Bed shortages at the NRH reportedly compounded by rise in admissions, funding, manpower and procurement issues.
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Responding to adverse comments in the local press and on social media about the current state of bed shortages at the NRH, the hospital’s CEO DrThe NRH should have the best of facilities and be able to cater to all health needs
frank short 22-Jun-2021
In a strongly worded Editorial piece in today’s Island Sun newspaper the prevailing situation at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) came underAdvancing opportunities and job prospects for Solomon Islands youth
frank short 22-Jun-2021
I read reports when the undersea cable was brought to the Solomon Islands that the future would herald many job opportunities once broadband internetImproving food security and economic development through sustainable aquaculture
frank short 22-Jun-2021
The Solomon Times Online today published an interesting piece on seaweed farming, a subject that I have written to encourage in the past.Prevention measures for guidance on breast cancer
frank short 22-Jun-2021
Knowing that breast cancer is a common type of cancer in the Solomon Islands, I want to share with you some general medical guidance notes published iUse of RCDF for community projects aiding development
frank short 22-Jun-2021
I generally go on line everyday to read the published Solomon Islands newspapers but cannot always agree with what is published, but there again livinDonations of medical dressings and over the counter medications
frank short 22-Jun-2021
I was once contacted and told, but not too long ago, that all cargo ships in the oil and gas industry operating in or close to Solomon Islands watersAgricultural development in 2021
frank short 22-Jun-2021
I have been keen to follow the work undertaken by Mal in recent months in terms of its Sustainable Economic Growth and Export Strengthening (SEGES) PrSolomon Islands: Creating better and strong communication links.
frank short 22-Jun-2021
The disruption created by the Covid pandemic brings to the fore issues that have been on the minds of researchers at the Institute for Sustainable FutNational unity in diversity
frank short 22-Jun-2021
Last week St John Dala Catholic Secondary School hosted its annual cultural day event to promote various cultures from different parts of Malaita as wCovid-19: Reopening borders without herd immunity threshold risks lives
frank short 21-Jun-2021
Australia’s Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, recently said the countries air borders were unlikely to re-open until late 2022, claiming it wouldHistoric and proud occasion with the opening of a new Ghombua Rural Health Clinic
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Writing for so long about the run down state of many of the countries rural health clinics, I was very happy today to see in the Solomon Times OnlineSolomon Power Signs Financing Agreement with Australia for Tina River Hydro- power Project
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Solomon Power and the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) have signed a USD22.7 million (SBD180 million) grant aThings to consider about losing weight
frank short 17-Jun-2021
Most recently I wrote about the importance of nutrition and losing weight in relation to health issues in the Solomon Islands, especially in regard toCDF Funds and community projects serving Malaita
frank short 17-Jun-2021
I don’t know how many Malaitan Members of Parliament sit in the National Parliament and to what extent those MPs have or are in the process of fTemotu calls for a ship as a priority
frank short 17-Jun-2021
The Island Sun newspaper today highlighted in a leading article that the people of Temotu are calling on the national government to provide the provinCould pineapples be a new weapon against COVID-19?
frank short 17-Jun-2021
I was focusing my thoughts this morning on the development needs of Malaita Province and thinking in particular of the long promised but still awaitinTragic deaths after eating ‘Balloon Fish,’
frank short 17-Jun-2021
The Solomon Star newspaper today reported that two members of a family at New Takwa village, Kolombangara Island in the Western province died after eaRemaining strong and united as a nation
frank short 17-Jun-2021
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and his delegation have returned to Honiara after a week- long successful tour of Temotu Province.There is a reported lag in the vaccination roll out for people with disability, it has been claimed
frank short 17-Jun-2021
It is has been claimed the Government is not keeping track of the country’s persons with disability community in its vaccination drive.Prime Minister makes a historic trip to Tikopia and receives a warm, appreciative reception.
Frank Short 15-Jun-2021
“We are one family, a Solomon Islands family.” (Mathew Vaka Apairotu)Computer Tomography (CT) Scan Project progessing at the NRH
Frank Short 15-Jun-2021
Following media enquiries into the status of the Computer Tomography (CT) Scan project at the National Referral Hospital (NRH), the Ministry of HealthTukutaunga Rural Health Clinic received medical supplies last week
Frank Short 15-Jun-2021
The Tukutaunga Rural Health Clinic, RHC, Tikopia in Temotu Province received medical supplies for the second quarter 2021 last week.Use of drones to deliver medical supplies to remote areas in the Solomon Islands
Frank Short 15-Jun-2021
In a letter posted earlier today I raised the prospect delivering medical supplies in the Solomon Islands by using drones.SBD$10 million dollars given by New Zealand to assist SI roll out of Covid-19 vaccination plan
Frank Short 14-Jun-2021
The New Zealand Government, through its High Commissioner’s office in Honiara has announced an additional economic support of some SBD$10 millioFood for thought for the Solomon Islands
Frank Short 14-Jun-2021
Here are some selected extracts of regional weekend news stories in relation to road transport and the agricultural sectorHealth awareness programme held for Ilia school at Gilbert Camp
Frank Short 14-Jun-2021
ILIA School at Gilbert Camp was visited last Tuesday by the Honiara City Council (HCC), health school Promotion team to facilitate a one-day heaMedical check-ups urged for men to avoid getting prostate cancer
Frank Short 14-Jun-2021
Writing as one who is unfortunately no stranger to prostate cancer, I write to urge men in the Solomon Islands to make time for a regular check-up atFarmers benefit from chainsaws through the SEGES programme
Frank Short 14-Jun-2021
The Island Sun newspaper today reported that two cocoa farmer groups in North and Central Guadalcanal are the latest beneficiaries of chainsaws underSoltuna and Kokonut Pacific Solomon Islands will display their products for promotion and sales at World Expo in Dubai this year
Frank Short 13-Jun-2021
The National Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SolTuna and Kokonut Pacific Solomon Islands Ltd to purchase and promote thFour SI companies joined in the global campaign on 8 June to clean the ocean of rubbish and debris around Munda
Frank Short 13-Jun-2021
Solomon Airlines, Our Telekom, Soltuna and Dive Munda joined forces on 8 June, to clean up ocean debris in the Western Province on 2021 ‘World OWebsite updated – to better serve the Solomon Islands.
Frank Short 13-Jun-2021
My website to aid the Solomon Islands and to give news of events occurring has been updated to give better coverage of Solomon Islands affairs on a daRenbel kava farmers get farming tools from MAL
Frank Short 12-Jun-2021
Kava project recipients in Renbel Province have expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL).New office for public health lab expected in four to five months.
Frank Short 12-Jun-2021
The Solomon Star newspaper today, Thursday, reported that a ground breaking ceremony for a new office space worth of $827,068.00 for the NationalCervical cancer and NCDs highlighted by the Premier of Isabel Province.
Frank Short 12-Jun-2021
Since the Prime Ministers successful visit a few days ago to Isabel to celebrate the Provinces ‘Appointed Day,’ the local media has focuseAn estimated 5,300 SI employees lost their jobs due to Covid-19
Frank Short 11-Jun-2021
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands has estimated that 5,300 employees lost their jobs due to Covid-19 last year.Try to manage stress to reduce physical health problems
Frank Short 11-Jun-2021
I was looking at a photo today of people at a crowded bus stop in Honiara and I tried to imagine what life must be like for many in Solomon Islands wiLaboratory being constructed at the Good Samaritan Hospital with donated funding
Frank Short 11-Jun-2021
Work on the Good Samaritan hospital laboratory is progressing according to Dr Gregory Jilini under Secretary to the Ministry of Health and Medical SerTimely innovation to aid agribusinesses in Solomon Islands
Frank Short 11-Jun-2021
I came across the following article, today, published on ‘First 500’ – a publication I was not previously aware of.Restrictions on international flights saw big drop in visitor arrivals
Frank Short 11-Jun-2021
A significant decline in international arrivals was recorded since restrictions were imposed on International flights by the Solomon Islands GovernmenNew Zealand charity offers support with orthotics, prosthetics and general rehabilitation
Frank Short 11-Jun-2021
As readers at home will know a modular building was received by the National Referral Hospital (NRH) last September following an appeal and the buildiRSIPF Patrol Boat Gizo assists with shipment of medical supplies to Temotu
Frank Short 11-Jun-2021
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) dispatched 6 cubic meters of medical supplies to Temotu Province on board the police patrol boat whLooking at Solomon Islands Commodity Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) and its mandate.
Frank Short 11-Jun-2021
Under the provisions of local legislation CEMA is tasked with regulating commodities under its regulator functionNZ Save the Children helping our close neighbour Fiji with grocery packs for desperate families
Frank Short 11-Jun-2021
While in the Solomon Islands the government with the work of the MHMS, front line personnel and diplomatic partners and international agencies has so-Jargon investigated and explained
Frank Short 11-Jun-2021
A couple of days ago I wrote saying a ground breaking ceremony for a new office space for a National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) was held in HoniaSI MHMS has issued a medical advisory alert to all parents to protect their children from diarrhea.
Frank Short 11-Jun-2021
The special advisory notice was published in today’s edition of the Solomon Star newspaper, and I quote it because of its essential health warniChild protection training given to communities and schools with advice on disability inclusiveness and equality
Frank Short 11-Jun-2021
I was pleased to read in the Island Sun newspaper of a World Vision sponsored programme delivered recently to four communities and four schoolsThe NRH completes a mid-term review and planning objectives
Frank Short 11-Jun-2021
It was reported in the Solomon Times Online, today, that the Senior Executive Management of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) and NatA call for NZ to follow Pacific neighbours and implement sugar taxes
Frank Short 10-Jun-2021
Radio New Zealand reported in a news bulletin today, Wednesday, that a researcher says New Zealand needs to follow the example set by its PacificCEMA’s Revitalisation and Recapitalisation Strategy 2021 – 2027 unfolding.
Frank Short 10-Jun-2021
News in the Island Sun newspaper today, Friday, said the Export Commodity Market Authority (CEMA) Trading Centre at Noro is expected to reopen at theSolomon Island’s transport network to be boosted with $150 million support from the ADB
frank short 07-Jun-2021
News relayed in an article in the Solomon Times Online today said the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved support of almost $150 million to boosWHO reportedly to launch a framework called ‘Action the Promises’ furthering the cause of the PWD community
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The local workshop on inclusivity for persons with disability held in Honiara has ended. Irwin Angika a staff reporter with the Island Sun newspapeThe bigger picture
frank short 07-Jun-2021
According to today’s Solomon Star newspaper, Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare had his 2nd dose of COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine yesterday morninPersons with disability teach what the word means leaving SI journalists with admiration, sadness and respect
frank short 07-Jun-2021
Writing today in the Island Sun newspaper, Irwin Angiki, wrote about disability and a workshop held in Honiara yesterday. This is Irwin's storSI Paramount Chief issues a warning about fake land owners
frank short 07-Jun-2021
Mr.John Saketala, a Paramount Chief of Ghaobata House of Chiefs in East Guadalcanal, has warned people not to purchase land outside of the East HoniarNutrition, eating habits and wellness
frank short 06-Jun-2021
In contributing to the debate on NCDs that are a major health issue in the Solomon Islands to people and the health services, I want, today, to add aSolomon Islanders living with disabilities are suffering from discrimination of all sorts
frank short 06-Jun-2021
In a day-three of the ‘Nothing About Us Without Us’ workshop in Honiara, yesterday, participants living with disability gave powerful andHuge interest and demand for cassava exports, says MD of Sape Farm
frank short 06-Jun-2021
One of the Government’s funded agriculture projects through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), Sape farm is bearing successful resEducational support and training
frank short 06-Jun-2021
???????There was a quotation that came to mind as I glanced through the pages of the Solomon Times Online this morning and the quotation just about coPacific Islands are likely the next travel bubble
frank short 06-Jun-2021
???????In the Australian I read today, Thursday, Gerald Cockburn wrote the Pacific Islands are being tipped as the next phase in Australia’s traA call for Non-Communicable Disease NCD Clinics around the country
frank short 05-Jun-2021
Dr Jones Ghabu, a consultant physician for Non-Communicable Diseases at the Diabetic Centre, at the National Referral Hospital (NRH), has said there iVegetable, fruit and crop production training for women in West Wainoni
frank short 05-Jun-2021
The members of the West Wainoni Council of Women in East Makira of Makira Ulawa Province have undergone five sessions of training on vegetable, fruitLooking at Taro exports from the Solomon Islands
frank short 02-Jun-2021
Last week the Solomon Star newspaper reported on the possibility of taro being exported once a secure market overseas was obtained.Greening the national capital
frank short 02-Jun-2021
I have been reading this morning an article by Peter Forau which featured in the Island Sun newspaper and which focused on what the writer described aAlleged fishy dealings arising from reported negotiations at the WTO in Geneva
frank short 02-Jun-2021
The Solomon Times Online published today that global talks to reign in global fisheries subsidies are failing to hold big, rich and powerful subsidizeService, tradition and industry – a combination of stories
frank short 02-Jun-2021
When I awoke this morning I had two thoughts in mind. The first was because of the date being the 2 June.Australian court rejects challenge to Australian government ban on foreign travel
frank short 02-Jun-2021
An interesting PA Media report from the UK today with an article by Rod McGuirk of the Associated Press writing that an Australian court has rejectedSolomon Islands as a WTO member seeing EIF benefits
frank short 02-Jun-2021
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET) has acknowledged another mile stone achieved by the Solomon Islands Enhanced Integrated FraCEMA crucial for jobs, access to markets and for growing the rural economy
frank short 02-Jun-2021
The Prime Minister, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare has officially launched the CEMA “Revitalization and Recapitalization Strategy” and formally deOpening of the Rade Aekoa Rural Health Clinic
frank short 02-Jun-2021
The Island Sun newspaper today gave news of the official opening of the Rade Aekoa Rural Health Clinic in Malaita, co-funded by the Japanese governmenLepi Holy Trinity Church
frank short 02-Jun-2021
After 33 years of encountering challenges, the people of Lepi village in Gao Bugotu constituency, Isabel province consecrated their multi-million-dollModified boat launched and put to operational use as a Sea Ambulance
frank short 01-Jun-2021
At the beginning of this month, I read in a MHMS press release of an important and much needed development which told of a 24 foot fiberglass boat thaReflecting on community policing policy initiated 24 yrs ago in the SI that works today
frank short 01-Jun-2021
In 1997 when police establishment numbers were below 700 for the whole country, given there was a strict moratorium on recruitment due to the massive“Keeping open the possibility of expanding the trans-Tasman bubble, and looking to Pacific countries first,” says NZ Prime Minister.
frank short 01-Jun-2021
NZ’s PM meeting in New Zealand with the Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, RNZI had this to say, and I quote.