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
PUBLIC SERVANTS IN HONIARA HELP WITH CITY CLEAN-UP
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
CHANGE OF FOCUS IN AUSTRALAN AID A MISTAKE SAYS AID GROUP
Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Feb-2020
Quoting Radio New Zealand – 20 February 2020
“An aid group is describing the Australian government&
PRESIDENT OF ISRAEL MEETING SOME PACIFIC LEADERS IN FIJI
Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Feb-2020
Quoting Radio New Zealand – 20 February 2020
“The president of Israel is to meet several Pacific Is
LESS WE FORGET
Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Feb-2020
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has added the names of six Cook Islanders to its records.
It did so at the reque
SI: SAUDI ENVOY MEETS WITH SOLOMON ISLANDS PM
Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Feb-2020
“PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare recently received a courtesy visit from the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to the Solomon Islands His
A 2013 ROADMAP FOR TACKLING NCD's.
Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Feb-2020
In my past voluntary teaching days in Thailand my students were often puzzled and amused when explaining the meaning of commonly used English
TSI CALLS FOR OUSTED MP's TO BE CHARGED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Feb-2020
Quoting Radio New Zealand – 19 February 2020
“Transparency Solomon Islands is asking whether two fo
SI: SFA TO SOURCE AND SUPPLY CRUTCHES TO THE NRH
Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Feb-2020
Like so often in past years, the Chairman and Board of the Solomon Forest Association (SFA has, today, responded to the appeal for crutches f
TSI CALLS FOR REFORM
Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Feb-2020
Quoting Solomon Times on Line – 19 February 2020
“Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) calls for urge
LATEST ANTI- CORRUPTION MOVES IN PNG's PARLIAMENT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Feb-2020
“Papua New Guinea's parliament has passed a law giving protection to whistle-blowers.
“Ever
SI: MARKETING AND SELLING LOCALLY MADE CRAFT PRODUCTS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Feb-2020
Over the years I have written many times, and the letters published by Solomon Times, about an entrepreneurship programme that operates in Th
INDIA ESTABLISHING A CENTRE FOR INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY AT SINU
Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Feb-2020
Through the MOU, the government of India will supply the computer hardware, software, resource books, course materials, and related resources
THE URGENCY OF MEETING YOUTH EXPECTATIONS IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Feb-2020
In 2003 an off-shore consultancy firm, Hassell and Associates, carried out a study of the issues, needs and priorities of Solomon Islands you
TWO SI MP's FOUND GUILTY OF BRIBING VOTERS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Feb-2020
“Two government MPs in Solomon Islands have lost their seats after being found guilty of bribing voters.
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JAPAN A FRONT RUNNER IN SOLOMON ISLANDS INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENTS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Feb-2020
According to a press release from the Solomon Islands government last week, the Japanese Ambassador to Solomon Islands, H.E Shigeru Toyama, r
SI: THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Feb-2020
Such stories are hardly world news but of significant importance to communities in the Solomon Islands that experience difficulties
SI: THE PUSH NEEDED TO BOOST TOURISM
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Feb-2020
Towards the end of January this year, the Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT) Andrew Nihopara, reportedly said,&
A CALL FOR A PACIFIC TRADE PACT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Feb-2020
Quoting Radio New Zealand – 15 February 2020
“The Fiji government says the Pacific needs a new trad
SI: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND HEALTH CARE WITH UNFPA HELP?
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Feb-2020
Unless I am wrong, I believe in September 2015, the Solomon Islands, along with 192 other member states of the United Nations adopted the Sus
SI: STOPPING OR REDUCING ILLNESSES THAT ARE PREVENTABLE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Feb-2020
The cleaner mentioned it was sole destroying to see the streets littered again after spending her previous working day employed in part-time
SI: ACCESS AND EQUALITY TO JUSTICE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Feb-2020
Quoting some of the Star’s article:
“All Solomon Islanders
WILL SOLOMON ISLANDS GET A SECOND MEDICAL MISSION THIS YEAR?
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Feb-2020
Having just been told of Sea Mercy’s planned programme of providing medical aid and dental treatment for remote island co
SI: PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE NEEDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Feb-2020
Speaking at the launching Permanent Secretary Pauline McNeil said the 2020 AOP and Budget set out the focus of efforts and Ministry&rsquo
MSG SEEKING A NEW HEAD FOR ITS SECRETARIAT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Feb-2020
Quoting Radio New Zealand – 14 February 2020
“The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) is advertising f
SI: EQUAL AND FAIR JUSTICE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Feb-2020
“ALL Solomon Islanders should have equal access to justice no matter their gender, age, disability or remoteness of their village.&
OPERATION PLAN OF THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES LAUNCHED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Feb-2020
“THE Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) on Wednesday launch its consolidated Annual Operation Plans (AOP) for the year
SAMOA: CONCERNED VOICED OVER SEASONAL WORK SCHEMES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Feb-2020
“The head of Samoa's Association of Manufacturers and Exporters, Tagaloa Eddie Wilson, says seasonal employment schemes nee
SI: REPORT OF 3 IMMIGRATION OFFICERS HAVING BEEN SUSPENDED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Feb-2020
“THREE Solomon Islands Immigration Officers were suspended for alleged insubordination against the gazetted regulations restricting
UNITED TO TACKLE CORRUPTION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Feb-2020
“A vision of the Pacific united against corruption has been released from last week's first Pacific Regional Anti-Corruptio
INVASIVE RHINO BEETLE OUTSIDE OF NORTH EFATE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Feb-2020
“Officials in Vanuatu have confirmed the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle has spread to areas outside of north Efate.
PORTABLE PRE-FAB BUILDING TO BE USED AS A PROSTHETICS WORKSHOP NEEDED URGENTLY AT THE NRH
Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Feb-2020
A news feature today, Wednesday, tells the story of the Solomon Ports being fully prepared for any possible lockdown scenario as the Covid -19 pandemiSI: SIPA's ENFORCEMENT STRUCTURES ENHANCED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Feb-2020
The PM made his remarks on Monday during the commissioning of the new X-ray equipment for the Solomon Islands Ports Authority...
SI: NEW TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Feb-2020
“The Solomon Islands Department of Immigration (DOI) has issued new directives that "all air passengers who have traveled
SI: REPORT OF VOTE BUYING IN 2019 ELECTIONS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Feb-2020
“Vote buying and cross-border registrations marred a mostly peaceful and democratic election in Solomon Islands last year.
A NEW INITIATIVE TO HELP PACIFIC COUNTRIES MEET CLIMATE CHANGE DEMANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Feb-2020
“An initiative to help Pacific countries meet their global climate commitments has opened its headquarters in Fiji.
&lHELP MUCH NEEDED IN DEALING WITH DEAFNESS IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS.
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Feb-2020
Some years ago I read that deaf people in the Solomon Islands were the most neglected of all the disabled in the country.
SI: SEA MERCY's PLANNED MEDICAL AID TO REMOTE SOLOMON ISLANDS COMMUNITIES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Feb-2020
It is my understanding that the benevolent organization known as Sea Mercy has recently signed a MOU with the Solomon Islands Ministry of Hea
AFRICAN SWINE FEVER
Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Feb-2020
“The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), as the peak body representing private s
MOBILE X-RAY SCANNER AT SOLOMON ISLANDS PORTS AUTHORITY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Feb-2020
“SOLOMON Islands Ports Authority Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Eranda Kotelawala says the new state of the art mobile X-ray scanner
WATER SHORTAGE IN HONIARA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Feb-2020
“HONIARA City is currently facing a water crisis since last week following the shutting down of Solomon Water’s water sou
SI: PREPARATIONS FOR THE PACIFIC GAMES SAID TO BE ON TRACK
Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Feb-2020
“Organisers of the 2023 Pacific Games have dismissed claims that the coronavirus outbreak in China will delay the construction of k
PNG: CONCERN BY CHINA OVER DISCRIMINATION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Feb-2020
“Chinese citizens in Papua New Guinea are being urged to be cautious due to growing discrimination amid the global coronavirus outb
