Demonstrating 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 had

Health 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 potent

Australian 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 blow

Women 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 occas

North 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 w

Integrated 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 consideration

Disturbing 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, ins

Skills 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 busine

Advice 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 w

Advice 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 w

Orientation 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 Fiji

Good 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 t

Australia 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 Commi

Witnessing 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 an

Digital 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 S

Surge 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 w

Damaged 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, say

International 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 can

10-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 Investmen

Diabetes 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 tod

SOLAIR 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 2

SI: 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 sign

SI: 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 familie

STATE 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 familie

INSPIRATIONAL 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 Labo

REGIONAL 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 maritim

VANUATU: 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 AP

PACER 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 opportu

NEW 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 ac

CLIMATE 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, fores

NRH 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 ho

HEALTHY 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 o

WORKSHOP 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 an

SI: 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 general

AUSTRALIA 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 2020

AUSTRALIA 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 2020

AUSTRALIA 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, Sing

MEHRD 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 (SO

HENDERSON 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.

SPOTLIGHT INITIATIVE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Oct-2020

The United Nations and the European Union (EU) has launched a multi-year partnership - the Spotlight Initiative Regional Pacific Programme focused on

A DEMAND FOR COMPOST

Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Oct-2020

With the confirmed case of COVID-19 in the country the demand for compost has increased as residents in Honiara turn to backyard gardening.

SI PM THANKS THE FIJIAN COMMUNITY

Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Oct-2020

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has expressed his sincere gratitude to the Fijian community for their service and contributions to the Solomon Island

SI: BOAT BUILDING AT MAROVA

Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Oct-2020

MAROVO Constituency in Western Province is slowly but surely moving despite the pandemic to provide service to its people as it eyes the manufacturing

SI: SEAWEED AND HONEY FARMERS GETTING SUPPORT FROM ESP PACKAGE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Oct-2020

Seaweed and honey farmers are scheduled to receive support from the economic stimulus package (ESP) this week.

NEW CLASSROOM FOR BAROO KINDLY

Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Oct-2020

THE Makira Ulawa Provincial Government Minister of Education and Human Resources, Mr. Henry Rata has handed over a new classroom block to the Baroo Ki

NEW CLASS ROOM FOR BAROO KINDY

Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Oct-2020

THE Makira Ulawa Provincial Government Minister of Education and Human Resources, Mr. Henry Rata has handed over a new classroom block to the Baroo Ki

WORKING TOWARDS UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVER IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Oct-2020

TheMinister of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) Honourable Dr. Culwick Togamana endorsed the Vaccine Preventable Diseases Regional Framework for Imp

TURNING CRISIS INTO OPPORTUNITY

Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Oct-2020

I first went to Singapore in late 1959 when the troopship I was travelling on stopped there briefly en route to Hong Kong where I was posted as a youn

SI: YOUTH ENTREPRENEURS AND THEIR KEY ROLE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Oct-2020

Solomon Islands youth entrepreneurs have a key role to play in tackling corruption and building business integrity as the country strengthens its econ

SI: ESP NEW APPROVALS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Oct-2020

The Governments Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) oversight committee has approved the next batch of applications and recipients will be contacted accor

WELFARE NEEDS OF PATIENTS ATTENDING THE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL IN GUADALCANAL

Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Oct-2020

The Good Samaritan Hospital is about 30km away from Honiara. It serves the people of North, North-East, East-Central and Central Guadalcanal.

PATIENT WELFARE NEEDS AT THE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL IN GUADALCANAL

Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Oct-2020

The Good Samaritan Hospital is about 30km away from Honiara. It serves the people of North, North-East, East-Central and Central Guadalcanal.

THE DAY OF THE GIRL EVENT IN HONIARA

Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Oct-2020

The IDG is an annual event that is being celebrated in Honiara today at the Auditorium, National Museum. This year's key primary messaging for ID

SI: ESP NEW APPROVALS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Oct-2020

The Government’s Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) oversight committee has approved the next batch of applications and recipients will be contacted ac

SI: YOUTH ENTREPRENEURS AND THEIR KEY ROLE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Oct-2020

olomon Islands youth entrepreneurs have a key role to play in tackling corruption and building business integrity as the country strengthens its econo

SI: IMPORTANT WORDS GIVING MEANING TO NATIONAL UNITY

Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Oct-2020

“Rather, they enrich and bless our country and are the foundation and essence of our unity. Our diversities should be harnessed, celebrated and

NEED FOR SOLOMON ISLANDERS TO TAKE PART IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Oct-2020

Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare, MP says there is a need for Solomon Islanders to participate actively in economic development activities.

CBSI DONATION TO A MALAITA SECONDARY SCHOOL

Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Oct-2020

Deputy Governor Raynold Moveni made a special visit to the school on Tuesday 29th September while on tour with the CBSI- NFIU team, where he presented

MALAITA TO BENEFIT FROM A USAID PLEDGE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Oct-2020

The United States considers the Pacific Islands to be important partners in fostering a free and open Indo-Pacific region, and we greatly value our hi

BOATING TRAGEDY REPORT RELEASED

Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Oct-2020

MINISTER for Infrastructure Development (MID) and Deputy Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga has finally released the much-awaited report into the tragic

AUSTRALIAN AID FUNDING TO THE PACIFIC

Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Oct-2020

“Australia's aid funding to the Pacific has increased slightly for this year, with new, separate funding for Covid-19 response in the Pacif

PAPUA NEW GUINEA LIFTS PORT MORSEBY CURFEW AND OPENS ITS BORDERS TO TRAVEL FROM FOUR MORE COUNTRIES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Oct-2020

“Pandemic response controller, David Manning, said international flights are now open to Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan and Solomon Islands which a

KAVA NOW OFFICIALLY RECOGNISED AS A BEVERAGE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Oct-2020

In September, the Codex Alimentarius Commission approved the new standard for kava products – simply put, it is now a beverage when mixed with w

COVID-19 CASES IN PNG BRING ADDED RESTRICTIONS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Oct-2020

"All passengers on domestic flights need to prove they are not infected, while provincial authorities can demand testing, and to quarantine trave

COVID19 SITUATION UNDER CONTROL

Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Oct-2020

In his weekly address today Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says that despite the positive status of one of the students the situation is under contr

SIG TAKES PROMPT ACTION ACTIVATING PROTOCOLS AND STANDING OPERATION PROCEDURES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Oct-2020

PRIME Minister (PM) Manasseh Sogavare says the declaration of the first positive COVID-19 case in Solomon Islands has now activated all protocols and

SI: FIRST CASE OF COVID-19 RECORDED

Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Oct-2020

When announcing the case, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said the preparedness and response measures the government had worked on implementing over

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