The alleged rape and death of a ten- year old child
Frank Short 19-Oct-2021
The Solomon Times Online this morning carried the heartbreaking and sickening report of the alleged rape and death of a ten year old child in the SoloLooking into the positive way internet access and mobile phone usage could benefit the Solomon Islands
Frank Short 18-Oct-2021
Mobile phone penetration rating is currently at 18.7 percent but that is expected to double following the recent improvement of network systems from 2Molecule could prevent damaging cell changes caused by type 2 diabetes – study
Frank Short 18-Oct-2021
Writing today, Monday, in the UK’s Evening Standard, Nina Massey says Researchers have identified a molecule that could help prevent damage to cAftershocks of Covid-19 threaten to undo gains across Pacific, RNZ report claims Experts
Frank Short 18-Oct-2021
The Pacific Aftershock Report World Vision reveals the results of a survey of households across the region. It said while much of the Pacifi100,000 More AstraZeneca Vaccines Arrive from Australia
Frank Short 18-Oct-2021
As the Ministry of Medical Health and Services (MHMS) steps up the national vaccine roll-out to the provinces, Australia continues to provide SolomonKey concerns of the Solomon Islands, transport development in rural areas and climate finance, in regional news
Frank Short 18-Oct-2021
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Papua New Guinea Government have a $325 million loan to help fund tranche two of the Sustainable Highlands HiTree growing project called ‘WithOneSeed’
Frank Short 17-Oct-2021
Fifteen years ago, I met maun Joao Tadeu Gusmao and mana Leopoldina Guterres, a couple from a very remote area in Timor-Leste called Baguia. Eleven yeTaking Care of Children with Special Needs beyond Honiara
Frank Short 17-Oct-2021
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) have since 2016 been working on implementing the National Disability Inclusive EducaDisturbing disability figures in the Solomon Islands – What has changed in 2021?
Frank Short 16-Oct-2021
If the Solomon Islands Constitution does not yet provide a strong legislative framework that guarantees the equal rights of people with disabilities tMore than 600 visitors to the SI's Expo Pavilion in Dubai
Frank Short 16-Oct-2021
Solomon Islands Commissioner General, His Excellency Ambassador Moses Kouni Mose and his Team were glad to have welcomed more than 600 visitors to ourWomen are the key to growth in Solomon Islands' expanding Cocoa Industry
Frank Short 15-Oct-2021
International Day of Rural Women is supported by UN Women, the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of womSolomon Airlines promotion of Tugeda Holiday packages
Frank Short 15-Oct-2021
Solomon Airlines has suffered losses arising from the Covid-19 pandemic but has frequently, via Facebook and other promotion means promoted and illustTetupa Primary School beneficiary of WASH facilities funded by New Zealand
Frank Short 15-Oct-2021
Around 230 students from Tetupa Primary will benefit from a WASH facility funded by the New Zealand Government through UNICEF and implemented by the WHovi Adventist Secondary and Primary School opens new classroom
Frank Short 15-Oct-2021
Students and staff of Hovi Adventist Secondary and Primary school in Gao Bugotu, Isabel Province have witnessed some tangible development in their smaNew project to reduce poverty launched and is expected to benefit approximately 49,233 people in Malaita Province
Frank Short 14-Oct-2021
A project called Melanesia Rural Market & Innovation-Driven Development Programme (MERMAID) that aims to reduce rural poverty, improve nutrition,A Call for Jobs
Frank Short 14-Oct-2021
In a recent letter the Leader of the Opposition in the SI Parliament, the Hon. Mathew Wale, called on the government to create more jobs. It is somethPrivate sector helping to fund green energy in Africa.
Frank Short 13-Oct-2021
The UN shared a story on my Linkedin page today which I will reshare with readers of my regular letters in the Solomon Islands where there is a greatSI’s Magistrates’ Court Circuits To Go Ahead With Support From Australia
Frank Short 13-Oct-2021
According to a report in today’s copy of the Solomon Times Online, the Magistrates’ Court circuits to the provinces will now go ahead forUNDP PIF and UK Government Call for Increased Effectiveness of Climate Finance in the Pacific
Frank Short 13-Oct-2021
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) and the United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and DAuki receives a new garbage truck from the Japanese Government
Frank Short 13-Oct-2021
The Government of Japan has delivered a garbage truck worth $650,000 to Malaita Province yesterday to boost waste management efforts in Auki.Complacement has led to people thinking Covid-19 was not going to take root in PNG
Frank Short 13-Oct-2021
Papua New Guinea's Health Minister, Jelta Wong, said the pandemic is pushing the country's health system to the limit.ADB to provide climate financing
Frank Short 13-Oct-2021
The Asian Development Bank has announced it aims to deliver $US100 billion in climate financing to its members through to 2030.Stranded nurses still in Vanuatu
Frank Short 12-Oct-2021
According to a story in today’s Island Sun newspaper today, the stranded Solomon Islands nurses in Vanuatu may not be getting any support fA SENIOR CONSULTANT PHYSICIAN AT THE NRH SPEAKS HIS MIND SAYING IT AS IT IS
Frank Short 12-Oct-2021
Solomon Islands does not have the capacity to handle a Covid-19 outbreak in the country if there should be any, says Dr Jones Ghabu.Access to Justice in the Solomon Islands: Formal and Informal Pathways Post RAMSI
Frank Short 11-Oct-2021
The Solomon Islands Government faces a number of impediments, including administering outcomes with limited institutional and fiscal resources to a poGood Showing for Solomon Islands in Dubai Expo 2020
Frank Short 11-Oct-2021
More than 600 visitors were welcomed to the Solomon Islands Pavilion over the past few days.Australia mulls measures making social media giants responsible for defamatory postings
Frank Short 11-Oct-2021
According to the latest news bulletin from Radio New Zealand, today Sunday, the Australian government is considering a range of measures that wouDonated artificial legs via a UK registered charity
Frank Short 11-Oct-2021
In the United Kingdom, the registered charity ‘Legs for Africa’ helps amputees live independently, through supplying artificial legs, alloArticle on child abuse reveals some shocking child rape statistics
Frank Short 09-Oct-2021
Four stakeholders have highlighted their different roles in dealing with child and children in the country.Success from the boom in kava cultivation and sales in Malaita
Frank Short 08-Oct-2021
The fog has just cleared as Walter Ara begins his steep climb up the hills behind his village.17 year old student sees health care for the elderly and infants as primary community concerns in the country
Frank Short 07-Oct-2021
Freelance journalist Jimmy Nolan writing in the Solomon Times Online today tells the story of young Ambrose Wate from South Malaita and a student at SWHO recommends groundbreaking malaria vaccine for children at risk
Frank Short 07-Oct-2021
Historic RTS,S/AS01 recommendation can reinvigorate the fight against malariaContract to Upgrade Seghe and Taro Runways Signed
Frank Short 07-Oct-2021
Improvements are set to commence on two Solomon Islands runways, following the signing of a significant construction contract between the New ZealandBuilding a Stronger Media Association of Solomon Islands with funding and equipment support from Australia
Frank Short 06-Oct-2021
The Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) will be better equipped to carry out it’s important role of building a skilled, independent andNurses stranded and allegedly living poor in Vanuatu
Frank Short 06-Oct-2021
New Zealand today reported that twenty Solomon Islands nationals are stranded in Port Vila in Vanuatu, due to Covid-19.The Solomon Islands requires collective brains to establish effective security policies and strategic approaches, says SINU Professor
Frank Short 06-Oct-2021
A shift in the National Security context in Solomon Islands needs more theoretical knowledge to address, says Professor David Gegeo of the Solomon IslMEHRD pledges to improve teachers’ welfare, but doesn’t say how and when
Frank Short 06-Oct-2021
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development has promised it will strengthen all initiatives to improve teachers’ welfare.Lifestyle changes needed in the SI to prevent and control diabetes, including diet and exercise
Frank Short 06-Oct-2021
Writing in the UK’s Daily Mail today Eleanor Hayward predicts that one in ten in the UK will have diabetes by 2030.A dilemma to be avoided given there is time and a choice
Frank Short 05-Oct-2021
In contributing this piece I realise my status as an “outsider” and one with no political intention or bias but merely a friend of the Sol$124,726 raised in effort to rebuild classrooms at the Tenakoga Adventist College following a recent fire
Frank Short 05-Oct-2021
Tenakoga Adventist College (TAC) raised $124, 726.80 during its gospel concert which was staged at the Maranatha Hall in Lunga, east Honiara, on SundaAustralia won't welcome international tourists until 2022
Frank Short 05-Oct-2021
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Australia was expected to reach the vaccination benchmark on Tuesday at which the country could begin to open up: 8SOSA gives back $645,000 to Selwyn College
Frank Short 05-Oct-2021
Selwyn Old Scholars Association (SOSA) and students have raised $645,000 through its fundraising activities coincide with the 50th Golden Jubilee celeVaccination passport inequities highlighted
Frank Short 05-Oct-2021
I wrote a letter today in wich I mentioned the likely introduction of vaccination passports being used for international travel once borders re-open.International air travel with proof of vaccinations
Frank Short 05-Oct-2021
The Solomon Islands realizes that it must at some point open up its international borders or suffer the continuing decline in its national economy.Pacific wants wealthy nations to deliver on funds, emissions ahead of Glasgow climate change summit
Frank Short 04-Oct-2021
The Pacific is making a desperate plea to the world's wealthy nations: step up and deliver on your promises to fight the global climate crisis.More than 20 years of work officially recognised
Frank Short 04-Oct-2021
Dr. Patrick Pikacha has received recognition for his significant environmental achievements in the South Pacific.Vanuatu health director flags mandatory vaccination as employers have a duty of care
Frank Short 04-Oct-2021
Vanuatu's Director of Public Health has flagged that vaccination against Covid-19 will be compulsory soon for certain workers.A message and advice that should please not go disregarded
Frank Short 04-Oct-2021
Worldwide deaths related to Covid-19 surpassed 5 million on Friday, according to a Reuters tally, with unvaccinated people particularly exposed to theBreast cancer: Symptoms to watch out for as general guidance
Frank Short 02-Oct-2021
Last year, there were more than two million new cases of breast cancer around the world, according to the World Cancer Research Fund. While anyonAustralian border to reopen next month
Frank Short 02-Oct-2021
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced the international border will reopen next month for states that have reached 80 percent vaccination rates,Care of orphans
Frank Short 02-Oct-2021
The Hearts of Hope Charity in the Solomon Island which I have so often written about cares for more than 1,000 orphaned boys and girls and many elderlExercise and fitness more vital than diets and shedding pounds
Frank Short 02-Oct-2021
Obesity is known to be common in the Solomon Islands and a condition linked to NCD illnesses including heart diseases and other health conditions that“We have a social responsibility and a moral obligation to help others.”
Frank Short 01-Oct-2021
I was reminded today of the words quoted in the title to this piece when I read two separate stories in the Island Sun newspaper, and both relate to pGood news that Manita farmers are taking cocoa as a business – 400 people benifitting
Frank Short 01-Oct-2021
Cocoa farmers in Manita and Makira Ulawa Province, are taking their cocoa production to new heights and treating it as a business and not only anPremier Maka’a calls on Health Ministry to revisit MOU in modernizing health clinics
Frank Short 01-Oct-2021
According to the Island Sun newspaper the Premier of Makira Ulawa Province, Julian Maka’a has called on the Ministry of Health and Medical ServiGov’t and Malaita Provincial Government to work on SCALE Project
Frank Short 01-Oct-2021
Solomon Times newspaper today reports the national government and the Malaita provincial government have expressed their commitment to work together oThe Premier of Central Islands Province Stanley Manetiva has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with CEMA for coconut refinery and livestock production.
Frank Short 30-Sep-2021
The General Manager for CEMA Patterson Siliota said the Government programme to revitalise CEMA is a seven-year programme commencing this year to 2027EU praised for boosting local health capacity
Frank Short 30-Sep-2021
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has lauded the European Union for support towards boosting infrastructure capacity which has reduced &lsquThe funding and welfare needs of the vulnerable in society
Frank Short 30-Sep-2021
My many letters posted on Linkedin or published in the media in the Solomon Islands over the years focused very largely on the work and needs of thoseAwareness of cardiovascular health and health checks partnered by Solomon Airlines
Frank Short 29-Sep-2021
Today for World Heart Day in Honiara, Solomon Airlines staff partnered with the National Referral Hospital in Honiara to raise awareness of cardiovascWanted second hand clothing for children and elderly widows in the care of Hearts of Hope (Hoh) charity, Solomon Islands
Frank Short 29-Sep-2021
The charity run run by volunteer ladies on the island of Malaita cares for many elderly widows and more than a thousand orphan children, boys and girlLooking at the COVID situation in two Australian states. RNZI
Frank Short 29-Sep-2021
NSW premier outlines roadmap as 787 new community cases, 12 deaths announcedThe COVID-19 Crisis and Rising Food Prices, a Year On
Frank Short 29-Sep-2021
By Rachel Richardson, Ajla Vilogorac, Rob HitchinsADB, New Zealand, and Australia to Help Government Reform Solomon Islands’ Tax System
Frank Short 29-Sep-2021
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has joined with the governments of New Zealand and Australia to help Solomon Islands overhaul its tax system to expanRed Cross Launches “Evriwan Kaikai Initiative”
Frank Short 29-Sep-2021
Last week, the Solomon Islands Red Cross (SIRC) launched ‘Evriwan Kakai’, an initiative to support vulnerable people and communities withGov’t infrastructure projects in Malaita
Frank Short 28-Sep-2021
There is positive and encouraging progresses in some of the infrastructure projects in Malaita.SICCI to Host Infrastructure Symposium
Frank Short 28-Sep-2021
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) will host its inaugural Infrastructure Symposium this year which will bring together keyUSAID and Pacific Community (SPC) Launch PROJECT Governance
Frank Short 28-Sep-2021
On September 28, The United States of America, through United States Agency for International Development (USAID), partnered with the Pacific CommunitMalaita Farmers Educated on Biosecurity Export Protocols
Frank Short 27-Sep-2021
Biosecurity Solomon Islands of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) has delivered eye opening presentations to farmers in Malaita ProvinceAppeal for help with shipping costs for artificial limbs from New Zealand
Frank Short 27-Sep-2021
The gifted modular building for the National Referral Hospital (NRH) which I have so often written about during its conversion into a replacement RehaPM Sogavare Calls for Global Solidarity in Fight Against COVID-19 and Climate Change
Frank Short 27-Sep-2021
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has called for global solidarity in the fight against COVID-19 and climate change.tSelwyn College’s 50th Golden Jubilee
Frank Short 27-Sep-2021
Hundreds of Selwyn Old Students Association (SOSA) members and their families join staff and students at Selwyn College, Marovovo, West Guadalcanal yeAddressing NCDs in the SI at specialist SoiPEN clinic centres
Frank Short 27-Sep-2021
Despite all the intensive and good work being done by the SIG, frontline workers and the MHMS, supported by diplomatic partners and several internatioGrassroots tangible support by the Japanese Government
Frank Short 24-Sep-2021
I continue to be appreciative and grateful, as I have been for many years, to the Japanese Government for the tangible financial support to the Solomo