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,
"SPIRIT OF SOLOMONS"
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Mar-2020
The arrival of the aircraft comes at a time when the Solomon Islands, like so many other countries, is facing the threat of coronavirus disea
CHANGES SET FOR HONIARA AND THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Mar-2020
The proposed upgrading of the roads is being undertaken under the CAUSE Project jointly implemented by the Ministry of Infrastructure Develop
SI: PROPOSAL FOR A JUSTICE PRECINCT
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 06-Mar-2020
“He said the idea is for government ministries and the various departments and agencies that fall within the same ministry to be ho
SI: CITY ROADS UPGRADING
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 06-Mar-2020
“A CONTRACT has been signed on Thursday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) and Island K
SI: NEW COURT ROOM IN THE HIGH COURT
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 06-Mar-2020
“The opening of this courtroom will restore the number of courtrooms back to four down from 5, with the closure of courtrooms 4 and
SI: THE DEAF COMMUNITY CONCERNS AND NEEDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Mar-2020
“Affected groups are not distributed equally. WHO’s research demonstrates that developing countries have the gr
SI: DISABILITY SECTOR WORKSHOP - UPDATE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Mar-2020
The commitments, and I believe numbered about 6, were adopted and they will be progressed to forge new partnerships in support of the rights
WELL BEING OVER ECONOMIC GAIN
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Mar-2020
“The director of destination development at Cook Islands Tourism said the agency understood the need to implement these temporary r
THE POOR STATE OF THE EAST FATALEKA ROAD IN MALAITA PROVINCE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Mar-2020
It was the sort of story that would not get any attention on the wider stage but the story is an important one and the road significantly imp
SI: CHINA WANTS THE SOLOMONS TRAVEL BAN RECONSIDERED
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 05-Mar-2020
“HEAD of the Chinese Embassy Taskforce in Solomon Islands Yao Ming wants the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) to ease the travel re
SI: CORONAVIRUS PREVENTION MEASURES
Quoting the Solomon Times on Line 05-Mar-2020
“Health Minister, Dickson Mua said the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) is working closely with their partners to add
SOLAR POWERED STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR A REMOTE SOLOMONS VILLAGE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Mar-2020
The village people resident in Ward 13 at Luangina in the Malaita Outer Islands received their first project last week allowing for street li
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM UPGRADE FOR TOKELAU
Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Mar-2020
“Tokelau's existing solar system was eight years old and in need of upgrading because of increasing demand for electricity
SI: SICCI CHAIRMAN SUPPORTS THE PNG PM's PLANS FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Mar-2020
“Agriculture is a strategic growth sector for Solomon Islands given the vast natural resources, and as such, we look forw
CONCERN OVER THE LACK OF PLAIN LANGUAGE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Mar-2020
The Solomon Star newspaper today, Wednesday, featured an article saying that a two day ‘Disability Sector Collaboration Workshop on
SI: INFLATION FACTS
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 04-Mar-2020
“The country’s inflation better known as the change in the National Consumer Price Index (CPI) has risen +0.3 percent to
LAUNCH OF SIG's NEW ONLINE GATEWAY PORTAL ON THE INTERNET
Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Mar-2020
With project backing by way of funding from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), the Solomon Islands Government thi
PROTECTED MARINE AREA DECLARED IN NORTHWEST PENTECOST
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Mar-2020
“A delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Melanesian Spearhead Group were on Pentecost to witness the declaration
MP DELIVERS BOATS AND EQUIPMENT TO HIS CONSTITUENTS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Mar-2020
There have been reports of the alleged misuse of CDF funds in the Solomon Islands in the past, but the delivery of boats and equipment to the
UN CHILD RIGHTS COMMITTEE MEETING IN SAMOA
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 03-Mar-2020
“The Deputy Director General of the Pacific Community has encouraged members of the United Nations Child Rights Committee to make t
SI: THE NEED FOR A REPLACEMENT WORKSHOP AT THE NRH TO MANUFACTURE PROSTHETICS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Mar-2020
Once they reached Honiara, the two containers were transported to Rove and occupied a space between two rows of police building. Th
THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF UP TO 9000 PEOPLE AFFECTED BY THE ONGOING CLOSURE OF THE TATAMBA HEATH CARE CLINIC
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Mar-2020
In respect of the Tatamba situation it is hoped some charitable person or local organisation will take action to construct a breakwater, in t
SI: WHAT IS THE STATUS AND POTENTIAL OF THE COCOA INDUSTRY TODAY?
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Mar-2020
In 2013, I recall the then Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, David Tome, launching a policy and saying the government would he
SI QUARANTINE SITE FOUND
Quoting Solomon Times on Line 03-Mar-2020
“The Solomon Islands Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) has identified a Quarantine site for those that may be infected
SI: CALL FOR JOINT ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND NCD's
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 02-Mar-2020
“Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has urged the PNG Prime Minister, James Marape for a collective approach to address the current i
SI: BOOST TO TIES WITH PNG
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 02-Mar-2020
“The recent three days visit by Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) Prime Minister James Marape has further uplifted the relations b
PNG PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR PACIFIC GAMES IN THE SOLOMONS
Quoting Solomon Times on Line 02-Mar-2020
“The infrastructures and world class facilities ensured the 2015 Pacific Games in PNG was one of the best ever hosted. On the contr
WATCHDOG SAYS PACER PLUS UNBALANCED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Mar-2020
"So the annual meeting that is essentially the only outcome on labour mobility, and the development assistance component, which is [
PNG's THREE DAY VISIT TO THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Mar-2020
During an official dinner hosted in honour of Prime Minister Marape, PM Sogavare said, “We need to do more individually and togethe
TAKING ACTION ON NCD's
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Mar-2020
I could not agree more with what Prime Minister Sogavare said but firstly let us look at the background to the ongoing NCD threats to health
UN CONFERENCE ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Mar-2020
“Samoa's Prime Minister has applauded the United Nations decision to hold an historic session of the Committee on the Right
NZ's FOREIGN MINISTER DELAYS VISITING SAMOA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Mar-2020
“With a delegation of MPs, government officials, community leaders and journalists, the minister was to leave New Zealand on 22 Mar
BUY LOCAL CAMPAIGN IN SOLOMONS SUPPORTED BY AUSTRALIA
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 02-Mar-2020
“The message of the campaign is “Iumi Buy Lokol for Mekim Lokol Jobs”. The message highlights that when people
NORTH MALAITA PHASE 2 HOUSING SCHEME
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Mar-2020
The launching ceremony was attended by the Member of Parliament for the constituency Levi Senley Filualea, his Project officer, Ward Admin of
BSP DONATES A CHEQUE FOR $10,000 TO THE NRH's CANCER UNIT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Mar-2020
The project to bring greater cancer treatment services to the Solomon Islands began in 2016 when Professor Yip travelled there, funded by the
CROP CULTIVATION IN BRACKISH WATER
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Feb-2020
Rising sea levels caused by climate change and the intrusion of sea water into many food gardens in the Solomon Islands has threate
SI: CHANGE MAKING INITIATIVES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Feb-2020
The Melanesian Women Today is a grassroots organization that operates internationally across Melanesia
SAMOA REDUCING FLIGHTS TO NZ
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Feb-2020
“As a result, it said from 12AM on Monday 2 March, Samoa Airways would only provide three flights each week from New Zealand, inste
106 SOLOMON ISLANDERS AWARDED APTC QUALIFICATIONS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Feb-2020
Dr Jimmy Rogers, the Secretary to the Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, speaking at the graduation ceremony congratulated the graduants
COMBATTING DRUG TRAFFICKING THROUGH THE PACIFIC
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Feb-2020
“Board member and University of New South Wales Professor Richard Mattick said there was evidence that drug trafficking had increas
PANUELI HEALTH CLINIC, SAVO ISLAND
Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Feb-2020
According to the Solomon Star article, Russell Islanders have welcomed the Government’s investment program and are ready to engage
AUSTRALIA SELECTS 4 SOLOMON ISLANDS WOMEN TO WORK AS HEALTH CARE WORKERS IN NSW
Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Feb-2020
It was reported in the Solomon Star newspaper, today, Thursday, that Australia in terms of its Pacific Labour Scheme (PLS) has recruited four
