt. Reverend Bishop Ellison Quity and Representative of the Chiefs, Oliver Hiromana the first to receive the vaccines from the provincial roll out batch.
Study Says Solomon Islanders Confident with Government’s COVID-19 Response
A recent study conducted by the National Democratic Institution (NDI) says 87% of those interviewed think the government is doing an excellent job.
Australia Assists Solomon Islands with Ordinace Disposal Package
Australia and the Solomon Islands are deepening cooperation on explosive ordnance disposal, with a AUD$15 million package of infrastructure works, equipment and training announced in Honiara.
Health PS Touch Base with Isabel Province Health Team
With the roll out of COVID-19 launchings across the provinces, the Ministry of Health and Medical Services’ (MHMS) Senior Executive Management (SEM) Members are utilizing the opportunity to also touch- base with provincial health teams.
Let’s Work Together and Prepare for Lockdown
There are those critical of the costs associated with the planned lockdown, and perhaps in this time of financial difficulties there are merits to such argument.
Wale Acknowledges Australia’s Increase in Seasonal Worker Numbers
Leader of the Opposition and MP for Aoke Langa langa, Hon. Matthew Wale acknowledges and thanks the Government and people of Australia for their continued support to the Pacific Island countries and its peoples in these trying times.
Central Islands Province Launches COVID-19 Vaccination
Central Islands Province (CIP) has launched their COVID-19 vaccination program at the provincial capital, Tulagi, with Premier Hon Stanley Manetiva the first to receive the jab.
SICCI Renews MoU with RSIPF
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) and the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) recognizes that there is a definite link between the rule of law in a nation and growth in investment which underpins private sector development and job creation.
Exploiting Desperate People Applying for Seasonal Work
It has come to light that certain government officers are exploiting the desperation of those seeking to join the seasonal worker’s scheme.
Are We Ready for a Lockdown?
Unless a well-planned COVID-19 lockdown strategy is employed, the potential for community backlash cannot be ruled out.
Volunteers for COVID-19 Operations and Vaccination Roll Out Trained
Strategic partnerships, collaboration and cooperation remains crucial towards the Ministry of Health’s implementation of COVID-19 response operations and vaccination roll out efforts.
Health Ministry Reiterates Calls to Stop Border Crossing
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) has called for all unauthorized crossings at the western border to stop, as such crossings could lead to the entry of COVID-19 as it could go undetected and unmanaged, leading to a worse case scenario - community transmission.
“Joining the RSIPF Maritime Unit is a Dream Come True,” Superintendent Reggie
Superintendent Harold Reggie from Dovele village in Vella la Vella, Western Province, is the captain of one of the new Royal Solomon Island Police Guardian class patrol boats, the RSIPV Gizo.
Solomon Water Cash Water Meter Program
In March this year Solomon Water released a statement to inform the public about the increasing number of faulty prepaid, or Cash Water, meters.
Australia Donates Standby Genset and Water Tank to Lata Police
The Australian High Commission has presented to the Lata police a water tank and a stand-by generator to enhance the work of the police in Temotu Province.
Wale Supports Plans to Increase Age Limit for Labour Mobility Workers
The Leader of Opposition, Matthew Wale, says he fully endorses recent submissions made by the Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Australia, H.E. Robert Sisilo, to increase the current age limit under the Labour Mobility Scheme and the Seasonable Workers Program in Australia to 55 years old.
Ivermectin is Not an Alternative Drug to COVID-19 Vaccine: Health Ministry
The Ministry of Health together with its partners WHO and UNICEF, have clarified that any suggestion that Ivermectin, a drug used to treat parasite infestation, can be used as an alternative drug to COVID-19 vaccines is misleading.
Government Sponsored Students in Fiji Supported Financially Until December
Government sponsored students in Fiji are well covered till December. The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and Treasury, Mr. McKinnie Dentana says the government has advanced the students' scholarship funds to ensure they are supported until December.
Solomon Airlines Offers Big Discounts for Advance Ticket Purchase
Solomon Airlines has announced a new 20% discount airfare available on return economy flights purchased at least 21 days in advance of travel.
Wale Cautions Government on Delta Preparedness
The Leader of Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, has urged the government to adopt a zero-risk approach in its efforts to stop the entry of the deadly delta variant.
Improving Women’s Health in Solomon Islands
Women in Solomon Islands are dying from preventable diseases, one of which is cervical cancer.
Health Receives and Launches the New CT Scan Building
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) and the National Referral Hospital (NRH) this week received and officially launched the new CT scan building at the National Referral Hospital (NRH).
Government Installs COVID-19 Testing Capability in Malaita
The government has successfully installed COVID-19 testing capability at the laboratory in Kilu’ufi Hospital in Malaita.
MAL and SIPFA Signs MoU to Support Development of Pig Industry
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) through its Livestock Department has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Solomon Islands Pig Farmers Association (SIPFA) on 4th August 2021 towards development of the country’s pig industry.
Work on Strengthening Provincial Health Promotion Underway
The National Health Promotion Division of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services have commenced its provincial support to scale up provincial capacity for more strategic interventions and activities to yield and generate increased demand for health services and goods focused on preventative measures, such as COVID-19 vaccines.
Livelihood Committee Reviews Honiara Lockdown Plan
A one-day workshop was held in Honiara to review the Lockdown Plan for Honiara and to develop the Savo Island volcano preparedness and response plan.
SICCI Urges Eligible Members to Get Vaccinated
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) is urging members, their employees and eligible members of the general public to be vaccinated to protect them from the COVID-19 virus as soon as possible.
More Farmers Benefit from MAL Export Crop Programme
More farmer groups in Guadalcanal Province took delivery of farming equipment under the Export Crop Programme 2021 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL).
Termination of Employment Looms for Those Who Avoid Mandatory Vaccination
In an effort to increase vaccination coverage in the country Cabinet has now endorsed the mandatory administration of COVID-19 vaccines.
Crew of Foreign Vessel Test Positive for COVID-19
Three crew members of another foreign commercial vessel, MV Run Fu 6, that arrived over the weekend have tested positive for COVID-19. The Minister of Health and Medical Services, Hon. Dr Culwick Togamana, confirmed the news during his national address yesterday.
CEMA to Set Up Buying Centre at Manekalaku: PM
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has revealed that the Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) will set up its main buying center at Manekalaku substation in East Guadalcanal next year.
Body of Dead Infant Found at Ranadi Dump Site
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Naha Police Station in East Honiara are investigating an infanticide case after a body of a newborn baby was found at the Ranadi dumpsite on 31 July 2021.
MAL Trains Cocoa Farmers in Western Province
Trainings on cocoa grafting was conducted for Chale and Uzamba Participatory Action Research (PAR) farmers in the Western Province.
