SI SEEKING FUNDING TO BUILD AN ICU AT THE NATIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Apr-2020
The Solomon Islands government has taken stringent measures to prevent the deadly coronavirus from reaching the country, including ensuring a
SI: STATEOF PUBLIC EMERGENCY EXTENDED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Apr-2020
‘In a special emergency meeting of parliament, MPs spent two days debating the motion for the continuation of the State of Emergenc
A HINT AT THE SI STIMULUS PACKAGE MIGHT CONTAIN
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Apr-2020
When speaking in parliament today, Solomon Islands Finance Minister, Harry Kuma, reportedly provided a glimpse of what the package could cont
ADB ISSUES A BLEAK WARNING
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Apr-2020
"For 2021 we are projecting a cautious recovery of growth to return to an average of about 2.7 percent but that would depe
AN EPIC STORY OF SURVIVAL
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Apr-2020
It must have been a terrible ordeal for two fishermen from Lilisana in Langa Langa who were reportedly caught up during last Friday
CALL MADE FOR SHUTDOWN OF BORDER WITH PNG
Quoting the Solomon Times on Line 07-Apr-2020
“PNG recently recorded its second confirmed case of COVID-19. The 40 year old women is a resident of Kokopo in East New Britain Pro
SI: MP ALLEGES POOR MARITIME RESCUE SERVICES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Apr-2020
“But the MP for West Are Are, whose constituents made up the bulk of the passenger roll on the trip, says there was so much red tap
REPORTS OF DESTRUCTION FROM VANUATU
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Apr-2020
Reports of extensive damage are emerging from parts of Vanuatu struck by Cyclone Harold yesterday, but communication with much of the battered regionSCALING DOWN OF PUBLIC OFFICERS
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 07-Apr-2020
“With this latest measure, the public servants under the non-essential services are authorized to take emergency paid leave of abse
A DESIRED OUTCOME TO PERSONAL RETIREMENT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Apr-2020
Many years ago during my time in Africa I once asked a stone carver in Swaziland to make me a bust of an African Nduna ( old man) so I could
SI: TROPICAL CYCLONE HAROLD BRINGS FLOODING AND THREATS TO FOOD SECURITY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Apr-2020
Amidst the concerns about coronavirus, the latest challenges to lives and food security come as a huge setback to the people and will add to
BARANA NATURE AND HERITAGE PARK
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Apr-2020
As the conservation park is attracting more visitors sanitation blocks and resting areas are being constructed to add to the park’s
POLICE IN THE SOLOMONS RECOVER ANOTHER DEAD BODY
Quoting the Solomon SB Herald newspaper on line 06-Apr-2020
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) today recovered the dead body of a male person at Uhu Village in South Malaita, Ma
VANUATU BRACES FOR MORE OF TROPICAL CYCLONE HAROLD
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Apr-2020
“On Sunday, reports from islands in Vanuatu's west - including Santo, the country's largest - indicated that damage
SI: THE ECONOMY, BUSINESS AND THE FUTURE USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND PRACTICE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Apr-2020
In the Solomon Islands I believe the Prime Minister and the Cabinet will be working on a package of stimulus measures to try and mitigate the
TWO BODIES RECOVERED AT SEA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Apr-2020
“Two bodies have been recovered from the sea near Malaita in Solomon Islands as the search continues for 27 people who were swept o
SI: INCIDENT AT SEA - RSIPF MAKING AN INVESTIGATION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Apr-2020
“Officers from the Royal Solomon Island Police Force in Auki are now assisting the captain and crew of the boat TAEMAREHO to confir
SI: FULL COMPLIANCE NEEDED WITH SIG's RESPONSE MEASURES TO COMBAT COVID -19
Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Apr-2020
It is encouraging that the country remains free from coronavirus and this surely attests to the response measures that have been adopted and
CHINA SUPPLYING MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Apr-2020
It has been widely reported in recent days that the Chinese Government gave $300,000 to the Solomon Islands government last week in support o
SI: REPORTED HIGH DEMAND FOR BETEL NUT
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 04-Apr-2020
“The country’s inflation better known as the change in the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) has rose +5.1 percent to
BETEL NUTS AND MALARIA IN MIND
Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Apr-2020
In today’s edition of the Solomon Star, which I glanced at on line, I saw an article which said the country’s inflation r
COULD LAVENDER BE COMMERCIALLY GROWN IN THE SOLOMONS?
Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Apr-2020
I have previously offered suggestions about the possibility of commercially growing and marketing ginger, vanilla, taro, cassava, tomatoes, s
SI: TOUGH TIMES AHEAD
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Apr-2020
When the deadly disease was first reported and people were advised to keep their distance and not to meet in large numbers, many continued to
SI: IN THE WAKE OF TROPICAL CYCLONE HAROLD
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Apr-2020
At the time of the initial weather warning, gale force winds were being experienced up to 47 knots with maximum
TELEHEALTH SERVICES ONE DAY IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS?
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Apr-2020
Being elderly myself I have been staying indoors, ‘as the doctor ordered,’ but faced some personal issues arisi
CHINA DONATES MONEY AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO PNG HOSPITAL AND HOSPITALS IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Apr-2020
Meanwhile in Honiara, the Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, in a statement, said China had donated US$300,000 and 125,000 pai
AUSTRALIA's "CORRIDOR TO THE PACIFIC"
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Apr-2020
On Wednesday, Australia's minister for the Pacific, Alex Hawke, said his country was committed to tackling Covid-19 with its Pacific
THE IMPACT CORONAVIRUS IS HAVING ON THE ECONOMY AND LIKELY IMPACT ON HEALTH SERVICES DELIVERY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Apr-2020
Rumours and false news stories that have been said to have circulated about the preventative measures in place are wrong, unnecessary and cou
MEDICAL SUPPLIES IN SHIPMENT FROM CHINA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Apr-2020
According to a news article published in the Island Sun newspaper today, Thursday, two cargo ships loaded with substantial medical supplies t
COVID 19 PREPARATIONS IN SI PROVINCES
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 01-Apr-2020
“Currently, awareness of COVID-19 is ongoing in all provinces and Honiara city. All ten Provinces have already identified Instituti
SI: DONATION TO THE RED CROSS SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Apr-2020
The generous donation will be used to purchase equipment for the school’s life skills programme which helps students with cooking,
GLOBAL ECONOMY IN RECESSION
Quoting the Solomon Times on line 01-Apr-2020
“During the news briefing on Friday she also suggested that the length and depth of this recession depend on two things: containing
STIMULUS PACKAGE ANNOUNCED IN VANUATU
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Apr-2020
“In a national address, Charlot Salwai said the funding was intended to support the economy in difficult times and bring some comfo
MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR SAMOA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Apr-2020
“Samoa Observer reports Samoa Airways confirmed flying to Australia on Monday to repatriate over 80 A
SOLOMON ISLANDS GETTING EQUIPMENT HELP IN WARDING OFF COVID - 19
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Apr-2020
The PRC Government through its embassy in Honiara has assured the Solomon Islands Government that they stand ready to assist us further in it
BSB ANNOUNCES A RELIEF PACKAGE
Quoting the Island Sun newspaper 01-Apr-2020
“Fundamental to our planning is also being able to support our customers and as the leading bank in the South Pacific, we know we h
ANTIBODY TESTS SAID TO BECOME "GAME CHANGERS" IN THE FIGHT AGAINST COVID 19
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Apr-2020
An article written by Rachel Moss and published just a few hours ago by Huff’s Post in the United Kingdom mentioned antibody tests
SI: TWO MORE NEGATIVE COVID 19 TEST RESULTS
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 01-Apr-2020
“Two more results for COVID-19 suspected cases in the Solomon Islands have come back negative. The test results were confirmed by t
TB VACCINE BEING TESTED IN AUSTRALIA AS A POSSIBLE WEAPON AGAINST COVID 19
Quoting Radio New Zealand 31-Mar-2020
Hardly had the ink dried on my last missive sent to try and assure the people of the Solomon Islands that the pace is increasing to try and f
SI: RESPONDING POSITIVELY TO THE COVID 19 THREAT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 31-Mar-2020
The Chinese government will also be sending protective clothing for use by front line personnel already working with professionalism and dedi
SI: CORONVIRUS THREAT SPOTLIGHTS HEALTH SERVICES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Mar-2020
Coronavirus first occurred in Wuhan in China in November 2019 and its global spread has been swift, dramatic and devastating even i
ONLINE MARKETING AND SELLING PROPOSAL FOR SI CRAFTS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Mar-2020
“Our domestic market is very small. And this product is not like noodle and taiyo (canned tuna) which people would want to buy on a
SI: TOTAL FLIGHT BAN
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Mar-2020
“The Solomon Islands Government orders a halt to international service as pressure from covid-19 grows. “GOVERNMENT has o
SIG IMPOSES A FLIGHT BAN
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Mar-2020
According to a piece in today’s Island Sun newspaper, the Solomon Islands government has officially banned international flights in
PEOPLE FLEEING HONIARA FOR THEIR HOME PROVINCES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Mar-2020
Meanwhile in neighbouring Papua New Guinea, the Prime Minister, James Marape, has revealed that his government is considering asking banks to
SI: PLANNING FOR A SIMULATED LOCK-DOWN
Quoting the Solomon Times on Line 30-Mar-2020
The Government has approved a simulated lock down drill in the coming days to test our preparedness should a real lockdown is imposed in an e
A CHECK FOR FEVER TO BE ENFORCED AT THE CBSI
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Mar-2020
A report I sighted today said the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has brought in a health safety measure to ensure those visiting the
SI: WORKING TOGETHER IN THE FACE OF THE COVID 19 THREAT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Mar-2020
With the suspension of all commercial flights and the enforced quarantining of the most recent incoming travellers, the Ministry of Health co
AIRBUS 320 FOR SOLOMON AIRLINES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Mar-2020
“We are committed to ensuring highest safety standards, comfort and reliability across our international and domestic ser
PNG's PRIME MINISTER's VISIT TO HONIARA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Mar-2020
“Other features of Mr Marape's state visit include a call at the Guadalcanal Plains Plantation Limited, a private business
TIGOA NURSING HOME NEGLECTED AND RUN DOWN
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Mar-2020
In the letter to the newspaper the writer has said the village community is assisted by doctors from Bintan Mining SI Limited and the company
RAPID TESTING KITS FOR CORONAVIRUS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Mar-2020
In a statement on Thursday, Spain’s health ministry said it would be returning the kits, but stressed that they had not b
SI: UNITY CALL AGAINST COVID 19
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Mar-2020
The Prime Minister has boldly summoned a call for national unity at a time of crisis and cited the words of Sir Winston Churchill, Britain&am
CHURCH LEADERS ROLE IN RELAYING ACCURATE INFORMATION ON COVID 19
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Mar-2020
In the Solomon Islands there is a strong Christian community and where religious leaders can play an important part in relaying accurate info
SI: CONCERN AND HELP FOR THE DISABLED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Mar-2020
The crutches, on arrival, will be delivered to the National Referral Hospital (NRH) for patients and ex-patients that have had surgery for th
SI: THE ETHICS OF SERVICE TO OTHERS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Mar-2020
The world is urgently striving to find a vaccine and by and large the people of our modern world of all races, all faiths and in all continen
SI: PM TO SPELL OUT THE EMERGENCY POWER CONDITIONS
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 27-Mar-2020
“This is to announce the next steps forward, which the Government will be undertaking following the Governor-General Sir David Vuna
BEE POPULATION ON THE DECLINE IN SAMOA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Mar-2020
“The Samoa Women's Association of Growers is warning of a major threat to the country's food security after a proje
LOST USA WW2 AIRCRAFT LOCATED AFTER 76 YEARS
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 27-Mar-2020
The wreck of three aircraft downed during World War Two have been found off the coast of the Federated States of Micronesia.NEW TRADE AGREEMENT WITH THE EU
Quoting Solomon Times on Line 27-Mar-2020
“On Feb. 17, the EU council confirmed the Solomon Islands would be part of the interim Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between
SOLOMON ISLANDS COULD BENEFIT FROM ISRAELI AGRICULTURAL HELP AND TECHNOLOGY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Mar-2020
Arising from the meeting with President Rivlin, it was mentioned in today’s Solomon SB Herald news that Israel had offered 10 agric
THOUGHTS FOR THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Mar-2020
In the latest news from Japan it is claimed in the Nikkei Asian Review, today, Thursday, an influenza medicine developed by a Fujif
SI TIMELY AND ACCURATE INFORMATION NECESSARY FOR POLICY MAKING
Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Mar-2020
It allegedly seems the Solomons Islands National Statistics Office (SINSO) had been handicapped since 2004 with giving timely and accurate st
COVID 19 FINANCIAL HELP UNDER CONSIDERATION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Mar-2020
In a letter I wrote yesterday, I said the Asian Development Bank was considering the deployment of a $US6.5 billion Covid-19 rescue package f
SI: DECLARATION OF A STATE OF PUBLIC EMERGENCY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Mar-2020
Immediately after the declaration on state radio the Attorney General, John Muria Junior, told the country the state of emergency was not the
NEW SOLUTIONS BEING SOUGHT FOR TOURISM RECOVERY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Mar-2020
In the face of an unprecedented challenge, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO), c
SI SIG REGULATES BASIC GOODS PRICES
Quoting Solomon Times on Line 25-Mar-2020
“The Government has regulated the prices of basic essential goods to control the price in the country through the “Price
SI: NRH NEEDS TO COMBAT COVID 19
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Mar-2020
Yesterday, I wrote about storytelling in the context of the Solomon Islands and the way telling stories had both positive and negative respon
SI: STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Mar-2020
“Immediately after the declaration on state radio the Attorney General, John Muria Junior, told the country the state of emergency
SI: YOUTH ENGAGEMENT IN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 25-Mar-2020
“Leader of the independent group Hon Robert Galokale says Solomon Islands needs to engage youths “to utilize their creati
COVID IMPACT ON FEMALE LED PACIFIC BUSINESS
Quoting Solomon Times Online 25-Mar-2020
“A survey 5 of Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Pacific Business Monitors has revealed that the negative impacts of COVID-19 on female-le
UK's COVID-19 FUND TO BENEFIT THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Mar-2020
The British High Commission in Honiara, in a media statement yesterday, said a £1.8million [SBD19.5m] fund aimed at boosting covid-
RACING FOR AN EFFECTIVE TREATMENT FOR COVID 19
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Mar-2020
The race to produce an effective treatment for COVID-19 pneumonia continues across the globe, with the World Health Organisation (WHO) report
SI: COVID 19 - FINDING THE SICK, ISOLATING AND TESTING
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Mar-2020
The Prime Minister said a few days ago when addressing the nation regarding the preparations and safeguards for tackling the coronavirus thre
