Funds raised for the Gizo Hospital by visiting musical artists
Frank Short 21-Mar-2021
A group of contemporary musical artists from Honiara who are presently visiting the Western province as part of a tour have raised $2,029 for the GizoReflecting on the needs and rights of people with disability and with an eye on the Solomon Islands.
Frank Short 21-Mar-2021
My concern over disability and disability rights in the Solomon Islands led me to read through an article published by Radio New Zealand, today, SaturThe cause for medical services and delivery and the pursuit by those with constitutional rights
Frank Short 21-Mar-2021
It has been over two decades since I last served in the Solomon Islands and now with age I have succumbed to the deadly disease of advanced prostate cA successful clean-up initiative in Honiara
Frank Short 21-Mar-2021
It was pleasing to have noted that hundreds of citizens turned up yesterday in Honiara in what was dubbed ‘CleanOp.”Direct funding of Ward Development Committees with budgetary funding for constituency projects
Frank Short 18-Mar-2021
Writing in today’s Solomon Star newspaper Alfred Sasako gives details of a new kind of funding proposal about to be considered in the West GeorgBuri School in the Western Province is seeking help to fix the school’s critical water supply problem
Frank Short 18-Mar-2021
A report published today, Friday, in the Island Sun newspaper has claimed the Buri Community High School in Ranongga Island, Western Province is calliNZ sends PPE to PNG for Covid crisis
Frank Short 18-Mar-2021
Late news from Radio New Zealand this afternoon has reported that New Zealand is sending Personal Protective Equipment to Papua New Guinea to assLauru people plead for improved health and medical infrastructure at Taro hospital and Wagina clinic.
Frank Short 18-Mar-2021
The Island Sun newspaper today in a lengthy article recounted the issues highlighted in title to this story of mine.“To lead is to serve.” in practice
Frank Short 18-Mar-2021
During the official opening of Parliament last Monday, His Excellency the Governor-General, Sir David Vunaki, GCMG, give an address from the Throne an20,000 doses of Astra-Zeneca Covid-19 vaccine to arrive in Solomon Islands today
Frank Short 18-Mar-2021
The first batch of the 20,000 doses of Astra-Zeneca Covid-19 vaccine will arrive at 2 pm today at the Honiara International Airport and likely be receAustralia sending coronavirus vaccines to Papua New Guinea amid outbreak of Covid-19
Frank Short 17-Mar-2021
According to a news article in the Canberra Times today, Australia will ask AstraZeneca and the European Union to fast-track the export of one millionUniform Dress Standards in Keeping with a Desired Professional Image
Frank Short 17-Mar-2021
From all accounts it was a sunny and pleasant morning yesterday when His Excellency the Governor-General, Sir David Vunaki, GCMG, reviewed the traditiStringent new anti-Covid-19 measures being introduced in PNG
Frank Short 17-Mar-2021
In the latest news relayed by Radio New Zealand this afternoon, Tuesday, Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister has announced the country will go intoHistoric learning institution, Selwyn College, to launch Golden Jubilee celebration this year
Frank Short 17-Mar-2021
One of the Solomon Island’s historic learning institutions, Selwyn College National Secondary School, will be celebrating its Golden Jubilee inAustralian and the UNDP Jointly Give a New Mobile Emergency Operation Centre to SI.
Frank Short 17-Mar-2021
According to today’s edition of the Solomon Times Online, the Solomon Islands Government has received a much-needed boost to their disasterCommunity Challenges Faced by The Women of Ngalipapa Village in South Guadalcanal
Frank Short 17-Mar-2021
Writing in today’s Solomon Times Online, journalist Georgia Kekea, paints a grim picture of life for the women in Ngalipapa village in South GuaSI’s PM congratulated on choosing to be first to be vaccinated and other related news on Covid-19
Frank Short 17-Mar-2021
The British High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands, H.E. Dr, Brian Jones yesterday made a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare anSI’s PM congratulated on choosing to be first to be vaccinated and other related news on Covid-19
Frank Short 17-Mar-2021
The British High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands, H.E. Dr, Brian Jones yesterday made a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare anPlans Under Way for Trans-Tasman Bubble by End of April
Frank Short 17-Mar-2021
Jane Patterson, Political Editor writing for Radio New Zealand this morning, Thursday, wrote in an early news item that government plans for a trPracticing What it Preaches
Frank Short 17-Mar-2021
I am not given to writing about politics in my ongoing charity and encouragement support to the Solomon Islands but feel I should just say a word abouAn Inclusive Workshop Held for People Living with a Disability but Much More Needs to Be Done about Disability Rights
Frank Short 16-Mar-2021
More than 10 persons living with disabilities in Honiara for the first time participated in an inclusive three days workshop which ended last Friday.Changes for The Better Witnessed Over Two Decades Much More Still to Be Done
Frank Short 16-Mar-2021
Compared to 22 years ago when I last worked in the Solomon Islands successive governments with the help of traditional donor partners and internationaSolomon Islands Business Magazine Online
Frank Short 16-Mar-2021
The Solomon Islands has its own fine Business Magazine (SBM) published online where one catches up on the latest business news relating to the SolomonConsistently helpful donor assistance principally from Australia, New Zealand, and Japan turning the tide for the better in SI
Frank Short 16-Mar-2021
The Solomon Islands is looking to be Covid-19 free again very soon after many tests of those held in quarantine proved negative. The news is welcome aThe Government of Japan aids the MHMS with centrifuge technology and blood pressure equipment
Frank Short 16-Mar-2021
According to reports in both the Solomon Star newspaper and Solomon Times Online today, Friday, the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) hasA Pioneer Fruit Industry Proving Beneficial to Noni Farmers in Northwest Guadalcanal
Frank Short 16-Mar-2021
The good news about the pioneering fruit farming venture was relayed by the SIBC this afternoon, Wednesday, and said, quote.Latest news should help to lift people’s spirits in the Solomon Islands
Frank Short 15-Mar-2021
According to Dr. Gregory Jilini, the Deputy Secretary of Health Care in the Solomon Islands speaking at the weekend, the country has not recorded anyCan we expect to see Honiara a transformed city lined with trees and landscaped areas?
Frank Short 15-Mar-2021
I understand that skilled Chinese construction workers are being brought to the Solomon Islands to start work on the USP’s 4th Campus and to kicDemonstrating confidence in the AstraZeneca vaccine
Frank Short 14-Mar-2021
In March, the UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) said that more than 11 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine hadHealth care wastes and their effective disposal at the National Referral Hospital (NRH)
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Mar-2021
The WHO considers hospital waste as special waste and it is commonly acknowledged that certain categories of healthcare waste are hazardous and potentAustralian PM Scott Morrison Urges Two-Way Trans-Tasman Travel Bubble
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Mar-2021
Radio New Zealand today reported that pressure from Australia for the government to adopt a two-way trans-Tasman travel bubble is once again blowWomen Should Be Seen As Central Builders Of A Stronger, Post-COVID World
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Mar-2021
Melinda Gates and David Malpas contributed their views on how women should be put first in a post-pandemic world and what they had to say on the occasNorth East Guadalcanal MP Continues To Lead By Example
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Mar-2021
It was in the lead-up to Christmas that I reported Ms. Ethel Lency Vokia, the then newly elected Member of Parliament for North-East Guadalcanal had wIntegrated Safe Space (Women’s Shelter) Officially Opened At The Good Samaritan Hospital (GSH) And Similar Action Being Considered In The Western Province
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Mar-2021
Two media reports in Honiara today, Thursday, give news of women’s shelters having been opened and others under considerationDisturbing News Of Coral Bleaching In The Offshore Reefs In The Solomon Islands.
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Mar-2021
It was reported in an article in today’s Solomon Times Online that Scientists have identified a widespread coral bleaching event on shallow, insSkills Training For Empowerment And The Making Of A Smart Nation
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Mar-2021
In the last few days, I wrote saying how Solomon Islands social enterprise wants to help local women develop their digital skills to grow their busineAdvice On Losing Visceral Body Fat To Avoid The Serious Illnesses Posed By NCDs
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Mar-2021
I feel pretty sure that many that trouble to read what I contribute by way of letters to the local media regarding health tips will be pretty fed-up wAdvice On Reducing High Blood Pressure And Reducing Visceral Body Fat
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Mar-2021
I feel pretty sure that many that trouble to read what I contribute by way of letters to the local media regarding health tips will be pretty fed-up wOrientation Programme For 21 Newly Graduated Medical Doctors
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Mar-2021
National Referral Hospital (NRH) today commenced a three days orientation programme for 21 newly graduated medical doctors from Taiwan, Cuba, and FijiGood News On The Horizon For The Solomon Islands
Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Mar-2021
Writing today in the Solomon Times onLine, Geogina Kekoe styled her article with the promising title – “Solomon Islands quite close tAustralia Proud To Help Advance Gender Equality In The Solomon Islands
Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Mar-2021
Speaking in Honiara on International Women’s Day this week, Ms Julie McCallum, the Counsellor for Human Development at the Australian High CommiWitnessing Developments
Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Mar-2021
Work on upgrading the Honiara International Airport is now at its ten (10) percent implementation stage.Choose To Challenge Was The Theme For International Womens Day 2021.
Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Mar-2021
International Women’s Day was celebrated yesterday in Honiara with several marches and speeches made by organizers and participants alike.Concern Over Health Issues Brought On By NCDs And The Servicing And Functioning Of Vital Medical Equipment
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Mar-2021
In a letter I wrote to the local media yesterday, I quoted comments said to have been made by local Radiologist Dr. Aaron Oritaemae and recorded in anDigital Training Boost For Solomons Businesswomen
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Mar-2021
A Solomon Islands social enterprise wants to help local women develop their digital skills to grow their businesses.DROWNING IN THE RISING TIDE OF NCDs
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Mar-2021
Doctor Claude Posala writing in today’s Solomon Star newspaper expressed his concerns over the rise in Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the SSurge Of Covid-19 Cases In PNG Continues
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Mar-2021
The National Pandemic Response Controller reported 87 new cases in the past day, taking PNG's total to 1,670.Philip Works Hard To Provide For Himself And His Family
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Mar-2021
Writing in his inimitable way, Jeremy Gwao tells the story in the Solomon Times Online today of Philip, and I would like to share the tale wDamaged Dala Bridge To Be Fixed and Calls For The East Road To Be repaired In Malaita Province
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Mar-2021
According to Wilson Saeni writing in today’s Solomon Star newspaper, the damaged Dala Bridge in West Kwara’ae will be fixed soon, sayInternational Border Closure in 2020 Arising from the Threat Posed by Coronavirus Saw the SI lose $350 Million in Revenue from Tourists
Frank Short 06-Mar-2021
The country lost more than $350million in revenue from overseas visitors last year due to the international border closure.SI’s Gov’t needs SBD$11m to activate CT scan at the NRH
Frank Short 05-Mar-2021
Last week in Bangkok’s main cancer hospital, I had what was called a multi-parametric scan of the prostate and also a bone can10-year Agriculture Sector Growth Strategy and Investment Plan (ASGIP) 2021-2030
Frank Short 03-Mar-2021
According to a feature article in today’s Solomon Times Online (Monday), the first-ever 10-year Agriculture Sector Growth Strategy and InvestmenDiabetes Symptoms Three Unusual Signs of High Blood Sugar in Your Body and What to Do
Frank Short 01-Mar-2021
As diabetes is unfortunately common in the Solomon Islands some information published in the UK’s Daily Express and written by Matt Atherton todSOLAIR EXTENDS SUSPENSION OF INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Oct-2020
Solomon Airlines has today announced a further two-month extension of the suspension of all scheduled international passenger flights, to 10 January 2SI: SHORTLANDS PATROL BASE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Oct-2020
The National Governments plan to build a patrol boat base at Shortland Island in the Western Province has moved another step closer following the signSI: DIRECTOR GENERAL FOR ICAC
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Oct-2020
Prior to my admission to hospital next week for spinal neck surgery, I would like to share with you two stories that were published today,STATE OF THE ECONOMY
Quoting Solomon Times Online 22-Oct-2020
The Leader of Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, has expressed grave concern about the current state of the economy and the impact it is having on familieSTATE OF THE ECONOMY (2)
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Oct-2020
The Leader of Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, has expressed grave concern about the current state of the economy and the impact it is having on familieINSPIRATIONAL STORIES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Oct-2020
Alice is an APTC alumna and one of four women from the Solomon Islands who commenced work in Australia’s aged care sector under the Pacific LaboREGIONAL SECURITY CENTRE NEXT YEAR
Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Oct-2020
Australian foreign minister Marise Payne said in a statement the Pacific Fusion Centre will host analysts and share information on issues from maritimVANUATU: BEETLE VIRUS RELEASED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Oct-2020
“Another strain of the beetle is currently at large in Solomon Islands for which scientists are searching for another biological control agent,INSPIRATIONAL STORIES (2)
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Oct-2020
Alice, 25, from Small Malaita, Solomon Islands, undertook a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) (CHC33015) course at APPACER PLUS REACTION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Oct-2020
A statement from the Office of the Minister for International Development, Alex Hawke, said the agreement would deliver new and enhanced trade opportuNEW CHANCELLOR FOR SINU
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Oct-2020
The Solomon Islands National University has a new Chancellor; He is one of our renowned Medical experts and academia Sir Dr. Nathan K. Kere. He has acCLIMATE CHANGE AFFECTING THE LIVES OF PEOPLE LIVING IN THE RENNELL ISLAND
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Oct-2020
For over 25 generations, the people on Rennell Island located 209 kilometres South of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands depended on their land, foresNRH STILL IN EMERGHENCY MODE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Oct-2020
The National Referral Hospital (NRH) is still operating in an emergency mode. Medical Superintendent, Dr. John Hue says they have adjusted visiting hoHEALTHY FOOD FOR DISEASE PREVENTION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Oct-2020
PS Frances was speaking during the International World Food Day programme broadcasted live through the national broadcaster (SIBC) and live streamed oWORKSHOP FOR PACIFIC TOURISM OPERATORS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Oct-2020
While the advanced workshops follow the success of the Introductory Digital Tourism initiative, they remain free of charge and are available to the anSI: PM SETS NUMBER OF PASSENGERS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Oct-2020
PRIME Minister (PM) Manasseh Sogavare calls on taxi and bus drivers to limit the number of passengers while providing transport service to the generalAUSTRALIA SAID TO BE GIVING PRIORITY TO REOPENING AIR SERVICES TO THREE REGIONAL COUNTRIES (3)
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Oct-2020
Quoting an article published in the Associated Press yesterday, 14 October 2020AUSTRALIA SAID TO BE GIVING PRIORITY TO REOPENING AIR SERVICES TO THREE REGIONAL COUNTRIES (2)
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Oct-2020
Quoting an article published in the Associated Press yesterday, 14 October 2020AUSTRALIA SAID TO BE GIVING PRIORITY TO REOPENING AIR SERVICES TO THREE REGIONAL COUNTRIES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Oct-2020
CANBERRA, Australia Australia's prime minister said on Thursday his government was giving priority to reopening air services to Japan, SingMEHRD URGES SCHOOLS TO IMPLEMENT SOPS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Oct-2020
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) is urging school administrators to implement their Standard Operating Procedures (SOHENDERSON AIRPORT UPGRADE NEXT MONTH
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Oct-2020
WORK to upgrade the international airport led by the Japanese Government is expected to kick off again towards the end of next month, November 2020.