SI: STORY TELLING AMIDST THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Mar-2020
As the Solomon Islands is facing the threat of coronvirus spreading to its shores it is a time for unity and common purpose and no time for m
SI: ALL NON-CITIZENS BANNED FROM ENTRY
Quoting Solomon Times on Line 23-Mar-2020
“Solomon Islands Citizens and residents who travelled through any country reporting cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) will be permitted t
SI. NON-CITIZENS BANNED FROM ENTRY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Mar-2020
“Solomon Islands Citizens and residents who travelled through any country reporting cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) will be permitt
KGV1 SCHOOL TO BE USED AS A QUARANTINE CENTRE
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 23-Mar-2020
“The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education has confirmed that King George Sixth School will be used as a Quarantine Cent
EVIDENCE OF A LOWERING CURVE IN COVID - 19 CASES IN CHINA AND SOUTH KOREA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Mar-2020
The WHO says the Republic of Korea has seen 8,413 cases of the disease, with 84 deaths. The rate of citizens with the disease peake
MAKIRA GOLD OPENS A CHOCOLATE FACTORY IN AUSTRALIA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Mar-2020
His local company has been buying sola dried cocoa beans from Makira and Guadalcanal cocoa farmers and, in the opening of the factory and the
WHO - 20 CORONAVIRUS VACCINES UNDER DEVELOPMENT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Mar-2020
While it might seem to many in the Solomon Islands the current outlook is gloomy and Solomon Islanders are rather alone in fending
TO-DATE COVID 19 TESTS RETURNED NEGATIVE IN SAMOA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Mar-2020
“Samoa's prime minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi announced last night that the result of samples sent to New Zealand fo
ROUND UP OF LOCAL NEWS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Mar-2020
He said the People’s Republic of China (PRC), Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Australia and New Zealand had all committed to supportin
FIRST CASE OF CORONAVIRUS RECORDED IN PNG
Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Mar-2020
“In a news conference broadcast streamed by EmTVonline on Friday evening James Marape confirmed that a 45-year-old mine worker who
SI: THE POTENTIAL OF PLANTS, HERBS AND TREE BARK FOR MEDICINAL PURPOSES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Mar-2020
The letter prompted a correspondent in the Solomon Islands to say there were plants and tree bark at home that had been used as traditional o
SI: PREPAREDNESS IN PREVENTING CORONAVIRUS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Mar-2020
Prime Minister Sogavare said, during his national addrees, the government was then about to implement 21 measures, additionally to the ones e
MAKIRA GOLD OPENS CHOCOLATE FACTORY IN AUSTRALIA
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 20-Mar-2020
“MAKIRA Gold which has been buying sola dried cocoa beans from Makira and Guadalcanal cocoa farmers has opened a chocolate factory
UK NEARING A BREAKTHROUGH WITH A CORONAVIRUS IMMUNITY TEST
Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Mar-2020
Speaking with India Today, Dr Rodrico Ofrin, Regional Emergencies Director, WHO, said there was no need to panic, as cases tested positive in
SI: PROTECTIVE MEASURES AGAINST COVID - 19
Quoting the Solomon Times on Line 20-Mar-2020
“In a statement, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said most of the early actions focus on Honiara and Guadalcanal being the most vu
SI: SIG STEPPING UP MEASURES TO DEAL WITH CORONAVIRUS THREAT
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 20-Mar-2020
“Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare announced the raft of measures in a national address to the nation last night in the wake of the
NRH RESTRICTS VISITORS
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 20-Mar-2020
“.Under the NRH Infection and Prevention Control (IPC) protocol, there is an urgent need to control the movement of visitors, vehic
SIG TO BAN ALL PORK IMPORTS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Mar-2020
The ministry said protection of domestic livestock is of paramount concern and far outweighs the negative impact the ban will have on local b
SOLOMON AIRLINES REDUCES INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT SERVICES
Quoting Solomon Times on Line 20-Mar-2020
“Announcing the changes, Chief Executive Officer Brett Gebers said the airline would continue to review its operations in light of
TOUGHER MEASURES BEING TAKEN TO STOP THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Mar-2020
Gatherings of more than 20 people - including meetings and religious services - are now banned, and all nightclubs, gyms, cinemas, swimming p
SOLOMON AIRLINES REDUCING FLIGHTS
Quoting Solomon Times on Line 20-Mar-2020
Announcing the changes, Chief Executive Officer Brett Gebers said the airline would continue to review its operations in light of the continu
SI: THE NEED TO RECOGNISE RESOURCE OWNERS IN ADVANCING DEVELOPMENTS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Mar-2020
The Prime Minister’s comments were seen as a direct response to the core arguments arising from the ‘ethnic tension&r
SI: TACKLING THE THREAT OF COVID-19
Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Mar-2020
I will outline what Prime Minister Sogavare had to say because I believe it necessary to demonstrate to the outside world, via my website, th
SI: TOURIST ARRIVALS IN THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 2019
Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Mar-2020
Arrivals by country of residence for the fourth quarter 2019 showed that Australians recorded 34.0 per cent and remain the largest
EIGHT DEATHS AND THOUSANDS AFFECTED BY RECENT FLOODING ON GUADALCANAL
Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Mar-2020
“The Solomon Islands' National Disaster Management Office says eight people died in a landslide at Lambi in west Guadalcana
SI: GOVERNOR GENERAL SPEAKS OF THE TOURISM SECTOR
Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Mar-2020
Such limitations had contributed to high travel and logistics cost and made it difficult to secure commitment by investors, which further exa
SI: LEGISLATION IN HAND TO CURB ILLICIT MATERIAL ON THE INTERNET
Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Mar-2020
It has been announced in the Solomon Islands that government is set to strengthen and further empower measures to act against illicit materia
SI: TSI HEAD SAYS NO FUNDS FROM CHINA YET
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 18-Mar-2020
“What we sighted before the budget went into the discussion was the Solomon Island Government’s budgetary contribution wh
SI: NONI FRUIT SUCCESS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Mar-2020
The report that the Member of Parliament for Northwest Guadalcanal, Bodo Dettke paid a courtesy visit to the Governor General, Sir David Vuna
SI: SEARCH CALLED OFF FOR 3 BODIES IN LAMBI LANDSLIDE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Mar-2020
“Five bodies have been recovered from the mass of debris created in Lambi village by a landslide that occurred amid several days of
SI: GOVERNMENT PLANS FOR THE DBSI
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Mar-2020
According to the Government Communication Unit, the aim of the Bank will be to facilitate the economic and social development of Solomon Isla
REPORT OF A VACCINE TRIAL IN THE USA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Mar-2020
“The worldwide outbreak has sickened more than 156,000 people and left more than 5,800 dead. The death toll in the United States is
SI: A UNITED STAND NEEDED TO TACKLE CORONAVIRUS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Mar-2020
“We must understand that each option have different implications. When we talk about a total lock down of the country, we must also
SUGGESTED WAYS OF COPING WITH THE WORRY AND STRESS OVER CORONAVIRUS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Mar-2020
I read an article today written by female academics at Bond University in Australia and published in the ‘Conversation<
TRAGIC NEWS FOLLOWS LANDSLIDE IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Mar-2020
"There are communities that have lost homes and properties and the NDMO has been working with the Red Cross and other NGOs
BAN ON IMPORTED PORK BEING CONSIDERED BY THE SOLOMON ISLANDS GOVERNMENT
Quoting Solomon Times on Line 16-Mar-2020
"MALD is taking serious steps to prevent the intrusion of the African Swine Flu (ASF) into our shores as there is no vaccine or cure
STRICT MEASURES IN PLACE TO PREVENT COVID -19
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Mar-2020
Australia's decision comes a day after New Zealand announced the same measures, in what Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said were &
SI: TRAVEL BAN IN PLACE
Quoting the Solomon Times on Line 16-Mar-2020
“The Solomon Islands government has banned all its public servants from overseas travel. This decision was made by Cabinet in light
SI: CONSERVATION AND BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Mar-2020
In actual fact, according to an IUCN report in 2013, then ongoing logging on the western part of Rennel Islands, only 12 km from the World He
FOOD GARDENS AFFECTED BY FLOODING
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 15-Mar-2020
“Solomon Star’s Guadalcanal stringer John Toki reported that there are huge numbers of food gardens at West Guadalcanal w
SI: LAKE TEGANO ON UNESCO DANGER LIST
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Mar-2020
“East Rennell is in danger of logging, invasive species (rats and possibly Giant African Snail in future), over-exploitation of coc
BENEFITS OF RE-OPENING DBSI
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 15-Mar-2020
“The Minister of Lands, Housing and Survey, William Bradford Marau says the re-opening of DBSI will be good for the Makira Ulawa Pr
CALL FOR A BAN ON FLIGHTS
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 15-Mar-2020
“Increasing number of flights and travellers entering Honiara puts a serious risk and threat to the current health system. Our curr
SI: CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE IMPACT MIGRATION TO OTHER ISLANDS CAUSES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Mar-2020
The unusual changes in the weather are visiting us more frequently nowadays and are battering our island homes at ferocities never
AN INSPIRATIONAL YOUNG SOLOMON ISLANDER
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Mar-2020
A feature story in today’s edition of the Solomon Star newspapers tells of the truly inspiring efforts of Ms Gladys Habu, the most
WEST GUADALCANAL SUFFERS THE IMPACT OF RECENT HEAVY RAIN
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Mar-2020
In the last few days, the Solomon Islands received continuous heavy rain which caused flooding, damage to roads and bridges and a deadly land
SOLOMON PORTS GIVES FINANCIAL HELP TO CHOISEUL BAY PROVINCIAL SECONDARY SCHOOL
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Mar-2020
The Solomon Ports Chief Financial Officer, George Rausi, who handed the cheque for A105, 000 to Mr Rotoava, said the SOE was happy and honour
A RELEVANT QUESTION?
Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Mar-2020
I could go on to raise the concerns I have so often mentioned about the run down state of the rural health clinics and the basic needs I see
FLASH FLOODING AFFECTS SELWYN COLLEGE
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 13-Mar-2020
“The school’s chaplain Fr. John Roroi told the Solomon Star last night that the school was forced to call off its classes
FLOODING AND ONE DEATH REPORTED IN THE SOLOMONS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Mar-2020
“According to RNZ Pacific's correspondent in Honiara, police confirmed one person has died, as a landslide badly damaged a
BRIDGE COLLAPSE
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 13-Mar-2020
“The Bridge has posed more danger to our lives given the fact that it has now collapsed after a flood destroyed one side of it this
SI: PREPARING BUSINESSES FOR COVID-19
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 13-Mar-2020
THE World Health Organization (WHO) is encouraging employers and businesses to develop a plan for what to do if someone becomes ill with susp
A LANDSLIDE AT LAMBI CLAIMS TWO LIVES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Mar-2020
The initial reports claim eight people, including children, were covered by the landslide. Two dead bodies have been said to have been recove
SI: LANDSLIDE REPORTEDLY CLAIMS TWO LIVES
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 13-Mar-2020
“Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have been deployed to Lambi, west Guadalcanal today to investigate a la
NRH NEEDING A CONVERTED SHIPPING CONTAINER AS A WORKSHOP FOR PROSTHETICS MANUFACTURE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Mar-2020
The replacement workshop is considered vital to the making and fitting of prosthetic limbs for the many hundreds of patients and former patie
CONSIDERATION TO MUNDA AIRPORT CLOSURE
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 12-Mar-2020
MINISTER for Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) Dickson Mua will discuss with the Immigration Office to stop the Solomon Airlines
NATIONAL AIRLINE PROMOTING SOLOMON ISLANDS CULTURE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Mar-2020
“Mr Dolaiasi will also draw attention to Solomon Islands during performances with his ‘Island Vibe Band’, durin
SOLOMON AIRWAYS SUPPORTING SI CULTURE
Quoting Solomon Times on Line 12-Mar-2020
In the lead up to the Byron Harmony Festival and supported by Multicultural NSW, a Youth Cultural Project will also inspire and encourage loc
ISABEL PROVINCE CONTRIBUTES TO THE AUSTRALIAN BUSH FIRES APPEAL
Quoting the Solomon Times on Line 12-Mar-2020
“Premier Lesley Kikolo and his Provincial Secretary John Lokumana during handing over of the money yesterday (11/03/2020) at Prime
THE HUMAN SIDE OF CLIMATE CHANGE RELOCATION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Mar-2020
Writing about the increasing level of forced migration, Sarah M. Munoz, a political scientist at the University of Montreal, contributed an a
RED CROSS PRAISED FOR CLEANING AUKI CLINIC
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 11-Mar-2020
“The nurse in charge of the Auki clinic Sam Ottoga has thanked the Solomon Islands Red Cross Auki branch for engaging in a clean-up
SUPPORT FOR THE EDUCATION OF UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN
Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Mar-2020
"We want girls to be at the heart of their aid strategy for the region and we would strongly encourage [the Australian Gov
SI: REVEALING INFORMATION ON GENDER BASED VIOLENCE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Mar-2020
This rather disturbing revelation has become evident following the release of an Access to Justice (A2J Study which was a comprehensive study
DELAY IN THE ARRIVAL OF CRUTCHES FOR THE NRH
Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Mar-2020
The shipment of 300 crutches acquired for the National Referral Hospital (NRH) by the Solomon Islands Forest Association (SFA) responding to
SOLOMON AIRLINES FEMALE STAFF CELEBRATE WOMEN's DAY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Mar-2020
“Creating a healthy and respectful workplace for all employees is a key goal at Solomon Airlines and one especially championed by t
CALL FOR A LOGGING COMPANY TO CEASE OPERATIONS
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 10-Mar-2020
“A CHIEF from Pawo Village in Malango, Central Guadalcanal has called on responsible authorities to advise Galego Resource Limited,
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN's DAY CELEBRATED IN HONIARA
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 10-Mar-2020
“International Women’s Day is an event celebrated worldwide. This is an opportunity for women to come together and be rec
SI: NEW AIRBUS IN OPERATION
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 10-Mar-2020
“Following the arrival of the Solomon Airlines’ new Airbus A320 at the Honiara International airport over the weekend, th
RESEARCH FINDINGS ON THE RULE OF LAW AT SEA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Mar-2020
“He was in New Zealand recently and shared his research findings - on the rule of law at sea and the future of island states - with
SI: GENDER BASED VIOLENCE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Mar-2020
The story I submitted and which featured on Facebook today referring to a set of guidelines having bee
GUIDELINES ISSUED FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COUNCELLORS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Mar-2020
Quoting Radio New Zealand today, Ms.Koisau Sade, who's the policy co-ordinator at the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children an
SI: PROMOTING SCOUTING
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Mar-2020
As a former boy scout in my youth I believe scouting helped to develop some of my formative key skills and being a member of the scouts helpe
ERADICATING MALARIA BY MASS DRUG ADMINISTRATION, OR MDA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Mar-2020
In the Solomon Islands the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said almost all of the entire population is at high risk for malaria, with onl
SI: SECURING FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Mar-2020
With improved and fast internet, the requirements of the Solomon Islands for direct financial investment (DFI) will be aided with, possibly,
