Welcome To Solomon Islands In Focus

As a long­time friend of the Solomon Islands, let me say the aim of this website is to bring you news about the Solomon Islands, promote tourism to the "Happy Isles” and generate donations for causes in the Solomons that will provide income for charitable institutions dependent on aid and help to give much needed money for local craftsmen and women.

I would encourage you to see for yourself a most unique and different part of the world and meet friendly, hospitable people while enjoying the sheer delights and beauty of a easy accessible Pacific paradise.

Spare A Thought For Vanuatu

I am sure that many in the Solomon Islands will be thinking of their fellow Melanesian brothers and sisters in Vanuatu after the country was left devastated by Cyclone Pam.

CNN News has said, "The fury of Tropical Cyclone Pam, one of the most powerful storms ever to make landfall, has moved on, but the misery it left behind in the islands of Vanuatu is just starting to become apparent.”

THE SFA GOES THE EXTRA MILE AGAIN

Honiara : 23 March 2018

 

HE SFA STEPS UP ONCE AGAIN TO HELP GOOD CAUSES IN THE MEDICAL FIELD

I can report that the SFA has agreed, today, to provide the money needed to send 13 year old Myrin Siarobo from Malaita to Fiji to undergo a CT scan and for an investigation of her medical condition and stay in a Fiji hospital.

The offer to help the young girl and her family follows an appeal for help from her father, John, which was published in the Solomon Star newspaper this morning.

I can also say the SFA has also responded to my personal appeal for funds to cover the freight costs of sending two forty foot containers from New Zealand filled with 100 urgently needed hospital beds at the NRH, at the Buala hospital and at the main hospital in Malaita.

The beds will be supplied by Take My Hands Charity Trust (TMH) that has helped the medical service needs for the past three years.

The SFA previously very generously responded to my appeals on past occasions and funded the supply of more than 148 hospital beds to the NRH, together with hospital supplies.

Currently, a container is expected in Honiara any day loaded with furniture, mobility aids, eye glasses and clothing and footwear.  The contents of the container I had requested for local NGO’s including the Referral Eye Centre and Hearts of Hope Charity.

Take My Hands managed to collate the supplies from a large number of donors in New Zealand and the freight costs were covered by the SFA following an appeal I made some 18 months ago.

I take this opportunity of thanking the President and Board Members of the SFA for the past and continuing help to good causes in the medical field and I am particularly appreciative of the SFA’s concern and help towards Myrin’s medical assessment and treatment.

I wish the young girl a speedy recovery.

Thank you sincerely.

Frank Short

www.solomonislandsinfocus.com

 

 

INDIAN PM PLEDGES TO FUND SOLAR POWER

Honiara : 23 August 2015

Letter to the Editor of the Solomon Star Newspaper

India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, speaking at a summit of 14 Pacific countries held in Rajasthan last week, said "India will fund solar power to thousands of homes, and extend help to build human resources and space technology for disaster management to mitigate the effects of climate change."

SOLOMONS PM PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE PEOPLE OF RENNELL/BELLONA

Solomons PM: “Thank you my Rennell/Bellona people.”

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper – 23 July 2018

“PRIME Minister Rick Hou has acknowledged the dignity and pride of the people of Rennell/Bellona Province, whom have dedicated their invaluable service to Solomon Islands.

“The prime minister in his speech to mark the 25th Second Appointed Day Silver Jubilee celebrations in Tingoa, Rennell Island, has thanked and congratulated the working population and the people of Renbel province for their valuable contributions to the country.

“Please allow me to acknowledge, and at the same time, congratulate our working population in this wonderful part of our country, who have worked tirelessly with dignity and pride, with commitment and resilience, and with noble dedication, in the building of this country and province to make it what it is today,” prime minister Hou said.

“Mr Hou said, despite difficulties and challenges faced throughout the years, he also acknowledged the provincial workers for their priceless contributions.

“I thank the administrators, financial managers, planners, nurses, police, teachers, other public officers, community workers, business people and their organizations, church and community leaders, local politicians, NGOs and all stakeholders for their contributions in developing this province and the country as a whole,” he said.

“He also assured the people of Renbel province that despite the challenges the people face as a country; his Government remain committed and will continue to support Rennell/Bellona province.

“The National Government, through its various Ministries and Agencies, will continue to work with the provincial government in supporting you to achieve the development aspirations of your provincial government and its good people,” he said.

“The prime minister said, the National Government will continue to provide resources and technical assistance to cater for the province’s human resource needs, financial needs, socio-economic aspirations and guidance in making policy decisions and encouraging active participation and cooperation with our people, to ensure that development does take place in this province.

“The journey ahead is challenging but we must work together and make sacrifices to ensure we chart the future we want for our next generation,” he said.”

Copyright:  Solomon Star.

 

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