Struggling businesses due to the impact of Covid
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Today’s Solomon Star tells the story of how Ms Kei Tanneberger is struggling to keep her Serah’s Lagoon Hideaway afloat in the absence ofSupporting sustainable agriculture development for Solomon Islands
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The Deputy Secretary Technical for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Michael Ho’ota said agriculture is an important sector for thFiji, US reaffirm climate support
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Radio New Zealand this afternoon, Saturday, reported that Fiji and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateralA call made for an overhaul of the RSE scheme in New Zealand
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As I recently wrote, 187 Solomon Islands workers flew out of the country on 7 May to work in various farms and abattoirs in Australia.Women in the SI working on nutritional projects, part of an education programme to prevent NCDs by promoting a healthy diet.
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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and chronic lung diseases are the leading cause of death in SolomonNZ hoping to ease the burden on the struggling tourism industry. and more SI workers find contract work in Australia
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The recent announcement by Qantas to delay till the end of the year any plans for its international flights to resume will have come has a further setMAL with British High Commission help assists San Isidro Care Centre to produce more food
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) has enriched San Isidro Care Centre’s (SICC) farming capacity to produce more food with the donaSir David Attenborough named COP26 People's Advocate ahead of key climate summit
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Britain has tasked naturalist Sir David Attenborough with inspiring action to tackle the issue of climate change as its People's Advocate ahead oUrgent Appeal: Linta needs surgery in Australia. Will you please help?
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The family of 16 year old Linta Mabo has made an urgent appeal by writing to the Solomon Star newspaper for their daughter who is needing urgent heartSeasonal migrant workers into New Zealand to increase, says NZ’s Prime Minister
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About 2400 more migrant workers will be allowed into New Zealand for seasonal horticultural work, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced.Call for the UXO threat to be taken seriously in SI and an expression of sadness from the US Ambassador to the Solomon Islands
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Call for the UXO threat to be taken seriously in SI and an expression of sadness from the US Ambassador to the Solomon IslandsRSIPV Taro officially received by the RSIPF
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H.E. Robert Sisilo, Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Australia, accepted and received Solomon Islands second Patrol Boat the RSIPV Taro on FridayLocal photographers raising funds for girl diagnosed with heart failure disease and needing medical treatment in Australia
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An appeal first raised in yesterday’s Solomon Star newspaper, and one that I supported in a letter to the media, also yesterday, has met with aThe WHO gives critically important equipment to the NRH’s Ear,Nose and Throat (ENT) Department
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Early this week the NRH’s Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) department received three new examination headlights from the WHO.Reaction to bomb blast and resultant fatal injury to an Aviation Engineer
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Arising from the fatal injury to a local aviation engineer last Sunday following a bomb explosion on the outskirts of Honiara, the United States (US)SI’s DCGA Government’s seriousness in reviewing and developing measures to sustainably manage forest resources
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Quoting from a article originating from a press release from the Ministry of Forests and Research and published in today’s Solomon Times Online,Rheumatic fever and Rheumatic heart disease
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Concern over reheumatic fever and reheumatic heart disease suggests early treatment for a srep throat could prevent it becoming more seriousQantas pushes back international flights until end of the year and word on Australian border closures
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Writing today in the UK’s Independent newspaper, journalist Cathay Adams said, and I quoteChildren with disabilities in Solomon Islands have been deprived of both formal and non-formal education for years, says school principal of the RCSDC
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An article published in today’s Solomon Times On Line struck home with me and the personal feelings and desires of Mr. Jiope Iputu, the school pFormer KG VI students repay their school with a ‘Wash-Bay.’
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It was considered a mission accomplished recently when a new ‘Wash-Bay’ was officially handed over to King George Sixth (KG VI) School byRural Training Centre at Lopo, East Ulawa
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According to a feature story in today’s Island Sun newspaper, the people of Ulawa Island in the Makira Ulawa Province now have a new Rural TrainSolomon Islands is COVID free
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The work of the Solomon Islands government together with multiple partners has brought about a situation that is wholly commendable in seeing that theMore UK Funding to Boost Climate Disaster Responses.
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The UK has announced £12 million in new funding to support developing countries to better prepare for and respond to disasters, including thoseA Solomon Islander youth ignoring a disability and proving inspirational to others and to his community
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The Island Sun newspaper today shares the story of Jabez Manaika from Rennell and Belona province, but one described by many of his friends and familyDevelopments in a wider context
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During the groundbreaking ceremony for the National Stadium held last week, the Chinese Ambassador to the Solomon Island, H.E. Li Ming, spoke about thAviation Engineer Killed in tragic Bomb Blast
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Solomon Times on Line, today, reported the tragic news of yesterday’s bomb blast when an aviation engineer at the Ministry of Communication andBreast screening
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I wrote most recently about the incidence of breast cancer in the Solomon Islands and, if reports are correct, the rate of breast cancer is worrying aReported tragic bomb blast incident in the Solomon Islands.
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According to a press release from the (RSIPF) Police Media and published on the Facebook page of the Island Sun newspaper a short time ago, one personSolomon Islands: Job losses and opportunities
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An article in today’s Solomon Star, which I read along with an Editorial piece in the Island Sun two days ago, both dealing with the subject ofEmpowering young people with participation in leadership and empowerment programmes.
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Today, in a feature article, the Island Sun newspaper tells of the encouraging story of HCC Youth Worker, Mary Tuhaika on her mission to help young peWhy Cholesterol Matters for Women
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I want to mention today the subject of cholesterol which is associated with too much-saturated fat or refined sugar.New RSIPF recruits learning English grammar
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It has been reported in the Islands Sun newspaper today that most of the new recruits joining the RSIPF have undertaken some English grammar lessons wMAL sets up new Integrated Land Management Committee
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock through the Integrated Forest Management Project (IFMP) of which the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)Villagers receive training on forest management in Choiseul Province
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More than 80 men and women of the Southern Mount Maetabe catchment area (Babatana rainforest catchment area) in Choiseul Province have successfully atWomen taught backyard gardening skills to aid home food production
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Last week in Honiara a facilitator from the Kastom Gaden Association explained to women participants from the local YWCA the different kinds of pWorld Tuna Day marked with recognition of the significance of tuna to the Solomon Islands
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On 2 May, World Tuna Day, relevant stakeholders in the Tuna Industry in the SI gathered to mark the celebration of the occasion aimed at reflectiA five-year urban development plan for the Pacific
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Radio New Zealand today reported that the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has a five-year plan to help Pacific countries improve their urban development,The Chinese (PRC) government has various schemes to aid its disabled citizens, according to Nanjing University.
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The Hon Prime Minister spoke at the ground breaking ceremony for the 2023 Pacific Games on Wednesday this week and predicted in the next 24 months, thRSIPF to receive new patrol boat today
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In Perth, Western Australia, today, Solomon Islands High Commissioner based in Canberra, Robert Sisilo will witness the handover ceremony of the seconPreserving conservation in Malaita Province with green development
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The Island Sun newspaper today published an article which said the MAI-MAASINA Green Belt (MMGB) has thanked the Malaita provincial government for helBananas as a traditional food crop could become a profitable marketing commodity
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Makira-Ulawa Premier, Julian Maka’a has said bananas are a traditional food crop that must not be ignored in the Government’s efforts to dAustralia gives S37 million to assist vital operations in the SI
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Australia has provided an additional AUD6 million (SBD$37 Million) to keep Solomon Airlines in the air and to help Solomon Water deliver water to vulnSolomon Islands one of the top countries for seasonal workers in Australia
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A press release from the Australian High Commission published in today’s Island Sun newspaper said the Solomon Islands is now one of the toSolomon Islands protecting leatherback sea turtles with support from Britain
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Solomon Islands, a country with one of the world’s most extensive shorelines, has taken a step towards conserving the nesting beaches and protecChallenges putting the agricultural sector under pressure
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According to news reported in today’s copy of the Island Sun newspaper the country’s State of Environment Report has highlighted thatVanilla farming fulfilling a primary objective proposed in 2014
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In September 2019, I wrote encouraging local Solomon Islands farmers to start growing vanilla due to increasing global demand. This is what I wroteTownship Development Project described as a historic milestone
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Last Friday during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Mamara Township Development Project the Prime Minister said the project was a historic milestoneIs there planning provided in the new Mamara City Development project for a medical centre on site?
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The Guadalcanal Premier, Francis Mbelande Sade officiated at the launching of the multi-million-dollar Mamara New City project in North West GuadalcanPreparations begin for the construction of Solomon Islands national stadium
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Construction on the new Solomon Islands national stadium in Honiara is set to get underway this week as preparations for the 2023 Pacific Games move uLong-awaited New Zealand-Cook Islands travel bubble to start 17 May
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The Cook Islands bubble will open later this month, allowing two-way quarantine-free travel between both countries, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern hasWorld Tuna Day: What does it mean for the Pacific?
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Radio New Zealand today featured a personal perspective on World Tuna Day written by a professional tuna expert, scientist and institutional fisheriesFloods hampering Covid-19 response in Fiji
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I believe there are many in the Solomon Islands with family and friends in Fiji and who will have concerns for the ongoing situation in the country asNew drug for sufferers of breast cancer being administered in the United Kingdom
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The Solomon Islands has reportedly regained its Covid free status and one must give credit to all concerned for this achievement, the SIG, the MHMS, tFiji tightens lockdown as Covid cases rise
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The Solomon Islands is now Covid free but the Fiji's government has taken the most drastic measures since Covid-19 hit the country in MarchArctic glaciers may be melting sooner than thought
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To small islands states in the Pacific, and the Solomon Island’s low lying islands and exposed atolls are no exception, climate change is a realA new city in the making with the Mamara project
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In a week in which I have put the focus on job opportunities and job creation for local people the Mamara City project is said to employ 800 local peoBina Harbour onshore processing plant with the economy and job prospects in mind
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Last December, when speaking in Parliament, the Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources MFMR), Nestor Ghiro said initial work on the proposed BinaPre-Employment (PET) training commences at the Tina River Development Project Office
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In a letter that I wrote to the local media yesterday, Tuesday, I expressed my hopes about what I saw as growing employment opportunities for SolomonAdvancing disability rights in the Solomon Islands
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I am contributing this piece very much as a “sounding board” in the hope there will follow some advice, information and guidance forthcomiDiet is shown to lower diabetes and cardiovascular risk to boost health and lifespan
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The Prime Minister recently paid a visit to the site of the various sports venues being readied for the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara.Solomon Islands again Covid free but let us spare a thought for our neighbor, PNG.
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Radio New Zealand today, Thursday, reports that doctors in Papua New Guinea say the coronavirus crisis is only getting worse as some hospitals shDomestic holiday packages gaining popularity, says Solomon Airlines
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Solomon Airlines Commercial Manager, Colling Sigamanu told the media in a press conference on Tuesday this week that the local “Iumi Tugeda&rdquHoping for more overseas employment chances for Solomon Islanders
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I scan regional and foreign news on a daily basis to see whether job opportunities are being made available to Solomon Islanders as seasonal workers,Screening process underway for work under the Australian Labour Mobility Program (LMP)
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???????I wrote several letters to the local SI media in the past few days in which I expressed hopes for Solomon Islanders to be able to travel to AusSolomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption set to recruit the Commissions staff positions
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Welcome news was published in an article in today’s Solomon Times Online which referred to the local Anti-Corruption Commission rolling out planNew Zealand's glaciers melting faster, thinning by 1.5m a year
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Some of my letters this last week focused on the US President Jo Biden’s virtual summit held on climate change and the impact global warming isEmployment opportunities in Australia for Solomon Islanders.
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Yesterday I wrote that over 200 Solomon Islanders had travelled to Australia recently to take up paid employment as seasonal workers on Australian agrSI Government committed to an equitable and inclusive economy in which citizens will benefit from economic opportunities
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Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, during his speech at the launching of the recent National Financial Inclusion Strategy 3 said, “In the past yeSolair resilient and looking forward to a sustainable future, says Solair’s new Chairman
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Solomon Airlines newly appointed Chairman Mr. Frank Wickham said today he was very confident of a sustainable future for the national carrier, despiteSolomon Islands: Witnessing jobs on the rise.
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As one with having a keen eye on the Solomon Islands for many years and also one especially interested in development improvements in infrastructure,Vandalism of public property
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I feel sure many others than the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) are equally appalled by the recent destruction of the Bank of South Pacific (BSFA makes a significant donation for a two-container size medical laboratory for Good Samaritan Hospital
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A news article in today’s Island Sun newspaper reports that the SI Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) says it remains grateful towarIs cultural unawareness lacking and needing to be cultivated?
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The RSIPF at Henderson Police Station are investigating an incident involving a group of armed men who entered the Metropolis Development site at MamaProgress made with malaria elimination over the past decade
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“Health may not be everything, but nothing else matters without health.” (Dr. Sarthak Das)