DCGA Government delivers million-dollar project to Faiako community on Malaita
Frank Short 30-Aug-2021
Faiako Community High School on West Kwara’ae , Malaita province took ownership of a double story classroom building worth SBD$2 million on ThurCancer's 'Achilles' heel' is discovered, enzyme slows tumors' growth
Frank Short 30-Aug-2021
Writing in today’s copy of the UK Daily Mail, correspondent Matt McNulty has some encouraging news for cancer sufferers.Foreign Affairs willing to send 5000 workers to Australia under the Labour Mobilty Scheme
Frank Short 30-Aug-2021
An article published in the Island Sun newspaper today read, quoteWith the soon to be finished Rehabilitation Workshop at the NRH help with the manufacture of artificial limbs will be needed urgently
Frank Short 30-Aug-2021
In recent months staff at the Australian High Commission in Honiara held one or more meetings with a group of disabled persons in the city and gave adComputers for the disabled and handicapped in the Solomon Islands.
Frank Short 30-Aug-2021
I read recently that one diplomatic mission in Honiara has given several computers to a local newspaper to aid the newspaper publish and circulate newSeeking clarity on Green Climate Fund (GCF) help for the Solomon Islands to-date
Frank Short 30-Aug-2021
The Solomon Islands and particularly the outer islands are impacted by sea rise, coastal erosion, destruction of food gardens and evacuation of resideRelaying the latest Covid-19 situation in Australia and New Zealand
Frank Short 28-Aug-2021
Here are the latest news reports from Radio New Zealand today, Saturday, 28 August 2021Welfare support with a food hotline open during lockdown
Frank Short 28-Aug-2021
Food will be available for families who need food during the lockdown.A story of the hurdles faced locally in trying to join the Australian Labor Mobility Scheme
Frank Short 28-Aug-2021
Local freelance journalist and President of MASI, Georgina Kekea wrote yesterday of the hurdles and frustrations faced by a young man from South GuadaDelta Variant Infection Doubles Odds of COVID Hospitalization: Study
Frank Short 28-Aug-2021
Dennis Thompson a health correspondent writing in the publication Health Day in the UK yesterday wrote, and I quote.New shop at Gold Ridge opened by the GRWA
Frank Short 27-Aug-2021
The Guadalcanal Provincial Government’s provincial Minister for Women, Youth and Sports opened the Gold Ridge Women Association shop yesterday.CBSP supports 15 students from the Tina River community to study at SINU
Frank Short 27-Aug-2021
THE Tina River Hydropower Development Project has partnered with the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) to enroll 15 students from the Tina RiSobering news on the lightening spread of Covid-19 should be the motivator for early vaccinations in the SI
Frank Short 27-Aug-2021
Radio New Zealand published news this morning which I really do hope will encourage all in the Solomon Islands that are still not vaccinated to do soSix new mobile towers to boost Solomon Islands’ security being funded by Australia
Frank Short 27-Aug-2021
Australia has agreed to fund the installation of six new mobile phone towers to support the Solomon Islands Government to improve the security and conUNDP launches small grants initiative to support resilient community development
Frank Short 26-Aug-2021
The UN Development Programme (UNDP) launched a Small Grants Initiative to fund resilient community projects in seven Pacific Island countries on FridaPS of the MHMS visits Buala Hospital
Frank Short 26-Aug-2021
“Not often do I have the chance to visit provincial health facilities, its workers and patients as I have my Deputy Secretary responsible for thJapan to provide SBD$29 million for Honiara street lights and a Geology Laboratory
Frank Short 26-Aug-2021
According to the SIBC, the Government of Japan has signed an Exchange of Notes with the Government of Solomon Islands for a grant aid of SBD$29 millioThe implications of safeguarding the country against Covid-19
Frank Short 26-Aug-2021
In his recent statement, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare again called on anyone resisting getting vaccinated to do so as soon as possible to protectCOVID-19 threatens Asia and Pacific’s progress on SDGs, ADB Data Shows
Frank Short 25-Aug-2021
“Asia and the Pacific has made impressive strides, but COVID-19 has revealed social and economic fault lines that may weaken the region’sThe Covid 19 risk to the Solomon Islands because of the Delta variant is greater than ever before
Frank Short 25-Aug-2021
Dr.Jimmy Rodgers, the secretary to the Hon, Prime Minister, speaking just days ago in a radio talk-back program said the Covid-19 variant of the virusSolomon Islanders confident with governments COVID 19 response but more need to be vaccinated
Frank Short 24-Aug-2021
A recent study conducted by the National Democratic Institution (NDI) says 87% of those interviewed think the government is doing an excellent job.Great news to soon be released about a new Rehabilitation Workshop for disabled patients of the NRH
Frank Short 24-Aug-2021
I will soon be able to write about a forty foot rehabilitation workshop erected at the NRH that will be capable, once equipped, with manufacturing andRequested help with shipping costs for shoes for orphans in the care of Hearts of Hope Charity
Frank Short 23-Aug-2021
Last week I wrote the following letter to the media in the Solomon Islands.PS of MHMS in Isabel Province with health team on status of local health system
Frank Short 23-Aug-2021
With the roll out of COVID-19 launchings across the provinces, the Ministry of Health and Medical Services’ (MHMS) Senior Executive Management (Sustainable planning to rehabilitate wasted or unused land
Frank Short 22-Aug-2021
A former mine site has been turned into wellness and sustainable agricultural area in the USA.A time for personal reflection
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Aug-2021
On a Sunday in Bangkok where fresh Covid cases have been averaging more than 20,000 cases a day in ThailandA glimpse at the reality of Covid in the Solomon Islands neighbourhood
Frank Short 22-Aug-2021
Sydney, a city of more than 5 million people, has been in a strict lockdown for more than two months now, failing so far to contain an outbreakAnti-lockdown protest turns violent in Melbourne as demonstrators additionally rally in Sydney and Brisbane
Frank Short 21-Aug-2021
A big and violent anti-lockdown protest has led to Melbourne, with Victoria Police reporting the arrests of 218 individuals and the hospitalisation ofSIG & USA partners to advance SCALE
Frank Short 21-Aug-2021
THE National Government is working closely with the United States Government in progressing the design and programming of the SCALE Project.A 36 hour lockdown is proposed in the Solomon Islands to test its Covid-19 response capabilities.
Frank Short 21-Aug-2021
The Solomon Islands government has announced a 36 hour lockdown in the capital Honiara next Sunday to test the country's Covid-19 response capabiGUADACANAL PLANS FOR A NEW PRESENCE IN THE CENTRE OF THE CITY
Frank Short 20-Aug-2021
During the two years I was present in Honiara (July 1997 to July 1999) the then Premier of Guadalcanal Province was accommodated in a small office inOver 700 new infections in Fiji, 8 deaths amid suspected first case on a remote island
Frank Short 20-Aug-2021
Radio New Zealand has reported this afternoon, Friday, 781 new Covid-19 infections8 deaths amid a suspected first case on remote island55 year old Aringana clinic in disrepair and lacking health standards
Frank Short 20-Aug-2021
Built in 1966, Aringana clinic in Arosi, West Makira is one of the oldest clinics in the country that continue to provide health services to communitiKILU’UFI HOSPITAL RECEIVES DONATED CLINICAL ITEMS FROM MALAITANS NOW RESIDENT IN AUSTRALIA
Frank Short 20-Aug-2021
Malaitans now living in Gatton in Australia recently donated several wheelchairs and clinical items to the Kilu’ufi Hospital.Climate Finance Access Network Announces 8 Pacific Countries Receiving Dedicated Climate Finance Advisors
Frank Short 19-Aug-2021
Fiji, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu will receive advisors specifically trained and placed to unlocShould a lockdown become necessary, thoughts by a SI journalist?
Frank Short 19-Aug-2021
Samson Sade writing in today’s edition of Solomon Times Online has said that a workable homegrown plan tailor made to the local socio-economic sUpdate on Covid-19 and the Delta variant in (NSW) Australia and New Zealand.
Frank Short 18-Aug-2021
I really wish I could report better news but in NSW 633 fresh Covid cases were recorded as of this morning, Wednesday, and in New Zealand where the coAt UN climate meet, alliance co-founded by India hopes to realise dream of a global solar grid
Frank Short 18-Aug-2021
Director General of International Solar Alliance, launched by India & France, tells ThePrint they are counting on political support for its One SuFalse rumours about vaccinations against Covid-19 must be discounted
Frank Short 18-Aug-2021
It is claimed in the Solomon Times Online today that social media platforms in the Solomon Islands are continuing to make false claims about Covid-19Alleged threats to the democratic process
Frank Short 17-Aug-2021
In mid to late 1998 I warned the then government and then diplomatic partners of the Solomon Islands of firstly the threats to the government and then10,000 pairs of shoes donated to children in the Pacific
Frank Short 16-Aug-2021
I read today of this extremely generous and kind donation which was published by Radio New Zealand.Positive ESP achievements in the infrastructure sector
Frank Short 16-Aug-2021
The Oversight committee responsible for the implementation of the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) Initiative has announced some of the major and positThe true account of a young mother’s struggle in the face of a Covid stricken economy
Frank Short 15-Aug-2021
This is the story of Rose Oli.“Govt’s ethical and moral duty to ensure we can protect the people of this country,” Prime Minister Sogavare
Frank Short 15-Aug-2021
COVID-19 does not care about our individual beliefs, our freedoms nor our individual rights.Seventy percent of Malaita’s health system claimed to be seriously run down, says Director of Provincial Health
Frank Short 15-Aug-2021
When speaking during the launch of the upcoming vaccination roll out in Malaita, the Director of Malaita’s Provincial Health, Dr. David DanitofeHelp with vaccinations for the Hearts of Hope Charity and those elderly persons in the charity’s care
Frank Short 15-Aug-2021
A vaccination rollout is scheduled this coming week in Malaita and I very much hope all ill take advantage of the availability of vaccines and get thePacific Ministers Prioritise Addressing Covid-19 and Climate Change Impacts on Pacific Tuna Fisheries
Frank Short 14-Aug-2021
Pacific Ministers have identified dealing with the immediate impacts of Covid-19 and the longer term threats of climate change on offshore fisheries aA private medical centre specialising in providing eye care for the public has opened in Honiara.
Frank Short 14-Aug-2021
The new clinic called ‘CDP Private Health’, the centre is operated by Dr Claude PosalaThe penny has dropped
Frank Short 14-Aug-2021
I use the title to this piece in relation to the situation in Australia and New Zealand in regard to the Covid-19 crisis, but especially the crisis reNew fisheries building delivered in Kirakira
Frank Short 13-Aug-2021
The fisheries Minister Nestor Giro a week ago received the keys to a newly constructed fisheries building at Kirakira, Makira Ulawa Province.Enterprising Bellona farmer travels to Honiara to promote organically grown cabbages
Frank Short 13-Aug-2021
Motivated by the healthy growth and harvest of his organically grown variety of cabbagesSI’s Opposition Leader supports an age-limit increase in seasonal work.
Frank Short 13-Aug-2021
The Island Sun newspaper this morning, Friday, reports that the Leader of Opposition Matthew Mr. Wale fully endorses recent submissions by SData base being developed to help provide employment support for people living with disabilities
Frank Short 12-Aug-2021
I was greatly encouraged when I read a media statement this week which featured in the Solomon Star newspaper, and I quote the piece.A revised plan is reportedly being considered for the failed Marau mini hospital project.
Frank Short 12-Aug-2021
The Isand Sun newspaper today reported that a plan is being considered for the Marau mini hospital.The threat of the deadly Delta Covid variant
Frank Short 12-Aug-2021
The Leader of Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, has urged the government to adopt a zero-risk approach in its efforts to stop the entry of the deadly delImproving women’s health in the Solomon Islands by testing for cervical cancer
Frank Short 12-Aug-2021
Freelance journalist Jeremy Gwao writing in the Solomon Times this week takes up the concern that I have often raised in the media – the issue oEmerging Young Pacific Talents Receive Climate Resilience Awards
Frank Short 11-Aug-2021
A total of 20 emerging youth artists, poets, and filmmakers from across the Blue Pacific have been recognised in creative competition documenting climLong-awaited Bonale pineapple factory project reported making positive progress
Frank Short 11-Aug-2021
Key partners engaged in advancing the development of the Bonale Pineapple Factory project in West Kwaio, Malaita Province are making steady progress rSolomon Islands not alone in enforcing the mandatory administration of Covid-19 vaccine
Frank Short 11-Aug-2021
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has defended his governments decision to enforce the mandatory administration of the COVID-19 vaccine.Threatening and abusing frontliners, including vaccinators, can be arrested and charged with an offence as provided for by the provisions of the SOPE Regulations.
Frank Short 10-Aug-2021
The Prime Minister has come out strongly against any threats or abusive of frontliners or vaccinators doing their jobs to protect SI citizens from CovIPCC report: What it means for New Zealand's climate response ( and how will SI need to react given its tiny carbon footprint?)
Frank Short 10-Aug-2021
The climate is changing, faster than we thought - and humans have caused it. Last night, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) releasedProvincial health support and strategic interventions for health services
Frank Short 10-Aug-2021
The National Health Promotion Division of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services has commenced its provincial support to scale up provincial capaThe delta variant of Covid is more contagious than chickenpox and highly infectious which can be transmitted easily.
Frank Short 10-Aug-2021
Dr. Jimmy Rodgers is reported in the Island Sun newspaper today saying the Covid-19 delta variant has been found to be more contagious than chickenpox‘Code Red’ for humanity' warning over irreversible climate impact- UN.
Frank Short 09-Aug-2021
The UN climate panel sounded a dire warning this evening, saying the world is dangerously close to runaway warming and that humans are "unequivocUN set to reveal landmark IPCC report findings on climate change
Frank Short 09-Aug-2021
(Alok Sharma, the UK Minister who is leading the summit, said at the weekend that the world was almost running out of time to avoid catastrophe - andNo justification for verbally abusing vaccinators working to keep all safe from Covid-19
Frank Short 09-Aug-2021
The SI Ministry of Health says it is saddened by verbal abuse and threats made against a group of vaccinators in Honiara last week while rolling out vSolomon Power set to build solar hybrid systems in 10 Guadalcanal communities
Frank Short 08-Aug-2021
An article in the Island Sun newspaper has said the state-owned enterprise, Solomon Power, will build solar hybrid systems in 10 pilot communities inNSW records 262 cases of Covid-19 and one death over night
Frank Short 08-Aug-2021
Citizens continue to be urged to get vaccinated as New South Wales has recorded 262 locally acquired cases of Covid-19, and one person has died.Standards of uniform and dress
Frank Short 07-Aug-2021
As a young soldier now some 62 years ago I served in the British Corps of Royal Military Police (RMP) doing what was called National Service.Prosthetic (artificial limbs desperately needed by hundreds of amputees in the Solomon Islands)
Frank Short 07-Aug-2021
With the extremely high rate of diabetes disease in the Solomon Islands brought about by NCD’s the numbers of diabetic patients having succumbedFijians struggling for food amid ongoing Covid-19 health crisis
Frank Short 07-Aug-2021
Charities on the frontline of Fiji's growing humanitarian crisis warn that many families are struggling to get enough food.Solomon's Sharon Firisua hopes to beat personal best at marathon event in Tokyo
Frank Short 07-Aug-2021
Sharon Firisua from the Solomon Islands will make history when she competes in the women's final marathon at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics today, markiObtaining immunity to fight off the Covid invader.
Frank Short 06-Aug-2021
With the rising cases of Covid-19 cases, and especially the Delta variant type of the virus‘Get your jab before it’s too late’, says Joseph Hiele
Frank Short 06-Aug-2021
Disregarding false information was important to Joseph Hiele of Gizoi who had his first Coid-19 vaccine recently.His story is recounted in the Island