Politics Archive April 2020
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Government Reshuffles Ministers
Four Ministers of the current Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) have been sworn-in before the Governor General, Sir David Vunagi at Government House this morning.
RSIPF investigates alleged arson incident on Small Malaita
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at the Auki Police Station in Malaita Province together with officers at Maka Police Post are investigating an alleged arson incident at Tawaro Village on Small Malaita on 26 April 2020.
Government Issues First COVID-19 Domestic Development Bond
The Solomon Islands Government has issued the first COVID-19 domestic development bond of SB$120 million to interested buyers.
“COVID-19 Free Status Must Not Stop the Fight”: Sogavare
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has urged all citizens of Solomon Islands to keep fighting with all means despite the country’s rank as one of the COVID-19 free countries in the world.
Hand Wash Facilities Coming Soon to Central Market
To improve personal hygiene the Honiara central market will soon provide a hand wash station.
Another Step Forward for Australia and New Zealand’s Education Partnership with Solomon Islands
New Zealand High Commissioner Georgina Roberts and Australian High Commissioner Dr Lachlan Strahan have signed a new Delegated Cooperation Arrangement as part of the two countries’ Education Partnership with Solomon Islands 2020-2023.
PM Sogavare Commends MHMS
Prime Minister Sogavare has acknowledged the work done by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) as the Government is taking all necessary and proactive measures to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
PM Sogavare Visits National Referral Hospital
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare made a courtesy visit to the National Referral Hospital yesterday.
Guadalcanal Premier Commends NGOs for support
The Guadalcanal Provincial Premier Francis Sade has thanked Non-Government Organization, NGOs for their assistance in providing COVID-19 awareness to communities in the Province.
ADB Approves USD 6M Contingency Financing to Solomon Islands
The Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon. Harry Kuma this week has announced that Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board has approved a contingency financing amendment total of US$6 million to support the Solomon Islands Government in its preparedness and response commitments the covid-19 pandemic under its Pacific Disaster Resilience Program (PDRP).
IMF Approve 24 Months SIG-CBSI Debt Servicing Relief
The Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon. Harry Kuma has revealed that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Board, on 13th April, 2020, has approved a SIG/CBSI joint request for a Debt Servicing relief for Solomon Islands under the IMF Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust (CCRT).
China Says Medical Supplies Are Safe
"Supplies donated by China are safe" says PRC's representative, Counselor Yao Ming.
Prime Minister Meets West Are’are MP and Relatives of Victims
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has met with the MP for West Are’are constituency Hon. John Maneniaru and relatives of victims to express his personal condolences to families and relatives of the 27 citizens who were washed overboard the MV Taimareho on Thursday 2nd April.
Four Months State of Public Emergency for Solomon Islands
A state of public emergency is current over the Solomon Islands for the next four months.
RSIPF Recovers One More Dead Body from the MV Taimareho
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) today recovered the dead body of a male person at Uhu Village in South Malaita, Malaita Province as the search for the 27 people missing from the MV Taimareho continued.
Search and Rescue Not Ready to Respond to Emergencies: Maneniaru
Member of Parliament for West Are’are, Hon. John Maneniaru says the Search and rescue department is not ready to respond to emergencies.
Solomon Islands Cannot Be Complacent: PM
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says Solomon Islands cannot afford to be complacent.
Prime Minister Urges Ship Owners to Take Heed of Weather Warnings
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says that he is deeply concerned with reports of missing passengers on board the vessel MV Taimareho.
China Joins Battle to Prevent COVID-19 from Solomon Islands
The Government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has joined in the battle to prevent the deadly corona virus from infecting Solomon Islands.
Guangdong Province to Send Masks, Protective Gear
Guangdong Province of the People’s Republic of China has expressed their commitment to provide support to the Government and people of Solomon Islands.
