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 equipSI: 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 aSI: 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 pleaseAPPRECIATING 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 dailySI: 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 GovernmenAUSTRALIA 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 CanadaCONCERNING 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 sEMERGENCY 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 implSI: 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 MedicaSOLOMON 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 polMALAITA 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 bFIJI 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 pSI: 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 eSUSTAINABLE 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 mustSTATEMENT 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 curSOLOMON 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 anOXFORD 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 coun400 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 toolsSI: 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 conducSI: 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 reSI 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 caA 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 OrganisatiPNG 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 rapidlySI: 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 oSI: 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 20SOLOMON 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 restrSI: 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 oSI: 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 allSOLOMON 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 haATTITUDES 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 econoSI: 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 oA 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 varieAUSTRALIA 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 improvSI: 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 finPNG 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 wiA 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 toRESPONSE 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 prograINTEREST 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 thoseSI: 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 resultSI: 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 oSI: 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 tCOVID-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 froSI: PATRIOTISM, UNITY AND PRIDE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Jun-2020
Patriotism should be inculcated during childhood because when children love their home and country, they grow up appreciating their heritage, diversitSI: HEALTH MATTERS IN THE NEWS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Jun-2020
Relief work had been slow, hampered by Covid-19 restrictions and missing the usually overwhelming international humanitarian response - with most counSI: ENVIRONMENTAL AND GREEN TOURISM
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Jun-2020
A couple of years ago, to celebrate World Environment Day, the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) launched a biodiversity project in Georgia, aimedCLIMATE CHANGE THE BIGGEST LONG-TERM THREAT TO HUMANITY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Jun-2020
"We have supported each other in times of need over the past decades, and our development partners have also stepped up to assist us when we needA CALL MADE TO REDEFINE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Jun-2020
It has been said the workshop aims to critically review, update and harmonize the MHMS’s emergency Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and streIMMUNIZATION AND HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Jun-2020
“With COVID-19 mortality rates increasing for those with hypertension – usually defined as blood pressure above 140/90, considered severeSICCI HIGHLIGHTS OPPORTUNITIES FOR RAISING GOVT REVENUE FROM BUSINESSES
Quoting the Solomon Times 04-Jun-2020
”A level playing field’ continues to be a SICCI concern, as it is important that businesses coexist in a spirit of competition all tAUSTRALIAN SUPPORT FOR WFP's HUMANITARIAN AIR SERVICES
Quoting the Solomon Times 04-Jun-2020
“With Australia’s generous contribution, WFP’s humanitarian air service in the Pacific will enable humanitarian organisations, natioSI: TOURISM: VISITOR NUMBERS DOWN.
Quoting the Solomon Times 04-Jun-2020
“The number of tourist arrivals in Solomon Islands fell 48.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2020 due to impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandeSI: HIGH COURT STOPS LOGGING IN MALAITA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Jun-2020
“The decision is a result of the Malaita provincial government’s (MPG) campaign against logging companies following their continued failurMORE FUNDING TO HELP THE COVID-19 THREAT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Jun-2020
The Chair of the IMF mentioned in the press release from his organisation how the travel industry in the Solomon Islands had suffered as consequence oSI: IFC SUPPORTING SI COMPANIES
Quoting the Solomon Times 02-Jun-2020
“IFC surveyed nine Solomon Islands companies from the Waka Mere initiative during April and May to obtain a clear picture of the impacts of COVISI: RIGHTS ISSUES AMIDST COVID-19 MEASURES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Jun-2020
Faced with the threat of COVID -19, it seems to be that if restrictions on assembly and free association had not been imposed, the chances of COVID-19SI: RAPID URBANISATION IMPLICATIONS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Jun-2020
Laura Bruce writing for UNHCR is quoted in a piece first published at Policy Forum, Asia and the Pacific’s platform for public policySI: HIGH POPULATION GROWTH STRAINING MEDICAL SERVICES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Jun-2020
I believe it is fair to say few will disagree that the MOHMS has done good work in responding to the COVID-19 threat and the front line personnel of tCOMPUTER TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Jun-2020
“I also call on the government to provide free internet access (including ISPs to lower profit margins on bandwidth), and to charge
SI: FIRST LOCAL TESTS PROVED NEGATIVE
Quoting the Solomon Star Newspaper. 01-Jun-2020
“With the recently launched COVID-19 testing capabilities, the suspect underwent COVID-19 testing and within just two hours the tests results weSI: YOUNG CONSERVATION CHAMPION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-May-2020
It is has been reported in today’s Solomon Star newspaper that eleven years old Samuel Jason Voda Marsh, a fifth-grader at Honiara InternationalMARAU MINI HOSPITAL FUNCTIONAL AGAIN AFTER RENOVATIONS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-May-2020
Congratulations I believe are in order to the Guadalcanal Provincial government for the extensive renovations to the Marau mini hospital. The faSI: A RETURN OF TOURISTS?
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-May-2020
According to the latest Reuters report, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday a draft blueprint on safely starting travel betwee" PACIFIC BUBBLE"
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-May-2020
"My own view is that the risks can be managed well, especially if we've got countries that have got good testing in place and we know that tSI: FOREIGN AID AND DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-May-2020
Issues captured include some harsh conditions with nurses forced to work with, the extreme lengths rural residents face to access health facilities anFLIGHT FROM SOLOMON ISLANDS ALLOWED IN VANUATU
Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-May-2020
“The Director of Public Health, Len Tarivonda, said the incoming passengers won't be expected to undergo 14 days of quarantine since the SoSI: EMBRACING NEW TECHNOLOGY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-May-2020
There are no long-term advantages from the strict enforcement measures that have necessarily become part of life except to say I am pleased to see theSI: ACCURATE INFORMATION SHARING
Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-May-2020
Without wanting to sound alarmist the better and more accurate information the public have, from proper sources such as the Ministry of Health and MedSI. SUBMISSIONS CALLED FOR ECONOMIC STIMULUS SUPPORT
Quoting the Solomon Times 25-May-2020
“Sogavare said the Government is fully aware of its responsibility to ensure fiscal stability and to counter negative growth within the domesticTHE COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL ACCESS HUB
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-May-2020
Global warming is helping to crippling the economy and hampering progress toward the sustainable development goals in the Solomon Islands and the sameCOULD PEANUTS ADD TO THE SOLOMONS EXPORTS?
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-May-2020
The produce from that garden was sufficient to supply the prisoners with the daily meals and enough produce was left over to sell to the local BP Stor