SI: INCENTIVE MEASURE TO ENCOURAGE KAVA PRODUCTION AND SALES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Jul-2020

“We recognise the importance of kava as an international commodity, we know a number of countries around the globe they are now opening up kava

SI: SFA DONATES A 20 ft MODULAR BUILDING TO THE NRH TO BE USED AS A REHABILITATION WORKSHOP

Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Jul-2020

The acquisition of a replacement building at the NRH to ensure the continuation of prosthetic services  has  been a long-term 

SI: SEAWEED FARMERS WANTING GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

Quoting the Solomon Times 08-Jul-2020

“Seaweed farmers in Choiseul province are hoping the government will support them through the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP).“A number of

HEALTH CARE TRAINING BY AIR

Quoting the Solomon Times 08-Jul-2020

“Pacific governments, together with partners including UNICEF and the Governments of the United States, New Zealand and Japan, launched the Heal

CHRISTIAN CHURCH RELATIONS IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Jul-2020

The Archbishop, the Most Reverend Leonard Dawea, stated during the occasion that he wished the government and the people of the Solomon Islands a happ

UNITY IN DIVERSITY

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 08-Jul-2020

Prime Minister Sogavare says that he is beginning to see complacency and carelessness and calls on citizens to reflect on their own personal responses

HUMAN TRIALS TESTING FOR A COVID-19 VACCINE SPEEDING-UP

Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Jul-2020

Writing in today’s Australian publication ‘Your Life Choices.’ Will Brodie, said human trials of coronavirus vaccines are being acce

3 MONTHS WAITING FOR RELIEF SUPPLIES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Jul-2020

“Meanwhile, the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology, Melchior Mataki, has to

CANCER CONCERN IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting an article in the Solomon Times 05-Jul-2020

According to the WHO Solomon Islands Global Cancer Observatory, 504 people were diagnosed with cancer in 2018. “200 were male while 304 were fe

SI: BETTER EQUIPMENT AND TREATMENT NEEDS FOR THE NRH

Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Jul-2020

In another of Jeremy Gwao’s moving pieces in today’s Solomon Times, he tells the story of a patient who would wish to see the Solomon Isla

CATHOLIC CHURCH IN THE SOLOMONS SAID WILLING TO LOOK AFTER UNWANTED BABIES

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 04-Jul-2020

“The Catholic Church Archbishop Chris Cardone in his response to the Solomon Star Article ‘BRUTAL ACT’ on the 22nd June stated that

SI STIMULUS PACKAGE - NOT A FREE HANDOUT

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 04-Jul-2020

“Therefore, the fiscal response require cash injections or other forms of assistance to support sectors, businesses and households directly affe

SI: MP DONATES S240,000 TO SIX SCHOOLS IN HIS CONSTITUENCY

Quoting the Island Sun newspaper 03-Jul-2020

“The MP for Baegu/Asifola Makario Tagini yesterday donated $240,000 to support six schools in his constituency as part of the free education ini

SINU: ALLEGATIONS LEAD TO STAFF STAY-AWAY

Quoting the Solomon Star 03-Jul-2020

“The Solomon Star newspaper reported they had accused Dr Chand of alleged financial mismanagement and abuse of procurement and recruit

ACCESS TO JUSTICE

Quoting the Solomon Times 03-Jul-2020

“The consultations are supported by the Solomon Islands Access to Justice (A2J) project, funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs

TRAINING ON MONEY MATTERS

Quoting the Solomon Star 02-Jul-2020

“WHILE the Tina River Hydropower Development Project itself is set to create cheaper, more reliable energy for Solomon Islanders, local communit

AWAITING RELIEF SUPPLIES TWO MONTHS AFTER CYCLONE

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 02-Jul-2020

“Most of us, we rely on bananas as our staple food but after the cyclone Harold, all of our food gardens especially the bananas were all swept a

SI: FOOD SHORTAGE AT SECONDARY SCHOOL

Quoting the Solomon Stat 02-Jul-2020

“Ms. Suzie said she has reported the problem to the agriculture department of the Makira Ulawa Provincial Government in Kira Kira which had conf

SUCCESSFUL INITIATIVES OF HUMANITARIAN ORGANISATIONS

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 01-Jul-2020

The first modern credit card was born in the 1950s, and by the late 1970s, the idea of using a similar concept of buying on credit was introduced to t

SI CORAL REEFS REPORTED OVER FISHED

Quoting the Solomon Times 01-Jul-2020

“However, in a recent report on the state of the Solomon Islands coral reefs, published by the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation, there

SI: MINISTRY OF HEALTH THANKS ITS DONORS AND PARTNERS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Jul-2020

“The MHMS continues to remain grateful to its donors and partners for their assistance in the country’s efforts to remain COVID-19 free an

DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR ECONOMIC STIMULUS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Jul-2020

"This is important for this economic stimulus package roll out that all of our people particularly the rural sector which this economic stimulus

SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AND FISHERIES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Jun-2020

“Yet, we must look at the economic and social impacts in Small Island developing States (SIDS), where setbacks are likely to undo years of devel

USAID TO THE PACIFIC REGION

Quoting the Solomon Times 29-Jun-2020

“The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of US$500,000 from the United States Government in support of our respons

SI: CONSIDERING THE NEEDS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Jun-2020

I remain concerned that access to public buildings, offices and shops in Honiara by persons with disabilities needing to use a wheel chair are off lim

SI: FARMING FOR SUSTAINABILITY

Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Jun-2020

The second message which became apparent is the water melon farmers makes a better living from farming vegetable crops and fruit than he ever did work

SI PURSUING INTERNATIONAL INTERESTS AMIDST THE COVID-19 THREAT

Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Jun-2020

 According to the latest Radio New Zealand news bulletin, the New Zealand government believes the Pacific will need significant investment to rec

SI: ADB APPROVES US$20 M FOR SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting the Solomon Times 26-Jun-2020

“The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved USD$20 million to help the Government of Solomon Islands combat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19

NEW SINU COMPLEX COMPLETED AND AWAITING OPENING

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 26-Jun-2020

“The complex is now 98.5% complete but due to the COVID-19 lockdown its engineers from Australia and Fiji could not come to commission the equip

SI: YOUTH INITIATIVE IN WEST KWARA'AE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Jun-2020

According to Mr. Francis Samo. the Malaita provincial government Youth Coordinator, the idea behind the programme is to engage youths across Malaita a

SI: LAUNCH OF ROTAVIRUS VACCINE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Jun-2020

“In his remarks during the launch of the new vaccine, the Chief of UNICEF Solomon Islands Office Dr. Zelalem Taffesse said that UNICEF is please

APPRECIATING THE IMPORTANCE OF HONIARA CENTRAL MARKET

Quoting the Solomon Time 25-Jun-2020

“The Honiara Central Market is the hub of market activities for farmers and resellers. Thousands of Honiara residents frequent the market daily

SI: CJ GIVEN NEW LAW BOOKS BY THE BHC

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 24-Jun-2020

“The books were provided by the British High Commission Honiara, working with the Solomon Islands Justice Programme and the Australian Governmen

AUSTRALIA GIVES SBD$5.7M SUPPORTING SAVE THE CHILDREN

Quoting the Solomon Times 24-Jun-2020

“COVID-19 has disrupted children’s learning around the world this year. That’s why Australia is supporting Save the Children’s

"MODERN DAY HEROES"

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 24-Jun-2020

“Dwivedi in an address to Solomon Islanders in Canada said that despite the global pandemic of COVID-19, Solomon Islands nationals across Canada

CONCERNING RESEARCH ON LIVING STANDARDS INFLUENCED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jun-2020

Government policy makers, including especially those in the Solomon Islands and in the region have been creating social protection systems by way of s

EMERGENCY AID FOR THE TOURISM SECTOR

Quoting the Solomon Times 23-Jun-2020

“The SITIDF funding has been provided by the New Zealand Government and the Australian Government initiative, Strongim Bisnis, will provide impl

SI: A FURTHER APPEAL FOR A REHABILITATION WORKSHOP AT THE NRH

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jun-2020

The SFA procured, bought and shipped 300 metal frame crutches from overseas and they were officially handed over to Dr John Hue the NRH’s Medica

SOLOMON ISLANDS RATIFIES PACER PLUS TRADE AGREEMENT

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jun-2020

“The foreign ministry said the deal would provide tangible benefits, including improved market access, and support for trade development and pol

MALAITA PROVINCE EXPRESSES INTEREST IN CARBON TRADING

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 22-Jun-2020

“Speaking exclusively to Solomon Star Auki in an interview yesterday, Premier Suidani thanked MCC and their local representative Dr.Tagini for b

FIJI PROPOSING A "BULA BUBBLE" TRAVEL IDEA

Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Jun-2020

It is evident from the latest Radio New Zealand news bulletin, that Fiji’s economy has been lowered from stable to negative after the Covid-19 p

SI: PM AGAIN CALLS FOR HONEST, ETHICAL REPORTING

Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Jun-2020

Once again the Prime Minister, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare, has called on individuals using the media to be more responsible and to exercise the required e

SUSTAINABLE TOURISM

Quoting Solomon Times 20-Jun-2020

"As part of post COVID-19 recovery, new foundations for sustainable tourism and fisheries in Asia-Pacific SIDS must be built. These sectors must

STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE HONIARA NATIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL

Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Jun-2020

Dr. Hue also highlighted that the donation is timely since the physio workshop to repair crutches, artificial or prosthetic or artificial limbs is cur

SOLOMON ISLANDS IN THE UN

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jun-2020

As the Solomon Islands is about to celebrate 42 yrs of its independence as a sovereign nation, the Foreign Minister, Hon Jeremiah Manele,  has an

OXFORD UNIVERSITY TRIAL WITH DEXAMETHASONE

Quoting your Life Choices, Australia. 18-Jun-2020

“The Oxford University trial tested a low dose of steroid dexamethasone on 2104 patients for 10 days and compared the results with

CBSI TO IMPROVE CREDIT RATING

Quoting Solomon Times 18-Jun-2020

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has signed an agreement with the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) to improve credit reporting in the coun

400 HOUSEHOLDERS HELPED WITH GARDENING TOOLS AND SEEDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jun-2020

According to a news report filed by Eddie Osifelo in today’s Island Sun newspaper, 400 householders in Honiara will benefit from a set of tools

SI: SCHOOLS REFERRED TO AS POULTRY HOUSES

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 18-Jun-2020

"I've visited many boarding schools in Malaita and I can confirm that their dormitories are like poultry houses which I think are not conduc

SI: A CALL TO MOVE THE BLOCKAGES TO AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND SPEEDIER ECONOMIC PROGRESS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jun-2020

I realized the traffic island, large as it was and then overgrown with weeds, was a contributing factor to the congestion on the main road.  I re

SI GETS SB$23 MILLION FROM JAPAN TO BOOST HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Jun-2020

“I hope this cooperation encourages all health workers who work tireless for people in these difficult conditions and improves the quality of ca

A RETURN TO FARMING AND THE BENEFITS TO BE DERIVED

Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Jun-2020

Writing an opinion piece for Radio New Zealand today, Mereia Volavola, the former Chief Executive of the Pacific Island Private Sector Organisati

PNG TO EXPORT SEA FOOD TO CHINA

Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Jun-2020

“China's ambassador to PNG, Xue Bing, said with two million square kilometres of ocean, PNG was well placed to supply China's rapidly

SI: 300 CRUTCHES GIVEN TO THE NRH

Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Jun-2020

For several years I have been acutely aware that more than 400 to 500 in-patients and former patients of the NRH had to have surgery for the removal o

SI: MANAGING THE POLICE IMAGE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Jun-2020

The allegation of assault levelled against the Central Response Unit (CRU) of the RSIPF, which was published in the Island Sun newspaper on 15 June 20

SOLOMON AIRLINES SUSPENSION OF INTERNATIONAL PASSENGER FLIGHTS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Jun-2020

“However he said the airline would continue to take advice from the government on the necessary precautions regarding international border restr

SI: PUBLIC CONCERNS BEING VOICED OVER FINANCIAL WORRIES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Jun-2020

People need help to ensure they can repay their loans to commercial banks and also individual families have financial problems especially in respect o

SI: A SERIOUS ALEGATION OF POLICE ILL-DISCIPLINE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Jun-2020

“I seek to encourage the members of the police service to always be alert and observant, but good humoured, discreet but friendly and, above all

SOLOMON ISLANDS SEEKS INCLUSION IN A POTENTIAL TRAVEL BUBBLE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Jun-2020

COVID-19 free Solomon Islands is looking towards New Zealand and Australian Governments for inclusion in a ‘South Pacific travel bubble.’

4th USP CAMPUS FOR SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Jun-2020

“This was relayed by USP Vice-Chancellor Pal Ahluwalia while marking the country's 42nd anniversary of independence at the university'

SI HEARING AIDS FOR THE DEAF COMMUNITY

Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Jun-2020

Brother George said at the time there was no doubt there were thousands of deaf Solomon Islanders, particularly in remote parts of the country, who ha

ATTITUDES TO HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IN THE NEW NORMAL

Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Jun-2020

“Please join us in adapting to a new way of living, working and interacting. The more each of us does our part, the more we can bring back econo

SI: A SUGGESTED YOUTH INITIATIVE AWARD

Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Jun-2020

I wrote recently about eleven years old Samuel Jason Voda Marsh, a fifth-grader at Honiara International School (Woodford) who joined o

A BALANCED IMMUNE SYSTEM

Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Jun-2020

A blood test is often used to find out what the person's immunization is, but when the immune system weakens, our body also starts giving a varie

AUSTRALIA FUNDING FIVE PROJECTS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Jun-2020

.The DAP is a small grants scheme, managed by the Australian High Commission, which works directly with communities and funds projects aimed at improv

SI: A NEW TILAPIA BREEDING AND RESEARCH CENTRE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Jun-2020

The facility, when fully finished, will be provide training to all tilapia farmers around Solomon Islands, and at the same time distribute tilapia fin

PNG SECURES A MAJOR LOAN FROM THE IMF

Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Jun-2020

“Coming as PNG's economy feels the pinch from the Covid-19 pandemic, the loan was secured on terms of a zero interest rate over 10 years wi

A SUGGESTED B2B PORTAL FOR THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Jun-2020

I have been giving much thought how I might help the Solomon Islands and especially since the advent of COVID-19 on the world stage has contributed to

RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE LACKING IN RELATION TO TACKLING COVID-19

Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Jun-2020

I have been reading an article written by Kim DeRidder, the Regional Director for Environmental Programs at the Asia Foundation, where he leads progra

INTEREST IN A PACIFIC TRAVEL BUBBLE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Jun-2020

"For those Pacific Islands that have eliminated Covid - basically most never had it - I can see no problem with quarantine free travel with those

SI: NO EXAM FEES THIS YEAR

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 09-Jun-2020

“Principal Examination Officer of the National Education Assessment Division (NEAD), Martin Ruhasia said the initiative was approved as a result

SI: IS MALAITA MOVING TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION?

Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Jun-2020

He claimed the MARA government will not only encourage people to pursue sustainable harvesting of resources, but to plant more trees and concentrate o

SI: LAUNCH OF THE NEW DBSI

Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Jun-2020

The Government now expects the DBSI to offer and provide sustainable financial services to all Solomon Islanders in particular in the development of t

COVID-19 REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED IN NEW ZEALAND

Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Jun-2020

"Today, 75 days later, we are ready," Ardern told a news conference, announcing the government would drop social distancing restrictions fro

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