"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
NEW COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL OPENS ITS DOORS
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 27-Feb-2020
Special guests including the Minister for United Church in Malasova village and several sisters’ church, chief representatives, sen
SOLOMON AIRLINES NEW AIRBUS AWAITED
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 27-Feb-2020
“Solomon Airlines will offer two classes onboard Including all leather, midnight blue seating comprising 12 Business Class seats in
SI: READ PROGRAME GETS SUPPORT FROM THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONER
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 26-Feb-2020
“Dr. Brian Jones, British High Commissioner: "The English language is a gateway for young Solomon Islanders to a
ADAPTATION IDEAS FOR BETTER FOOD SECURITY IN ONTONG JAVA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Feb-2020
A report in the Island Sun newspaper today written by Eddie Osifelo tells the sad story of how climate change has affected the lifestyles and
SOLOMON WATER TAKES STRONG ACTION ON CORRUPTION REPORTS
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 26-Feb-2020
“Solomon Water has recently disciplined and dismissed several staff following reports from members of the public that some of their
FIJI KAVA SUPPLYING HEALTH CARE MARKETS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Feb-2020
I contributed a piece last Sunday saying how farmers in Malaita Province were calling on the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) to look intoFIJI KAVA NETS A MAJOR SUPPLY DEAL
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Feb-2020
Quoting Radio New Zealand – 25 February 2020
“Fiji Kava Limited says it has secured a major supply
SI: COULD THE PNG GOVERNMENT HELP ITS NEIGHBOUR WITH A CONVERTED SHIPPING CONTAINER ?
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Feb-2020
It has been announced that the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, the Hon. James Marape, will make an official visit to the Solomon Islands
FIJI: EXPANDING ITS SECURITY PARTNERSHIP WITH NZ
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Feb-2020
“Fiji and New Zealand have agreed to expand their security partnership into policing co-operation.
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COULD THE UK'S DIFID HELP THOSE WITH DEAFNESS IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS?
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Feb-2020
Could the UK’s Department of International Development (DIFID) assist those with deafness in the Solomon Islands?<
SI: RURAL HEALTH CLINIC NEARING COMPLETION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Feb-2020
A former MPA’s vision and initiative sees the Gwounatolo health clinic nearing completion.
SI: INNOVATIVE MARKETING STRATEGY TO ENCOURAGE TOURISM TO THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Feb-2020
In January this year, I wrote a piece suggesting a possible change in marketing strategy for tourism development that could prove an importan
A CALL FOR AUSTRALIA TO HAVE CLOSER TIES WITH FOUR SMALL PACIFIC STATES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Feb-2020
The head of the Australian National University's Department of Strategic and Defence Studies, Professor John Blaxland, said he had be
SI: IMPACT OF CORONAVIRUS ON SI's ECONOMY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Feb-2020
“For countries such as the Solomon Islands, exports to China are often driven by small to medium sized businesses. There are alread
300 CRUTCHES FOR THE NRH
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Feb-2020
The crutches were purchased by the Solomon Islands Forest Association (SFA) following an appeal to provide mobility aids to the former NRH pa
WILL SOLOMON ISLANDERS BENEFIT FROM MORE OFFSHORE SEASONAL WORK OPPORTUNITIES?
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Feb-2020
Prime Minister Marape has just returned home after a four-day state visit to New Zealand where he spent time visiting an apple orchard in the
PNG's PM WANTS MORE NUMBERS IN NZ SEASONAL WORK SCHEME
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Feb-2020
Quoting Radio New Zealand – 24 February 2020
“Papua New Guinea's prime minister says he wil
SI: VISALE CLINIC INCREASINGLY IN DANGER FROM SEA RISE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Feb-2020
The Visale clinic, built in the 1930s by a Catholic Priest, Father Wall from New Zealand, lies just a few metres away from the ocean and the
YOUNG SOLOMON ISLANDER HELPING TO GET MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR SICK CHILDREN
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Feb-2020
A feature article published this weekend in the Solomon Star newspaper told of the inspiring story of a young Solomon Islander, Neil Nuia, a gifted anSI: COMMERCIAL CROP FARMERS WANT MORE HELP FROM MAL
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Feb-2020
The article, from which I quote extracts, said:
Farmers look to MAL for technical assistance to lead them tow
SI ASSURANCES OF CONTINUED JAPANESE COOPERATION AND ASSISTANCE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Feb-2020
Following on from the recent talks held with Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare last week, the Japanese Ambassador to the Solomon Islands, His
OPENING UP ON DEVELOPMENT AID TO THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Feb-2020
A letter I wrote yesterday and posted on Facebook related to the generous gift of five water tanks to a rural Primary School in North-East Gu
SI: GIFT OF 5 WATER TANKS TO PRIMARY SCHOOL
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Feb-2020
In the Solomon Islands, however, the gift of five water tanks to the primary school at Barana Village in North –East Guadalcanal ta
3 MILLION EURO FROM EU FOR PACIFIC HEALTH
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Feb-2020
Quoting Radio New Zealand – 22 February 2020
“The European Union has given $US3.2 million to the Pa
NZ PM PLANNING A VISIT TO FIJI
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Feb-2020
Quoting Radio New Zealand – 22 February 2020
“New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern w
SI: TSUNAMI EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS AND SAFETY DRILL TRAINING
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Feb-2020
The Solomon Islands is a valued member of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) and in August 2017 facilitated a meeting of th
PNG's PM VISITS NEW ZEALAND FOR TALKS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Feb-2020
Quoting Radio New Zealand – 21 February 2020
“New Zealand and Papua New Guinea have pledged to work
PACER PLUS DEAL SAID TO BE OF BENEFIT TO THE COOK ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Feb-2020
Quoting Radio New Zealand – 21 February 2020
“The trade deal known as Pacer Plus will have immediat
SI: CHARITY AND POLITICS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Feb-2020
I left the Solomon Islands in mid-July 1999 after completing my two-year contract with the Solomon Islands government.
REPORTED NURSING SHORTAGE IN THE PACIFIC
Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Feb-2020
“The growing nursing shortage in the Pacific is sparking conversation over the industry's future in the region.
SI: AGRO-FORESTRY PROJECTING RUN BY YOUTHS NEEDING SUPPORT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Feb-2020
A letter of mine, which I had styled ‘Youth aspirations in relation to national development.’ was published recently on L
PUBLIC SERVANTS IN STREET CLEANING
Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Feb-2020
As part of fund-raising efforts many of Honiara’s public service staff took to the streets today clearing rubbish, pruning over-gro
