COP26: How might decisions at the climate summit change our lives?
Frank Short 14-Nov-2021
Helen Briggs for the BBC writes on the outcome of COP 26 and I would wish to share her views with readers in the Solomon Islands.Good Samaritan Hospital gets a diagnostic laboratory and a lab, X-ray machine
Frank Short 14-Nov-2021
The Good Samaritan Hospital located in the east of Honiara is now equipped with its own diagnostic laboratory and X-ray equipment.NRH training staff to manage any outbreak of COVID-19
Frank Short 13-Nov-2021
A community outbreak of COVID-19 in the country would be devastating, and the National Referral Hospital (NRH) says it will not be able to cope with aSCALE-NRM PARTNER WITH LOCAL CONSERVATION GROUP FOR FOREST CONSERVATION INITIATIVES
Frank Short 12-Nov-2021
Winrock has a 35-year history of building partnerships between communities, industry, and government for the pursuit of economic opportunities throughMRD commences monitoring of CDF support
Frank Short 12-Nov-2021
MRD Deputy Secretary Technical (DST) Hugo Hebala said that the monitoring of CDF is an instrument basically to complement the M & E monitoring actMASI Hands Over Reporting Guidelines to Media Outlets
Frank Short 12-Nov-2021
The Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) has handed out copies of the revised Journalist ‘Code of Ethics’ booklet and a Court ReporSolomon Ports Taking the Lead in Waste Management
Frank Short 12-Nov-2021
Correspondent Jimmy Nolan writing in the Solomon Times Online today says the foreshore in Honiara is polluted, unsightly debris and garbage gets washe$385M support for education is very welcome news
Frank Short 11-Nov-2021
The Solomon Islands government, the Australian Government, and New Zealand Government have invested $385 million towards Education Support Programmes.MPs Ps Receive SBD$1.8M Each in CDF Grant
Frank Short 11-Nov-2021
The funding assistance normally known as the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) targeted at alleviating poverty and improving livelihoods of rural SoToday, 11 November, is known as Remembrance Day
Frank Short 11-Nov-2021
Remembrance Day (also known as Poppy Day owing to the tradition of wearing a remembrance poppy) is a memorial day observed inSocial media reveals sea-level threat in the Solomon Islands
Frank Short 10-Nov-2021
Pictures on social media have revealed the immediate threat of sea-level rise on the sea coasts around the Solomon Islands.COP26: Fiji's PM says 1.5C is alive, and it is possible
Frank Short 10-Nov-2021
Fiji's Prime Minister says Pacific leaders and delegations did not travel halfway across the World to COP26 to watch the future of their island nBuilding a partnership with and for young people in the SI
Frank Short 09-Nov-2021
One of the new Non-Government Organisations (NGO), Youth Workers Association of Solomon Islands (YWASI) was launched on Sunday in Honiara.Capacity Building Efforts Towards Climate Investment Showcased At COP26
Frank Short 09-Nov-2021
The Pacific Climate Change Centre (PCCC) showcased the outstanding outcomes of its training programmes of adaptation, mitigation, and access to climatSolomon Islands strong border policies receives praise from the Acting Australian High Commissioner
Frank Short 09-Nov-2021
The Acting Australian High Commissioner, Ms. Sally-Anne Vincent says the Solomon Islands Government should be recognised and congratulated for its strVital Solomon Islands Tourism Industry Guides Launched, to Help Drive Growth and Jobs
Frank Short 08-Nov-2021
On November 5th, 2021 — Solomon Islands has taken a key step in advancing its tourism industry with the launch of guides for investors and the gClimate change requires Pacific Countries do to more about their own carbon sink, including preservation of forests and marine and coastal ecosytems
Frank Short 08-Nov-2021
While Cop 26 talks are ongoing in GlagowWhat's the difference between 1.5C and 2C of global warming?
Frank Short 08-Nov-2021
Explainer - Over and over at the UN climate summit in Glasgow, world leaders have stressed the need to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.New Zealand aims to work more alongside Pacific nations
Frank Short 08-Nov-2021
The New Zealand Foreign Minister says the country's new Pacific policy is about a partnered approach.Ovarian cancer patients given new hope thanks to double drug treatment
Frank Short 07-Nov-2021
Writing today, Sunday, in the UK’s Mail on Sunday correspondent Eve Simmons, writing about ovarian cancer, which is often a cause of concern inRe-forestation in the Solomon Islands
Frank Short 06-Nov-2021
Over the years I have actively encouraged re-forestion in the Solomon Islands and posted many images of those tree-planting and raising trees in nurseAll health facilities must implement IPC guideline. Says SI’s Minister of Health
Frank Short 06-Nov-2021
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), Minister, Dr. Culwick Togamana is calling on everyone within the health facilities across the counSolomon Islands National Referral Hospital (NRH) urgently in need of one or more mammogram (breast screening machines)
Frank Short 05-Nov-2021
Breast and cervical cancer remain the first and second most commonly identified cancers in the Solomon Islands. Copyright © 2017. Elsevier Ltd.Japan to assist Afio & Faula with water and sanitation projects
Frank Short 05-Nov-2021
The Solomon Star newspaper today, Friday, has reported that the Government of Japan will assist with water supply and sanitation projects for Afio andMULTI-MILLION $$ UNDER-TAKING IN TELECOM INFRASTRUCTURE
Frank Short 05-Nov-2021
OUR Telekom is investing millions of dollars ($) in telecommunication infrastructure development that will see thirty-five 2G sites nation-wide beingLaunching Digital Governance in SI
Frank Short 05-Nov-2021
In the ever-increasing global digital economy, electronic governance or ‘e-governance’ is the way of the future – moThe Editor of the Solomon Star newspaper writes today about a powerful alleged drug called “Copen” potentially harmful to local school children
Frank Short 04-Nov-2021
A lapse in legislation has left police in a quandary as a new drugAustralia supports Temotu’s remote Reef islands
Frank Short 04-Nov-2021
The Australian Government through the Direct Aid Programme (DAP) has funded a new permanent pigpen project, led by Mathew Nare, to assist the Nola comUK Announces Support for Small Island States at COP26
Frank Short 04-Nov-2021
"For some countries and communities at this COP, the transformation that is happening now is not a matter for our children and our grandchildren.New Zealand to focus on resilience in updated Pacific relationship
Frank Short 04-Nov-2021
Radio New Zealand relayed news today, Thursday, that the new Zealand Government is further stepping up its relationship with Pacific nations.Advancing inclusive decision-making for a better future
Frank Short 03-Nov-2021
The Ministry of Women Youth Children and Family Affairs and the Ministry of Traditional Governance Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs has handed over itBred Bank Solomon Staff Donates Pinktober proceeds to the NRH Cancer Unit
Frank Short 03-Nov-2021
BRED Bank Solomon staff presented a cheque for $1,000 to the Cancer Unit at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) on Thursday 28 October 2021.Bougainville close to lockdown after Covid-19 surge
Frank Short 03-Nov-2021
A news bulletin from Radio New Zealand this afternoon, Wednesday, should serve as yet another reminder of the continuing Covid-19 threat on Solomon IsSolutions to address local content issue in infrastructure, raised by EASI President
Frank Short 03-Nov-2021
The Economic Association of Solomon Islands (EASI) has suggested some solutions to address the local content issues in infrastructures in the country.USP Assists Over 400 Private Students Through Bursary Scheme
Frank Short 03-Nov-2021
A total of 420 private students studying at The University of the South Pacific (USP) have received financial assistance under the USP Student BuAn end to deforestation by 2030
Frank Short 02-Nov-2021
A major deforestation deal has been announced at the end of COP26's first day of the leaders' summit where big polluters made new commitmentAsia Pacific countries selectively opening their air borders
Frank Short 02-Nov-2021
We have been told today that the Solomon Islands is to selectively open its borders again and Asia-Pacific countries, which have had some of the worldGiven a realization that Solomon Islands cannot be isolated from the world forever Cabinet decides on reopening borders
Frank Short 02-Nov-2021
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has said Cabinet has directed the Oversight Committee to develop the framework for the reopening of our borders. SpeaChampions of Youth Work
Frank Short 01-Nov-2021
The Commonwealth Alliance of Youth Workers Association (CAYWA) is excited to be part of promoting International Youth Work Week from 1st to 7th NovembIntroducing the Customary Land Recording and Bylaw Development Processes
Frank Short 01-Nov-2021
The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey in close partnership with the UN Development Programme and UN Women have organized a three-day forum to presUtility services relating to electricity sewage and water in the news
Frank Short 01-Nov-2021
Quoting two separate reports published in today’s Island Sun newspaper, utility services relating to electricity, sewage and water featured signEncouraging news events relating to youth training and conservation advancement
Frank Short 01-Nov-2021
Last week the Island Sun newspaper published details of youth leaders from Guadalcanal Province having undertaken three days of leadership training aiJournalism pitched broader to reduce the image of polarization and more inclusive of provincial affairs and rural livelihoods
Frank Short 01-Nov-2021
Last week the Solomon Times Online published an article saying how in a recently published research paper funded by the University of the South PacifiMuch more work needs to done, coupled with awareness, in clearing the Solomon Islands of its deadly inheritance of World War II unexploded ordnance
Frank Short 30-Oct-2021
A blast occurred, at first thought to have been a bomb explosionKnowledge Series kicks off for Anti-corruption and Integrity Institutions
Frank Short 29-Oct-2021
The first seminar of the knowledge series kicked off today with the national anti-corruption and integrity institutions of Pacific Island Countries (PIt isn’t yet too late to get vaccinated
Frank Short 29-Oct-2021
Coronavirus first emerged on the world stage in early 2020 and by now research has shown what happens to people who get the WHO approved COVID-19 vaccESP (Economic Stimulus Package) features in the news
Frank Short 29-Oct-2021
There are two articles in the Island Sun today relating to the government’s economic stimulous package which tend to highlight the challenges anNZ Government announces new Ministry for Disabled People and accessibility law
Frank Short 29-Oct-2021
A new Ministry for Disabled People will be set up as the government rolls out a different approach to support services and brings in a new law to makeVirtual Health care and Telemedicine practices in a future Solomon Islands
Frank Short 28-Oct-2021
It was the late Dr Martin Luther King speaking in the United States who said, “I have a dream.” His dream was about about civil rights. IA Thank you for Linta
Frank Short 28-Oct-2021
In May this year readers might recall my letters and an appeal for help for Linta Mabo, the 16 year old daughter of a family living in North East GuadStrategy to Revitalize the Agriculture Sector launched
Frank Short 27-Oct-2021
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare officially launched the roadmap which also coincided with the World Food Day agriculture show celebrations staged atFamily Support Centre calls for action for all children affected by sexual violence
Frank Short 27-Oct-2021
The Family Support Centre (FSC) stands in solidarity with those who have condemned the recent alleged rape and murder of a 7 year old child in KolombaEarly speculative reporting discounted as RSIPF clarify bomb did not apparently kill father and son
Frank Short 26-Oct-2021
Yesterday the Solomon Times Online reported that a father and son had been killed in a bomb blast in HoniaraUnnecessary alarmist newspaper headline
Frank Short 26-Oct-2021
I consider it was unnecessary and alarmist for staff reporter Mavis (Podokolo) to have reported in the Island Sun today titling her story ‘Academic achievement must be supported with jobs
Frank Short 26-Oct-2021
Reading a copy of today’s Island Sun newspaper, I see that Dr. Transform Aqorau has said education is the way forward.NZ PM has said vaccination will be mandated in any workplace that requires a certificate of vaccination for entry
Frank Short 26-Oct-2021
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced vaccination will be mandated in any workplace that requires a certificate of vaccination for entry.Unexploded ordinance and the threat to lives in the Solomon Islands lingers on 80 yrs after the Pacific War
Frank Short 26-Oct-2021
The Solomon Island has seen the tragic loss of two more of its citizens in a bomb blast in just over a year and the latest incident poses the questionIn yet another WWII bomb blast in nearly a year a father and son are killed and two others critically injured
Frank Short 25-Oct-2021
A father and his son have died after a bomb blast late yesterday around 7 pm. The father died shortly after the blast, his son reportedly died in hospVitamin B12 deficiency
Vitamin B12 deficiency 25-Oct-2021
I have often written about NCDs in the Solomon Islands and the way an inappropriate diet containing too much fat and sugar continues to hasten the onsCyberbullying and an alleged tragic death in the SI
Frank Short 25-Oct-2021
“In the Western Pacific region hepatitis B is estimated to stand at 20 percent and hepatitis C at 1 percent, approximately one out of every fiveHepatitis B is ranked as the sixth most common cause of death at the National Referral Hospital (NRH)
Frank Short 24-Oct-2021
“In the Western Pacific region hepatitis B is estimated to stand at 20 percent and hepatitis C at 1 percent, approximately one out of every fiveDisability will become more a part of the human condition requiring a form of social security support system
Frank Short 24-Oct-2021
Today, Sunday, I have been reflecting on the overall situation regarding people suffering some degree of disability in the Solomon Islands, on their nPrime Minister gives his views on the importance of economic development in the Solomon Islands
Frank Short 24-Oct-2021
Speaking in Honiara last week, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare talked of the necessity of aggressively addressing the existing infrastructure throughAttitudes hardening to non-vaxxers in the United Kingdom
Frank Short 24-Oct-2021
An article by David Mellor in today’s edition of the Daily Mail Online is titled – “How much longer can we tolerate anti-vaxxers?&rdDiabetes: The warning sign of high blood sugar in your legs that is ‘worse at night time'
Frank Short 23-Oct-2021
I am most often preoccupied with trying to find information on diabetes and how it might be detected and, more importantly, be prevented in the SolomoArtificial (prosthetic) legs for the hundreds of former NRH patients now disabled, disadvantaged without full mobility and waiting years for help
Frank Short 23-Oct-2021
The gifted modular building to the NRH delivered to the hospital last September has now been assembled and an extension added to become the replacemenA plan to grow subsistence small holder farmers into commercial farmers
Frank Short 23-Oct-2021
The Government has promised to commit to increasing its investment in the Agriculture sector. This was revealed by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare duExperts believe one part of fighting the pandemics like Covid is to promote the general health and well-being of citizens
Frank Short 22-Oct-2021
The Solomon Islands remains one of very few countries to be Covid-19 free but the pandemic has not gone away offshore and the continued splendid efforSI health sector in line for a USD$5 million grant and a USD$5 million loan in projected WB and ADB project offers
Frank Short 22-Oct-2021
Six World Bank projects are still in the pipeline to be implemented in the Solomon Islands. This comes after the Bank supported 8 active projects wortSI Gov’t committed to infrastructure development, says PM Sogavare
Frank Short 22-Oct-2021
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare highlighted development when delivering his opening remarks at the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce (SICCI) InfrasDeadline looms for public servants to get vaccintated
Frank Short 21-Oct-2021
Speaking during his nationwide address this week, the Prime Minister said this represents 23.9% of the total doses required to cover the total targetSolomon Islands Prime Minister condemns heinous and brutal crimes and speaks for the nation
Frank Short 20-Oct-2021
The Solomon Islands in in shock and grief over the alleged rape and killing of an innocent seven year old girl in Kolombangara, Western Province.The expressed concerns for a new National Disability Inclusive Plan accommodating the needs of children with disabilities
Frank Short 19-Oct-2021
In the main the views raised concerned what is perceived delay in getting a response from the MEHR regarding a definitive implementation plan to tacklNew water supply for 4134 beneficiaries in the Guale communities
Frank Short 19-Oct-2021
Great news reported by the Island Sun newspaper today which said, more than 4000 people in seven communities affected by the Tropical Cyclone (TC