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Thinking collectively, acting individually: governance in a time of COVID-19
By Miranda Forsyth and Gordon Peake Miranda Forsyth is an Associate Professor at the School of Regulation and Global Governance at ANU. Gordon Peake has worked extensively in…
How is Tuvalu securing against COVID-19?
By Carol Farbotko and Taukiei Kitara Carol FarbotkoTaukiei Kitara As of 1 April 2020, there were no suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Tuvalu. The country is, thus far, free of…
Timor-Leste and COVID-19: we will find a way through
By josé ramos-horta As a man who has lived his life for Timor-leste I, like all of my compatriots, am no stranger to seemingly overwhelming challenges. Perhaps more than if I had led an…
Tough times ahead which demand national unity and obedience to the rules demanded by…
Dear Editor, Please consider this important letter as it places emphasis on the need for compliance with social distancing. Yours sincerely, Frank Short Mr.Jay Bartlett, the…
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Coordinated efforts by Solomon Islands bilateral aid partners to support measures…
Dear Editor, Please consider this letter. Yours sincerely, Frank Short It has been reported that the Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison assured Solomon Islands Prime…
COVID-19: implications for Australian aid
By Stephen Howes There is no part of Australian life that the current pandemic is not touching. Here are the some of the likely far-reaching implications for Australian aid. To start…
Honiara becomes an emergency zone as govt amplifies preparedness efforts
When it comes to Fridays, Honiara often wakes up to an array of bustling activities. From a hustling commuter trying to get a seat on one of the city buses to busy looking locals running…
Solomon Islands declares a State of Public Emergency to ward off COVID – 19
Dear Editor Solomon (SB) Herald, Late this afternoon, Wednesday, the Solomon Islands declared a State of Emergency as the country heightens its response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. …
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HEALTH IS WEALTH -WEALTH IS NOT HEALTH
Key points Option 1: Stop flightsOption 2: Prepare Institutional Quarantine places to Quarantine all incoming passengers. The level of epidemic Solomon Islands is at now is we have no…
Bring it on Mama – Sake of Prosperity
Dear Editor, Malaita Province and perhaps all other provinces, Township rundown, poor planning, filthy, very poor offices and residential building in ruin, un-plan road network with…