Economy Archive December 2021
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"All COVID-19 Predepature Tests Negative:" Health Ministry
Simple as it may seem, it is not, COVID-19 test results, especially if initial test is positive, has to undergo a verification process as per the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), the Ministry of Health said in a prepared statement.
Health Ministry Pushes Ahead With COVID-19 Vaccination Drive
The Ministry of Health and Medical service is pushing ahead with its vaccination drive, setting up vaccination tents at the Point Cruz area and at Burnscreek east of Honiara.
Be Prepared for the Covid-19 Virus
The rapid spread and the devastating impacts of the Omicron variant in Australia and in other neighboring countries should be a lesson for the unvaccinated to get vaccinated.
Does Vaccination Work?
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says there are now questions on whether the COVID-19 vaccination works after fully vaccinated individuals tested positive for the virus recently.
Two More Passengers Test Positive for COVID-19
Parents of the 10-year-old child that recently tested positive for COVID-19 have also tested positive for the virus.
Solomon Islands Explore Digital Currency
Solomon Islands is one of four Pacific Island nations that are exploring the possibility of issuing their own digital currencies. The other countries are Fiji, Tonga and Vanuatu.
COVID-19 Pill Approved by FDA, Solomon Islands Could Benefit
An at-home treatment for COVID-19 that can prevent serious illness was authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday, offering a note of optimism for the future of the pandemic as the world faces the omicron variant.
COVID-19 Threat is Real: Get Vaccinated!
Since COVID-19 was first detected almost two years ago, there are now more than 275 million cases of the virus globally, and 5.36 million deaths registered.
Pacific Nickel Mines Gets Development Consent for Kolosori Project
Pacific Nickel Mines has received development consent from the Environment and Conservation Division of the Solomon Islands Ministry of Environment for the Kolosori Nickel Project.
SIPA Staff Visits NRH Children's Ward
Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) Staff today took time off work duties to visit the Children’s Ward at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) in Honiara.
SBD$17.3M: Cost of Damage to BSP Branch
The head of Bank South Pacific (BSP) in Papua New Guinea, Robin Fleming, say the cost of damage to BSP’s branch is SBD$17.3 million.
PM Launches Virtual Engagement Policy
Prime Minister, Hon Manasseh Sogavare, MP, has officially launched the Solomon Islands Government Virtual Engagement Policy.
Second Jab Commence at Rove Correctional Facility
The second jab of the AstraZeneca COVID – 19 vaccines commenced on Friday 17 December 2021 at Rove Correctional facility.
Dubai’s Products Pacific Meets with Kokonut Pacific
Managing Director of Kokonut Pacific Mr Bob Pollard has met with Products Pacific CEO Mr Ahmed Shak Ahmed at the Habtoot Palace Hotel in Dubai as part of the continuous expression by Emirati business entrepreneurs to establish business relations with product suppliers from the Solomon Islands.
COVID-19 Kills, Not Vaccines: Health Ministry
The Ministry of Health says that there still remains significant level of fear and anxiety around COVID-19 vaccines and this is normal.
Minister Frederick Kologeta Visits Pacific Pavilions at Expo 2020 Dubai
The presence of our Pacific Peoples at the Expo 2020 Dubai is certainly generating a lot of interest especially amongst our global visitors to our respective Pavilions.
Pfizer Launched: Pregnant Women and 12-18 Year Olds Encouraged to Take Jab
The Ministry of Health is advising the public that the Pfizer vaccine has been launched last week Thursday.
Water Outage Hits Hard on Honiara Residents
The recent torrential downpour has forced Solomon Water to shut down Honiara’s main water sources periodically.
Solomon Airlines Will Operate Nadi-Honiara Flight Before Christmas
Following Solomon Islands Government approval and subject to Fiji regulatory approval, Solomon Airlines will operate a repatriation flight between Nadi and Honiara on Wednesday 22 December 2021.
PM Given Demonstration of New Weapons Capability
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare and a number of his cabinet ministers today attended a weapons capability demonstration hosted by the Australian Federal Police.
Close Relative Prime Suspect in Rape of 12 Year Old Girl
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force are currently investigating the alleged rape of a 12-year-old girl on 14 December 2021 at a village in the Shortland Islands.
Are We Ready? Solomon Islands on Luxury Cruise Boat Itinerary
Solomon Islands has been given a slot on the 24-Day Melanesian Islands & Australia luxury cruise trip operated by Seabourn on November 2022.
MET Service Issues Heavy Rain Warning
The meteorological service (MET) has issued a heavy rain warning for parts of Solomon Islands at 7pm this evening.
“New Deadly Strains Coming:” Public Urged to Get Vaccinated
Omicron is the latest in an ever-growing line of COVID-19 variants.
“It’s a Pyramid Scheme:” AIM Global ‘Investor’ Warns Public
A former AIM Global ‘investor’ is warning the public to stay away from promoters of the scheme, saying she now realizes that it is “nothing but a pyramid scheme.”
Top UAE Minister Visits Solomon Islands 2020 Expo Pavillon
A top United Arab Emirate (UAE) Minister has visited the Solomon Islands Expo 2020 Pavilion on Monday 13 December with huge admiration for Solomon Islands cultures and traditions which were on display.
Telekom Appoints First Local Female CEO
The Chairman of the Board of Solomon Telekom Company Limited Mr. Baoro Laxton Koraua, formally announces the appointment of Mrs. Christina Lasaqa as the Chief Executive Officer of Our Telekom.
Solomon Finance Granted Credit License by CBSI
The Chairman of the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) Dr Jimmie Rodgers has announced that a banking license has been granted to the Solomon Finance Limited (SFL) to conduct banking business as a credit institution.
“Wasted Effort,” Noni Farmer Loses Thousands of Dollars
More than 4,000 noni trees now lay waste when the main local buyer stopped purchasing noni fruit.
Solomons Islands Tourism Infrastructure Intact After Unrest
In the tourist board’s first statement since the disturbance, Tourism Solomons head of sales & marketing, Fiona Teama (pictured far right) advised while many buildings in the eastern parts of the city – Ranadi and China Town in particular – had been badly damaged, fortunately Honiara’s hotel and tourism infrastructure remains intact.
Kongulai Water Source Restored, Kombito Remains Closed
Solomon Water has restored water for customers sourcing water from Kongulai.
Solomon Islands Has the World’s Most Expensive Power Supply
Out of 230 countries new research has found that Solomon Islands has the World’s most expensive power supply.
Price Hike Hits Honiara
The cost of general merchandize have sky-rocketed in Honiara following the aftermath of the burning and looting to businesses on the 24th and 25th November, 2021.
Kongulai and Kombito Water Source Remain Shut
Solomon Water says the their gravity systems and pumps at Kongulai and Kombito will remain closed as the turbidity level is still very high and it is unsafe to turn on supply.
“Take Care of Your Kids:” Spike in Diarrhea Cases
There is an increase in diarrhea cases at the National Referral and the Good Samaritan Hospital.
Solomon Islands Women Amongst Recipients of UNEP 2021 Champions of the Earth
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has announced the winners of the 2021 Champions of the Earth, and women swept the environmental honours. Also new in UNEP’s history of the Champions, they received a record number of nominations from all over the world.
Warning of More Heavy Rain and Possible Flooding
The heavy rain warning will persist for most of Solomon Islands.
Strong Wind Warning Issued
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service (MET) has issued a strong wind warning for southern waters of Western, Russel, Guadalcanal and Rennell Bellona.
Harmful Toxic Gas Still Detected in Burnt Buildings
Findings from initial assessments conducted on the burnt buildings from the recent unrest found moderate to high health risks.
Western Province Celebrates 38th Second Appointed Day
Western Province will today celebrate its 38th second appointed day.
Police Unearth Looted Items After Tip Off
A joint operation between Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) and Australian Federal Police (AFP) executed a search warrant and confiscated alleged looted items buried behind Panatina village yesterday (5 December 2021).
COVID-19 Tests for Peacekeeping Force Negative
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) says the latest COVID-19 test for all personnel of the Australia Defence Force and Police, Papua New Guinea (PNG) Defence Force and their officials have returned negative.
New Deputy Police Commissioner Sworn in to Oversee the Solomon International Assistance Force
Commander Paul Osborne of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) and Australia Federal Police (AFP) Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) was today (3 December 2021) sworn in as Deputy Commissioner of the RSIPF to oversee the Solomon International Assistance Force to Solomon Islands.
World Bank Approves Further Funding Support for Solomon Islands
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved US$15 million in support for Solomon Islands’ economic recovery from the pandemic, together with US$5 million for technical assistance for Solomon Islands to improve the regulation and implementation of key laws for better transparency in the mining sector.
Solomon Islands Red Cross Grateful for Access During Crisis in Honiara
“We are very thankful that the crowds of people allowed Solomon Islands Red Cross Society (SIRCS) to help those in need.”
