SI PLANS MADE FOR MORE QUARANTINE STATIONS
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 18-Aug-2020
“Speaking at the weekly talk-back show on Sunday, Secretary to Prime Minister (SPM) Dr. Jimmy Rogers said this has already been confirmed by theSI: STRICT CONTROL ON BORDER
Quoting the Solomon Times Online 18-Aug-2020
“Speaking during his nation-wide address, the Prime Minister said the increase number of cases in neighbouring Papua New Guinea and the one posiPLANNED REPATRIATION FLIGHT CANCELLED
Quoting the Solomon Times Online 17-Aug-2020
“The repatriation flight scheduled for 16th August 2020 has been cancelled.Chair of the COVID-19 Oversight Committee, Mr James Remobatu issued tVANUATU GRASSROOTS MOVEMENT LAUNCH A BUSINESS PLAN
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Aug-2020
“The association's President, Thierry Isiah, said after 40 years of the Independence, it was now time for grassroots people to come up withBOUGAINVILLE EXTENDS COVID-19 EMERGENCY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Aug-2020
“The state of emergency was to finish yesterday but cabinet ministers agreed to extend it for another 21 days, which will take it beyond the endDEPUTY PM GIVES ASSURANCES OF SUPPORT FOR MALAITA
Quoting the Solomon Times Online 15-Aug-2020
“Speaking during the Malaita province second appointed day today in Auki, Maelanga said the National Government through the Ministry of ProvinciRE-EMERGENCE OF COVID 19 CASES IN NZ SEES THE COOK ISLANDS CLOSE ITS BORDERS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Aug-2020
“Cook Islands News reports the ministry of foreign affairs and immigration saying preventing Covid-19 from entering the county was a top prioritSI: $156.4 MILLION APPROVED AND ALLOCATED TO MINISTRIES FOR COVID-19 PREPAREDNESS
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 14-Aug-2020
“A total sum of $156.4 million was approved and re-allocated to ministries responsible for implementing the Solomon Islands Government’s (MASI CONCERN OVER WORKERS RIGHTS
Quoting the Solomon Times Online 14-Aug-2020
“The Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) is concerned about the rising dismissal of workers in the media industry. “While the impaPNG ALLOWS CHINESE CONSTRUCTION WORKERS BACK INTO THE COUNTRY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Aug-2020
“The controller of the National Pandemic Response David Manning said those returning included construction managers and employees of major ChineSI: PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF COVID-19
Quoting the Solomon Times Online 14-Aug-2020
“The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) is delighted this week to have supported the initiatives of People with Disabilities SolomonSI: LOCAL ACADEMIC JOINS SINU AS A VISITING PROFESSSOR
Quoting the Solomon Times Online 13-Aug-2020
“Our very own and a renowned academic and SI appointed Ambassador to the United Nations Dr. Transform Aqorau joins the Solomon Islands NationalSI: A NATIONAL YOUTH VOLUNTEER SCHEME BEING MOOTED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Aug-2020
“This will involve putting in place the legal and policy structure under which this concept will be developed and where all our youths that haveWHO SUPPORTS KILU'UFI HOSPITAL
Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Aug-2020
The Chairman of Malaita’s Provincial Health Emergency Operation Centre, Dr Henry Kako, has told reporters that the WHO has pledged the support oSOLOMON ISLANDS ECONOMY HARD HIT
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 13-Aug-2020
“This was highlighted by the Minister of Finance and Treasury Harry Kuma during the second recording of the 2020 Supplementary Appropriation BilSI: DEVELOPMENT MUST ACCOMMODATE THE NEEDS OF THE YOUTH
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Aug-2020
Using the occasion of the recent 2020 international youth day celebrations, held at the Honiara St Barnabas Cathedral, the Prime Minister, Hon. ManassSIG REPORTED TO BE PLANNING TO REPATRIATE STUDENTS
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 12-Aug-2020
“MINISTRY of Education and Human Resources Development’s (MEHRD) Deputy Permanent Secretary James Bosamata has confirmed that Cabinet hadBORDER SECURITY PATROLS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Aug-2020
“The Team's Inspector Kerry Sireheti said that for months people had been adhering to the border closure under public emergency provisionsWORK ON SIG'S ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE CONTINUING
Quoting the Solomon Times Online 12-Aug-2020
“Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare in his weekly statement says the committee has confirmed that the process will expect to continue till SeptembSI: CHINA PLANNING TO DEVELOP ALL PROVINCES
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 12-Aug-2020
“THE Chinese government plans to develop all the provinces by establishing a sister relationship with each province with a number of provinces iBOOK INTRODUCED FOR COCOA FARMERS
Quoting the Solomon Times Online 11-Aug-2020
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) and the Australian High Commission lauA SLOW RATE OF RECOVERY FORECAST FOR PACIFIC STATES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Aug-2020
Writing today in the Guardian newspaper, Sheldon Chanel, based in Suva, commented that Dame Meg Taylor, secretary general of the Pacific Islands ForumUN ANNOUNCES A VIRTUAL CONCERT
Quoting the Solomon Times Online 11-Aug-2020
“The United Nations has announced Pacific Unite: Saving Lives Together, a first-of-its-kind televised and digitally streamed concert that will cBORDER PROTECTION NEEDS GREATER COOPERATION
Quoting the Solomon Times Online 11-Aug-2020
“Speaking during his nation-wide address, the Prime Minister said the first reported case in Bougainville calls for a stronger collaboration betSI: INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS PROGRESSING SLOWLY
Quoting the Solomon Times Online 11-Aug-2020
“He said the donor-supported projects included the Sustainable Transport Infrastructure Investment Projects, Transport Sector Project Design FacSI: RECEIPT OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Aug-2020
“The personal protective equipment and other medical supplies were financed by the Asian Development Bank and procured by the United Nations ChiSI: IMPRESSIVE SUCCESS OF SUP SUP GARDENING PROJECT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Aug-2020
In June this year, the Australian Government (DFAT) in partnership with UNDP funded the Organic Backyard Gardening (sup-sup garden) project that the MTHE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF COVID-19 SAID TO BE DEVASTATING FOR THE PACIFIC REGION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Aug-2020
The Pacific Islands Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) is scheduled to take place next week, virtually, and it is expected to center on mapping oSUPPORT FOR JOURNALIST
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Aug-2020
“A crowd funding page has been launched to support the former editor of the Solomon Star newspaper, Ofani Eremae, who was dismissed without notiBOUGAINVILLE HAS A CONFIRMED CASE OF COVID 19
Quoting the Solomon Times Online 08-Aug-2020
“The positive COVID-19 case in Bougainville is a 22-year-old student who travelled from Port Moresby to Bougainville recently. More details of tAUSTRALIAN HIGH COMMISSIONER MAKES COURTESY CALL ON THE SI PRIME MINISTER
Quoting the Solomon Times Online 07-Aug-2020
“The two leaders openly deliberated on issues of common interest to the two countries while touching on areas that the two countries will collabSI PROVINCES SAID TO HAVE HAD A "TOUGH PAST"
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Aug-2020
Speaking about the Provincial Government system this week, the Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare, acknowledged that it had not been an easy journey foGP WOMEN CASSAVA AND POTATO FARMERS TO BENEFIT FROM A NEW PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Aug-2020
It has been reported that 44 cassava out-growers signed a partnership agreement with the Solomon Islands government, through the Ministry of AgricultuTALKS ON CONDITIONS NECESSARY FOR THE REOPENING OF ENTRY POINTS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Aug-2020
“The virtual roundtable is being convened by the United Nations and the Asian Development Bank with representatives from Solomon Islands, KiribaGP PREMIER CALLS FOR BETTER HEALTH AND PRIMARY CARE IN HIS PROVINCE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Aug-2020
According to a story filed by Mavis Nishimura Podokolo, writing in today’s Island Sun, Guadalcanal province needs improvement in its primary heaSI: CHALLENGES FACED BY COMMUNITIES WITHOUT A PROPER MEDICAL CLINIC
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Aug-2020
Jeremy Gwao, the local journalist with a heart for his people, writes in the Solomon Times Online today about Nester from Simbo in the Western provincPNG AND AUSTRALIA SIGN A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIC AND ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Aug-2020
The Leaders of Papua New Guinea and Australia have signed a Comprehensive Strategic and Economic Partnership. The two Prime Ministers signed the agreeSI RECEIVES MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND FUNDING TO BOOST THE FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Aug-2020
The Solomon Times Online newspaper published details today of much needed medical supplies and funding to further aid the Solomon Islands strengthen iSTAND UNITED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Aug-2020
Solomon Islands remains free of Covid-19 but remains vulnerable to the pandemic which, this week, saw a rise in coronavirus cases in neighbouring PapuSI: BIG DROP IN FINANCE
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 04-Aug-2020
“THE Solomon Islands Government (SIG) is experiencing a cash flow problem and a big drop in finance collection due to the current COVID-19 pandeSI: PLANNED CHINA FLIGHT EXPLAINED
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 04-Aug-2020
“He further explained that although China was the first country to contract the virus, it has since managed to keep its numbers down compared toSI: NO TIME FOR PETTY POLITICS
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 04-Aug-2020
Speaking during his weekly nation-wide address over the national broadcaster yesterday he said; “I would like to encourage my fellow colleaguesMORE COVID-19 CASES REPORTED IN PNG
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Aug-2020
“The Pandemic Response Controller, David Manning, announced 38 new cases during the weekend in the capital Port Moresby where the vast majoritySI: BLOOD SHORTAGE ISSUE
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 03-Aug-2020
”National Referral Hospital (NRH) Medical Superintendant and Chief Executive Officer (acting) Dr. John Hue has clarified the blood shortage issuSI: A ROUND UP OF LOCAL NEWS STORIES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Aug-2020
Undoubtedly, when looking at the news stories of the past week or so, and posted on my website www.solomonislandsinfocus.com. the most significant andMP CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO STEP UP EFFORTS AGAINST COVID-19
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 02-Aug-2020
“MEMBER of Parliament (MP) for East Honiara says the government must step up efforts to fight against the deadly virus, support health facilitieSICCI CHAIRMAN ON PREPARING THE ECONOMY FOR POST COVID-19
Quoting Solomon Times Online 02-Aug-2020
“Instead of treating COVID-19 as a stand-alone crisis, it should also be a wake-up call for Solomon Islands as a country to rethink on how we waCLAIMED NON INCLUSION IN BUDGET FOR CLIMATE CHANGE
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 02-Aug-2020
“OPPOSITION Leader Mathew Wale says it is disappointing to note that the government of the day has forgotten climate change as one of the prioriTELECONFERENCING ON THE WESTERN BORDER
Quoting Solomon Times Online 02-Aug-2020
“Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has acknowledged work done in setting up the teleconferencing facility at the western border. “The PrimeGARDENS FOR FOOD SECURITY
Quoting the Island Sun newspape 01-Aug-2020
“Speaking in Parliament during the motion to extend the State of Public Emergency to four months on Wednesday, Filualea said what this health paCONCERN OVER SALE OF ALIENATED LAND BY FOREIGN INVESTORS
Quoting the Solomon Times Online 01-Aug-2020
“The Prime Minister acknowledged sentiments raised by the Premier of Guadalcanal province, for the Government to live up to its obligations undeFORM 6 STUDENTS REMANDED IN CUSTODY
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 01-Aug-2020
“TWO young men have been charged and remanded in custody this week following the death of a man at the Botanical Garden hilltop, West Honiara laSI: FOUND SAFE AFTER 3 WEEKS ADRIFT AT SEA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Aug-2020
“An earlier search effort which included police and health officials from Lata as well as a New Zealand Defence Force Orion aircraft and a helicMASSIVE COCAIN SEIZURE IN PNG
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Aug-2020
“PNG police commissioner David Manning addressed media last night saying the 750 kilograms of cocaine were to be transported aboard a plane whicS10 MILLION COVID-19 ALLOWANCE PACKAGE TO LOCAL STUDENTS STUDYING OVERSEAS
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 31-Jul-2020
“This was revealed by the Minister of Education and Human Resources Development (MERHD) Lanelle Tanangada in parliament on Wednesday when contriLOCAL COMPANY DONATES PPE
Quoting Solomon Times Online 31-Jul-2020
“Tongs Corporation has donated Protective Personal Equipment’s (PPE’s) to help protect front line workers at the Camp Management SecNEW JAPANESE AMBASSADOR TO THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Solomon Times Online 31-Jul-2020
“Japanese New Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Mr. Morimoto Yasuhiro has presented his Letter ofSI: DRUG FIND ON YACHT
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 31-Jul-2020
“SWABS collected from items seized from inside Mo Chuisle – the yacht that illegally entered Solomon Islands last month- have tested positSI: 1342 PEOPLE TESTED FOR COVID-19
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 30-Jul-2020
“Mua told the parliament when contributing to the debate on the motion to approve the State of Public Emergency (SoPE) moved by the Prime MinistAUSTRALIA GIFTS TWO MORE SPEED BOATS TO HELP WITH BORDER PATROLS AND PROTECTION
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 30-Jul-2020
“Two more speedboats will be donated to Solomon Islands police by Australia next month as the country further tightens security along its maritiSI: STATE OF PUBLIC EMERGENCY EXTENDED
Quoting Solomon Times Online 30-Jul-2020
“MPs spoke of the need to be vigilant and not be complacent. The border between Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea (PNG) was raised by many asMORE HEALTH TEAMS FOR PNG
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Jul-2020
“So far only around ten thousand people have been tested for covid-19 in the country but officials have ramped up the testing process significanSI: ADDED VIGILANCE AMIDST THE COVID 19 THREAT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Jul-2020
The Prime Minister had spoken about the need for vigilance and had said there was no room for complacency given the coronavirus threat, espec
SI: DIGETAL MARKET PLACE PROJECT
Quoting the Solomon Times Online 29-Jul-2020
“The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) along with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Capital DevelopmenSI: CALL FOR CHANGES TO CDF LAW
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 29-Jul-2020
“PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare says his government, through the Ministry of Finance and Treasury is currently working on amending the ConstitBOUGAINVILLE TIGHTENS COVID-19 RULES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Jul-2020
“For months Bougainville has had tight restrictions on flights and ships coming into the autonomous region, while there had been limits on the mCALL FOR SPENDING DISCIPLINE
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 29-Jul-2020
“THE Minister for Finance and Treasury (MoFT) Harry Kuma says the government had released a total sum of $156 million savings to fund and implemSI OPPOSITION LEADER CALLS FOR LEGISLATION TO DEAL WITH COVID-19
Quoting Solomon Times Online 29-Jul-2020
“Leader of the Opposition Mathew Wale says the government needs to seriously explore and put in place legislations designed specifically for theFIJI's BLUE LANE INITIATIVE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Jul-2020
“Fiji's Tourism Minister Faiyaz Koya claims nearly $US20,000 has been injected into the local economy by the first yacht received under theSI THE WELFARE NEEDS OF MARKET VENDORS IN HONIARA NEEDS ATTENTION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Jul-2020
The umbrella’s could be given out my the Market Authority on a daily basis, or given to the vendors free and their initial acquisition and purchSI: THE GROWING IMPORTANCE OF THE INFORMAL AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Jul-2020
In the Solomon Islands several communities have realized the value of working in the informal sector and started to grow crops bring economic benefitsSI: COVID-19 CAMPAIGN SHOULD NOT IMPEDE DEALING WITH NCD CASES OF PREVENT IMMUNIZATION SERVICES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Jul-2020
According to Mavis Podokolo writing in today’s Island Sun newspaper, Dr. Yogesh Choudri, the Technical Advisor to the World Health OrganisationA 3 DAY CLEAN UP AT THE NRH
Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Jul-2020
“The Chairman of Anti-Microbial Stewardship Committee, Dr Alex Munamua explained the work done involved thorough dusting and scrubbing of windowAIR BRIDGE DELAYED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Jul-2020
“The New Zealand Cabinet was understood to be discussing plans today for the first relaxation of the borders of New Zealand and Cook Islands, ex