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'It all comes down to vaccination' - say’s NZ’s PM
Frank Short 23-Sep-2021
Tools used in the future to fight Covid-19 don't need to be as disruptive as the ones used now, as long as the country achieves a high vaccinatioCountries Call for Protecting at Least 30% of the Global Ocean by 2030
Frank Short 23-Sep-2021
More than 100 countries have publicly committed to the protection of at least 30% of the Global Ocean by 2030, often referred to as “30 by 30&rdNew British High Commissioner for the Solomon Islands
Frank Short 23-Sep-2021
The UK Government, through its Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has announced the appointment of a new High Commissioner to SolomonSIG Commitment Towards Taro Hospital Redevelopment Project Reinforced
Frank Short 23-Sep-2021
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) Senior Executive Management (SEM) held a meeting recently with the Premier and members of the ChoisTok Stori, Climate Change and Gender in Solomon Islands
Frank Short 22-Sep-2021
In Solomon Islands, tok stori is a culturally accepted method of sharing information, generating knowledge and learning.Australia is Committed to a Peaceful and Secure Pacific
Frank Short 22-Sep-2021
Australia is committed to the security and prosperity of the Pacific and wider Indo-Pacific region.The vital importance to one’s health, friends, family, the economy and the country of getting vaccinated against Covid-10, especially given the Delta variant
Frank Short 22-Sep-2021
Again exercising his duty of care and that of his DCGA government the Prime Minister the Hon. Manasseh Sogavare has warned that any Covid-19 communityThe Piano Association of Solomon Islands (PASI) gaining more help
Frank Short 21-Sep-2021
Readers of my letters over the years will be aware of my keenness to see youths with musical talents come together and form a national youth orchestraSI’s Tourism Industry struck a severe blow by the sad passing of Josefa ‘Jo’ Tuamoto
Frank Short 21-Sep-2021
The sad and untimely news was reported by the Solomon Times online this morning, and I quote the details.Working in a Paradise Island resort
Frank Short 21-Sep-2021
Writing a lovely piece in today’s Island Sun newspaper, Mavis Podokolo tells the tale of Jeffery Maetoro who works with a passion forJapan funding classroom for Mala school
Frank Short 21-Sep-2021
JAPAN will fund a new classroom building for Dala South Primary School in Malaita worth $516,000.International Week of deaf people
Frank Short 21-Sep-2021
People with disability residing in Honiara gathered yesterday to commemorate International Week of Deaf People and International Day of Sign Language.Rehabilitation workshop at the NRH
Frank Short 21-Sep-2021
I rather think readers of my regular letter will have come to realise that the completion and furbishing of the gifted modular building to the NationaHighly appreciative coastal clean up
Frank Short 20-Sep-2021
Solomon Airlines, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Tourism Solomons, Travel Solomons, St. Johns School, Tanagai Community High School and SolomonBreast cancer drug ‘found to reduce risk of disease progression’
Frank Short 19-Sep-2021
Catherine Wylie writing today in the UK’s Daily Mail says the trial of a new drug to treat a form of breast cancer has been hailed as “groVaccination rollout set to begin for Fijian children
Frank Short 19-Sep-2021
Children aged between 15 and 17 years will be able to receive the Covid-19 vaccine in Fiji, the Government said.In New Zealand community driven initiatives encouraging strong vaccination rates
Frank Short 18-Sep-2021
Pacific health experts are rejoicing over strong Pasifika vaccination rates - all thanks to community driven initiatives.South Pacific Islanders Stay Afloat Despite Losing Tourists
Frank Short 18-Sep-2021
Although COVID-19 lockdowns severely affected the financial wellbeing of people dependent on tourism, the social, mental and physical well-being of SoJapan provides a new classroom for Katova community high shool
Frank Short 18-Sep-2021
JAPAN’s Grassroots and Human Security Project continue to touch the lives of the rural populace as Samasodu village in Isabel received a nFiji Govt outlines strategy to reopen borders
Frank Short 17-Sep-2021
Despite daily reports of Covid-19 infections in the community, with an increase in cases on the remote islands, Fiji's Government is pressing aheNationwide implementation of newly updated IPC guideline set to commence
Frank Short 17-Sep-2021
Infection, Prevention and Control (IPC) measures and standards in health facilities are critical towards prevention of any infectious diseases amongstPromised jobs
Frank Short 17-Sep-2021
In his inimitable style of writing Samson Sade writing in today’s Solomon Times 0nline poses a pertinent question I imagine he is not alone in tCBSI to be better networked thanks to AUSTRAC’s gifting of video conferencing equipment
Frank Short 17-Sep-2021
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) will be better networked with other Pacific FIUs and better able to combaDCGA Government reported to focus next year on delivering tangible development for the whole country
Frank Short 17-Sep-2021
After several weeks of being unable to access the Solomon Star website while overseas, I finally managed it today, albeit with a different webpage styConserving Onogou Island and its cultural heritage
Frank Short 16-Sep-2021
The Nomi Teiga Conservation group consisting of Gao speaking people from Isabel Province have established a platform to conserve Onogou Island.Talk of vaccinations and vaccination targets
Frank Short 16-Sep-2021
“When it came to vaccination rates there was no magic number at present.The Ote Clinic, South Malaita nearing completion
Frank Short 16-Sep-2021
The Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) funded clinic project at Ote (ward 22) in the Small Malaita constituency is nearing completion.Pacific media leaders virtual conference
Frank Short 16-Sep-2021
A two-day virtual knowledge sharing session for Pacific Media CEOs and Owners on reporting on integrity and Anti-Corruption in the Pacific officiallyFacebook and SICCI Host Workshop to Support the Pacific Digital Economy
Frank Short 15-Sep-2021
Facebook, in partnership with the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), will bring a free digital skills training programme to HonPM Scott Morrison's Covid-19 lockdown exit plan has a big stumbling block
Frank Short 15-Sep-2021
After being pummelled for months over the vaccine "stroll-out" and wearing at least some of the blame for never-ending lockdowns, it'sNZ Government urged to buy 'game changer' Covid-19 drug treatment
Frank Short 15-Sep-2021
In New Zealand, the government is being asked to quickly approve and buy a type of drug that can fire up the immune system of people already sic‘Youth4Pacific: Pre-COP Gathering’
Frank Short 15-Sep-2021
In just over a week, young Pacific people worldwide will convene at the ‘Youth4Pacific: Pre-COP Gathering’–the largest mobilisationHow Can We Improve Our Vaccination Rates?
Frank Short 15-Sep-2021
The Solomon Times Online today posed the question and published this article, which I quotePiano Association of Solomon Islands (PASI) – An update on the Association and achievements of the students
Frank Short 14-Sep-2021
The Piano Association of the Solomon Islands (PASI) is continuing to give music education and music training to the talented young musicians that areProposed Reform of the Australian Seasonal Workers Programme
Frank Short 14-Sep-2021
The Australian government is calling it a "new era" for Pacific worker programs as it announces reforms to the scheme designed to reduce redCentral Field Hospital Returns to Being a COVID-19 Isolation Ward
Frank Short 14-Sep-2021
The Ministry of Health says the Central Field Hospital (CFH) will now return to being used as the COVID-19 isolation ward, to safely isolate and managMHMS Launch Project Management Unit (PMU) to Implement COVID-19 SBD$40 Million Emergency Response Project
Frank Short 14-Sep-2021
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) has established and launched its Project Management Unit (PMU), to commence the implementation of tInternational Literacy Day celebrated in Siesie Village
Frank Short 13-Sep-2021
On Wednesday, 8 September, hundreds of newly literate people gathered at Foubaba Community School in West Kwaio, to celebrateSolomon Islands primary pupils are performing well regionally
Frank Short 13-Sep-2021
Solomon Islands primary pupils are performing well in the regional Pacific Islands and Numeracy Assessment (PILNA) compared to other Pacific Islands cVaccination leading to a longer term strategy for cornonavirus
Frank Short 12-Sep-2021
Reading online this weekend some interesting facts in a publication titled, ‘The Conversation,”Education Support Programme sees visit of two diplomats to West Kwaio
Frank Short 11-Sep-2021
Two West Kwaio communities in Malaita Province last week hosted Australian and New Zealand High Commissioners.Re-opening of borders – some general commentary and Doherty Modelling Institute
Frank Short 11-Sep-2021
Last week in the Solomon Islands, the Hon Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said,Hepatitis B the sixth most common cause of death at the NRH
Frank Short 11-Sep-2021
Dr. Jackson Rakei National Program Director of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services confirmed this during World Hepatitis Day today in HoniaraSolomon Water awarded a $16m water project to Australian based international consultants
Frank Short 10-Sep-2021
Solomon Water has awarded a $16m contract to Australian-based international consultants SMEC International Pty. Ltd. to implement the second phase ofAlternative forest products a must for the Solomon Island
Frank Short 10-Sep-2021
We will have to work on alternative commodities from our forests, either to add from the current reliance or fill in the gap that round log export wilAustralia continues to support education in the Solomon Islands
Frank Short 10-Sep-2021
The Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency, Dr Lachlan Strahan says education in Solomon Islands is one of many sectors Austr