SI: MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS AND GOVERNMENT POLICY ON MENTAL HEALTH
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-May-2020
Is there still a long way to go before mental health services are available, affordable and accessible to the whole population, including people livinSB: ONLINE EDUCATION FOR SCHOOLS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-May-2020
Some educational institutions have started online courses, and some education technology startups are temporarily offering free classes to help overcoPNG GOVERNMENT TO BUILD HOSPITALS IN PROVINCES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-May-2020
"We are a country of huge diversity and the government has a new generation of leaders who want to grow the provinces and I urge you all to thinkSI: ALLEGATIONS RAISED OVER PATIENT CARE AT THE NRH
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-May-2020
In normal times the NRH is over-burdened in dealing with patients suffering from Non Communicable Diseases but with the current situation in the countA TRANS- TASMAN "TRAVEL BUBBLE" POST COVID-19
Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-May-2020
In May this year, I became aware that politicians in New Zealand and Australia began discussing the possibility of opening up borders to each other, cEAR SCIENCE INSTITUTE IN AUSTRALIA WILLING TO HELP THE DEAF COMMUNITY IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-May-2020
The connection with the Lions Club is interesting for it should be recalled that Lions Clubs, through a similar appeal for eye glasses, resulted in LiAUSTRALIA REDIRECTS $US65m TO PACIFIC
Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-May-2020
“The halt in tourism caused by border closures, cuts to remittances and seasonal worker programmes and other effects of Covid-19 have been devasUK's CORONAVIRUS TRIALS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-May-2020
“The (UK) Government would ensure to make the vaccine available to developing countries at the lowest possible cost.” (Alok Sharma,SI: SECONDARY EDUCATION NEEDS TO BE MORE ACCESSIBLE BY CHILDREN OF POOR BACKGROUNDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-May-2020
Solomon Island’s Fee Free Basic Education policy, as I understand it, does not cover senior secondary levels and I guess it is at this level ofSI: PARENTS WILL REALLY STRUGGLE TO PAY SCHOOL FEES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-May-2020
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has already caused much anguish and losses across the world with deaths, job losses, forced closure of businesses,A QUESTION ALL ARE ASKING
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-May-2020
As we organise our daily lives to work alongside the “new normal” that has been imposed on us by the spate of stringent, but necessary regTHE NEW NORMAL POST COVID 19
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-May-2020
As the country considers COVID-19 priorities and prevention measure, the government must do more to encourage a healthy life style change &am
SOLOMONS IMPOSES MORE TRAVEL BANS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-May-2020
“The government said passengers from such countries would have their recent travel history and health condition checked upon arriva
PNG's WESTERN PROVINCE SEES SPIKE IN COVID-19 CASES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-May-2020
“The Office of the National Pandemic Response Controller said the mine brought significant foreign exchange into the country and it
SI: FRST COMMUNITY MARINE PARK
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-May-2020
For all those with a keen interest in conservation and biodiversity the news relayed in today’s Solomon Star newspaper is welcome i
VANUATU: TESTING FOR COVID -19
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-May-2020
“The Director of Public Health, Doctor Len Tarivonda, said that until now Vanuatu had been sending blood samples to Australia for testing, whichSI: FUNDING FOR HATCHERY
Quoting Solomon Star Newspaper 15-May-2020
“The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has signed another exciting project worth SBD2.4million dollars with Food Works Supplies Ltd for hatcSI: A CALL FOR A REFOCUS ON DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-May-2020
Speaking at the launch of the CBSI 2019 Annual Report this week, Dr.Luke Forau, the Central Bank Governor said there needed to be a refocus in the couSI: 95% RISE IN NCD CASES THIS YEAR
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-May-2020
The Solomon Islands remains free from coronavirus so far, and thankfully so, but one needs to be mindful that Non-communicable Disease (NCD) is also dAUSTRALIA PLEDGES US$15 MILLION TO VANUATU
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-May-2020
“Vanuatu's Prime Minister Bob Loughman confirmed the assistance from his country's closest donor partner after a meeting with AustraliSI: CONSIDERATION BEING GIVEN TO BORDER RE-OPENING
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-May-2020
“Prime minister Manasseh Sogavare said it would be conditional on the country's Covid-19 testing facilities being at full capacity.“MVITAMIN D DEFICIENCY AND THE REPORTED LINK TO COVID-19 DEATHS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-May-2020
“The researchers noted that patients from countries with high COVID-19 mortality rates, such as Italy, Spain and the UK, had lower levels of vitSI: RESURGENCE OF VEGETABLE FARMING
Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-May-2020
I recall, too, in the same year Lionel Maeliu, a well-known organic farmer in Central Kwara'ae, Malaita Province saying he believed the highlandsSI: SUSTAINABLE TOURISM POST COVID-19
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-May-2020
“Both valleys are covered with secondary forests and dominated with a grassland area that stretches from the western end of the village to the fSI: IMPACT ON THE SOLOMON ISLANDS IN DEALING WITH THE THREAT OF COVID 19
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-May-2020
In respect of tourism and the tourism losses to-date, Chris Cocker the head of South Pacific Tourism has said the future of tourism in the 'blue&Si: PARTNER AID IN THE COVID-19 AGE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-May-2020
It has been reported in Australia that should coronvirus penetrate Solomon Island’s borders, then Australia should not hesitate to consider sendPARTNER AID FOR SOLOMON ISLANDS HEALTH SERVICES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-May-2020
Specifically in relation to health matters and health services, Minister Mua said, “Improving the laboratory and other health services is quiteWOOD CARVINGS NEEDING REPLACEMENT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-May-2020
I have attached photos of the two carvings and would very much like to hear from the wood carver who sold the objects in the hope they could be duplicSI: THE ROLE OF THE MEDIA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-May-2020
The Vice-President of the Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) Douglas Marau last week reminded journalists to continue to promote national uniSI: NRH's MATERNITY WARD GETTING AN UPLIFT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-May-2020
Pan Oceanic Bank (POB) recently donated the sum of $100.000 to the National Referral Hospital for the upgrading and refurbishment of the hospital&rsquSI: HYDROPONIC FARMING FOR EXPORTS AND LOCAL JOBS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-May-2020
Singapore has formal diplomatic relations with the Solomon Islands and I feel confident the Singapore Government could, if requested, assist the SolomCBSI CREATING AN EXPORT CREDIT FACILITY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-May-2020
“Some of the standout features of the stimulus package included a five-year tax holiday for tourism operators in the country, loan holidays andSI: LIKELY TO HAVE A - 4.9 GDP SHORTAGE IN 2020
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-May-2020
At home, Prime Minister Sogavare has already said preliminary predictions from the Central Bank of the Solomon Islands (CBSI) and the Ministry of FinaSI AUSTRALIA GIVES SBD$71 MILLION
Quoting the Solomon Times on Line 07-May-2020
“Today, Australian High Commissioner Dr Lachlan Strahan signed the funding agreement with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, tSI: FOOD SECURITY COULD BE HELPED WITH HOME BASED HYDROPONIC FARMING METHODS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-May-2020
To make your own hydroponic fertilizer, acquire some standard water-soluble fertilizer (perhaps
BOARD OF MARINE INQUIRY COMPLETED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-May-2020
“The inquiry investigated the maritime safety issues surrounding the voyage of the MV Taimareho on 2 April during which 27 people l
SI: STIMULUS PACKAGE EXPLAINED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-May-2020
“The Prime Minister explained the Immediate Measures 2 component proposes equity injection into government-owned or partly owned co
SI: REDUCING LEG AMPUTATIONS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-May-2020
We know there are several hundred former patients of the National Referral Hospital, some say more than 400 that have had a leg surgically re
SI READY FOR TESTING
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 05-May-2020
“This assurance was echoed by the Secretary to Prime Minister Doctor Jimmy Rogers during a talkback show over the national broadcas
SI: ABD$124 FOR IMMEDIATE RECOVERY MEASURES
Quoting from the Solomon Star newspaper today 05-May-2020
“It is also worth noting that a formal framework towards the implementation of these measures is being finalized and will be submit
ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE OUTLINED
Quoting the Solomon Times on Line 04-May-2020
“Speaking at the ceremony, Prime Minister Sogavare said the Economic Stimulus Package is a demonstration of the Government&rsqu
LIFE SKILLS TRAINING INITIATIVE
Quoting the Solomon Times on Line 04-May-2020
Commonwealth of Learning is an intergovernmental organization created by the Commonwealth Heads of Government. It was established to promote
SI: NO PPE LEADS TO A THREATENED STRIKE.
Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-May-2020
.”The Solomon Star newspaper reported the Malaita provincial health director, Henry Kako, sa
SI: AIRPORT UPGRADE ON HOLD
Quoting Solomon Star newspaper 04-May-2020
“The multi-million dollar Japanese funded Honiara airport upgrade is now in limbo and is currently bei
SI: SBD 8.7 MILLION FOR FOOD RELIEF
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 03-May-2020
“He added that non-food items have been distributed already to affected communities in Peri-urban Honiara and Guadalcanal Province
MALAITA CARE CENTRE CLOSES
Quoting the Solomon Times on Line 02-May-2020
“There is a women’s resource center in Auki but it is only for women who are victims of domestic violence. But women can
SI: PROVIDING FOR SAFETY AT SEA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-May-2020
The Solomon Star newspaper today featured a story about how travelling between the islands in the Central Province has become conve
COASTWATCHERS OF SOLOMON ISLANDS AND NEW ZEALAND DURING WW11
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-May-2020
The author also tells in his book of the pivotal role that ordinary Solomon Islanders, farmers, fishermen amongst them, like the legendary Si
HUMANITARIAN RELIEF SUPPLIES HANDED OUT IN GUADALCANAL
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-May-2020
Through the USAID funding, World Vision Solomon Islands was able to further assess, procure and provide critical household relief items to th
SI: OPPOSITION LEADER CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO WAIVE SCHOOL FEES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Apr-2020
The leader of the opposition in Solomon Islands is calling on the government to waive school fees and broaden considerations for its proposed
SB: A PROMISE TO UPGRADE ALL PROVINCIAL HEALTH CENTRES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Apr-2020
It has been reported today, Thursday, that during a recent press conference held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & External Trade
SI: SPECULATION OF A GRANT FOR CASSAVA AND TARO FARMERS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Apr-2020
The EIF national Implementation Unit (NIU based at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET) is responsible for the implemen
SI: SOURCING FREE HEARING AIDS FOR THOSE WITH HEARING LOSS IN THE SI
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Apr-2020
Up until this week I had not had any success despite raising my appeal for help with several organizations in the United States known to give
SI: NEW ZEALAND SUPPORT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Apr-2020
“The New Zealand Government through its embassy in Honiara has delivered NZ$3m (SBD$15m) to the country to
CHINESE GOVERNMENT DONATES FACE MASKS AND PPE
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 29-Apr-2020
“Guangdong Provincial Government donated 5,000 medical facial masks whilst Jia Shu Rong Ltd, donated 8,000 daily protective masks a
CHINA OFFERS MORE SCHOLARSHIPS TO SI STUDENTS
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 28-Apr-2020
“THE Chinese Government is offering twenty (20) full scholarships for Solomon Islanders to study in China starting this year.&l
SI: CONSEQUENCIES AND REACTIONS TO THE COVID-19 THREAT IN THE SI CONTEXT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Apr-2020
While the Solomons is so far free from the killer virus there are some immediate and longer term consequences arising from the Covid-19 threa
DISTRIBUTION OF PPE
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 27-Apr-2020
“A concept paper for a screening and treatment centre plan and deployment has been approved by MHMS which will inform the standards
SI: DOMESTIC DEVELOPMENT BOND
Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Apr-2020
“Mr Sogavare said he hoped the bond transactions would also send a positive signal to international investors that Solomon Islands&
THE ROLE WE MUST PLAY IN CONTROLLING THE SPREAD OF COVID-19
Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Apr-2020
We are not as individuals an island and in that sense, we are part of a broader community, part of a possible transmission chain. I
SI: IN COUNTRY TESTING FOR COVID-19
Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Apr-2020
“Solomon Islands now has the capability to test for Covid-19 in the country. “This was announced by the Prime <ini
UNITY AND COMMON PURPOSE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19
Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Apr-2020
It has been reported today, Monday, the Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare has once again urged all the citizens of the Solomon Islands to &am
SAMOA's OMBUDSMAN WARNS ABOUT DISCRIMINATION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Apr-2020
"Vern Luciano's situation itself is a greater reminder of the need to further advance public awareness raising and education
SI: HEBERPROT-P - A SUGGESTED TREATMENT FOR DIABETES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Apr-2020
To-date the Solomon Islands and its people remain free from coronavirus and it reassuring that the National Referral Hospital (NRH) with assi
SI: A STOP TO LOGGING IN MALAITA PROVINCE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Apr-2020
“Mr Suidani said the halt was being called because none of the loggers in the province had paid the new business fees for the 2020/
SI: TWO ISOLATION WARDS EQUIPPED AND ON STAND BY AT THE NRH
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Apr-2020
The establishment of an Isolation Ward was prompted by the threat of COVID-19 reaching the Solomon Islands and the need for an infection isol
SI: AUSTRALIA SAID TO BE FUNDING A BIRTHING AND URBAN HEALTH CENTRE UNDER CONSTRUCTION AT NAHA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Apr-2020
It has been said the government of Australia is financing the project with SBD$25 million. and, when completed, the new facility is
SI: HUMANITARIAN AID AND DONATED MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Apr-2020
“On 10 April Australia mobilised 4 tonnes of humanitarian supplies from our Brisbane humanitarian warehouse to a
RED CROSS HELP FOR VANUATU
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Apr-2020
“The cyclone, which also caused damages in Fiji, Tonga and Solomon Islands, struck Vanuatu earlier this month as a powerful categor
SI: LOCAL LAB TESTING SOON?
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Apr-2020
“The equipment covers lab equipment, testing kits, medical gloves, and personal protective equipment, various masks, medi
CHINESE (PRC) MEDICAL KITS ARRIVE IN HONIARA
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 23-Apr-2020
“The equipment was part of the US$300,000 (SBD2.5m) assistance from China which was signed by the Foreign Affairs Minister Jeremiah
SI: NATIONAL YOUTH CONGRESS
Quoting the Solomon Times on Line 23-Apr-2020
“NYC is looking at ways to mobilize youths to address the effects the pandemic has on the country and especially our youths who mak
HUMANITARIAN RELIEF SUPPLIES FOR THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Apr-2020
The widespread damage to homes and food gardens in North-East Guadalcanal has left many people struggling to out thei
COMMUNITIES STRUGGLING TO SURVIVE AFTER TROPICAL CYCLONE HAROLD STRUCK THEIR HOMES AND FOOD GARDENS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Apr-2020
When Tropical Cyclone Harold tore through North East Guadalcanal earlier this month it left a massive trail of destruction in its wake leavin
