SI A CT SCAN FOR THE NRH

Quoting Radio New Zealand 31-Jan-2020

“THE Ministry of Health and Medical Service’s $17 million project is expected to commence this year and it is understood

SI: TEACHER TRAINING

Quoting Radio New Zealand 31-Jan-2020

“ABOUT 95 untrained teachers in the Western Province are undergoing Teachers in Training (TIT) course.

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URGENT NEED FOR CRUTCHES AND WHEEL CHAIRS FOR NRH LIMBLESS PATIENTS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Jan-2020

With the loss of the workshop there will be no more crutches made, not mentioning prosthetics for the hundreds of patients having had limb am

SI: VIRUS PRECAUTION MEASURES IN PLACE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Jan-2020

Tourism Solomons has called on all travellers heading to the Solomon Islands to take “serious heed” of the Solomon Solomo

SI: BIGGER PICTURE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Jan-2020

He stressed the need for the country’s tourism industry to embrace a low-cost, high-impact approach if it was to achieve its object

SI: VIRUS PRECAUTION MEASURES FOR VISITING ARRIVALS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Jan-2020

“ALL incoming international travellers will be subjected to temperature checks on arrival in the country.

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PACIFIC STUDENTS STAYING IN CHINA

Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Jan-2020

The Pacific Islands Forum says there are no arrangements in place to evacuate Pacific students studying in China under its scholarship progra

ADB GIVING A GRANT TO TUVALU FOR CYCLONE RECOVERY

Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Jan-2020

“The Asian Development Bank will provide a $US3 million grant to Tuvalu to assist with its recovery from Cyclone Tino.

PACIFIC TAKING MEASURES TO PREVENT CORONAVIRUS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Jan-2020

“While authorities and the World Health Organisation maintain the risk of an outbreak in the Pacific is low, little is being left t

REACTION IN PNG TO A NEW TAX LEVY ON ROUND LOG EXPORTS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Jan-2020

I was struck by a call in Papua New Guinea also this week when down streaming initiatives were called for following a move by the Papua New G

SI: SEA SEARCH CALLED OFF

Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Jan-2020

“THE search for the nine people who went missing on January 15 between the waters of Western and Choiseul provinces was called off

SI: HOLIDAY OR WEEK-END BREAK IN THE WESTERN PROVINCE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Jan-2020

Those wishing for an exciting week end break or for a longer holiday will find a tropical paradise awaiting them in Solomon Islands Western P

ADB SPENDING ON ENERGY PROJECTS IN THE PACIFIC

Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Jan-2020

According to Radio New Zealand, from which I quote:

“The bank has made $1b available in concessionary loans a

CORONAVIRUS PREVENTION UNDER DISCUSSION IN NZ

Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Jan-2020

A major challenge for New Zealand is to ensure it does not export this coronavirus to Pacific Islands where it could be devastating,"

SI: OPPORTUNITIES FROM THE COMMONWEALTH SECRETARIAT REPORTEDLY BEING MISSED

Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Jan-2020

As an example of what His Excellency reported, I can confirm that the recent visit to Honiara by the UK Dionysus Ensemble to give music educa

SI: PM TALKS OF COMMITMENT TO DEVELOPMENT IN THE PROVINCES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Jan-2020

The Solomon Islands government is committed to upholding recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission report and decentralisi

NZ ESTABLISHING PACIFIC HUB FOR PUBLIC SECTOR STRENGTHENING

Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Jan-2020

“New Zealand has announced the creation of a Pacific-led hub aimed at strengthening public services across the region.

TSI ON THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION

Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Jan-2020

“The chief executive of Transparency Solomon Islands says the fight against corruption should feature more prominently in regional

SAMOA TO HOST SESSION ON RIGHTS OF THE CHILD

Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Jan-2020

“It will be the first time any of the United Nations human rights treaty body committees have met formally outside of Geneva and Ne

SI: HEALTH SERVICES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Jan-2020

The MHMS plan contained an essential package of health services that the government was then providing or was aspiring to provide to its citi

PUTTING SOLOMON ISLANDS NEWS IN PERSPECTIVE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Jan-2020

The recent outbreak of Measles in Samoa and in several other regional neighbor states promoted swift measures by the Solomon Islands Ministry

A CALL FOR BOAT OWNERS TO HOLD A LICENSE TO OPERATE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Jan-2020

“A Chief of Purinabangara, Katupika District in South Choiseul has called on responsible authorities to impose license to boat owne

SI BETTER COMMUNICATING

Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Jan-2020

The aim of the dialogue was to create an enabling environment to find the best way for the media and the Government to work together in provi

SI: GOVERNOR GENERAL SPEAKS OF US COMMITMENT TO THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Jan-2020

“GOVERNOR General Rt Rev. Sir David Vunagi has acknowledged the United States commitment to Solomon Islands development aspirations

SI TOURISM POTENTIAL OF THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Jan-2020

“SOLOMON Islands have the potential to develop itself into one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the region.

NEW MORTUARY FACILITY AT THE NATIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL

Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Jan-2020

“THE National Referral Hospital (NRH) on Friday marked another important milestone in the opening of the new mortuary.

A NEW ZEALAND COMMUNITY AIDS THE REFURBISHMENT OF A HEALTH CENTRE IN MALAITA

Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Jan-2020

It was of real interest to me to learn of the refurbishing given my concern for the general state of similar health facilities in the country

HEPATITIS B CAMPAIGN TO BE LAUNCHED TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE DISEASE.

Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Jan-2020

Quoting Dr Jackson Rakei, the Director of the HIV unit at the Ministry of Health and Medical Services the article went on to say.

SAMOA TO GET A BIGGER PLANE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Jan-2020

“Samoa's Minister for Public Enterprise says the country's national airline will replace the aircraft it uses betwe

TRANSITING OF ILLICIT DRUGS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Jan-2020

The discovery of the cocain served to substantiate concerns by the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police at their conference last August when it w

PACIFIC COUNTRIES STEPPING UP DEFENCES AGAINST CORONAVIRUS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Jan-2020

“The Pacific is stepping up defences against the coronavirus, with many countries introducing health screenings at airports and sea

APPRECIATION OF RADIO NEW ZEALAND

Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Jan-2020

Thirty years on the service has developed and established itself as the region's most comprehensive and reliable source of regional n

SI: GENDER EQUALITY EXPLAINED

Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Jan-2020

“THE concept of gender equality has been misinterpreted by many Solomon Islanders.

“That's

SI: SPOL DONATE EMPTY DRUMS TO HCC FOR RUBBISH COLLECTION

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jan-2020

“SOUTH Pacific Oil (SPOL) on Wednesday handed over 300 empty drums to the Honiara city council (HCC) as part of efforts to clean up

SI: PROACTIVE ACTION AGAINST THE IMPORTATION OF CORONAVIRUS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jan-2020

“The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) is taking proactive action to prevent possible importation of novel coronavirus

SEA SAFETY REVIEW SEEMS NEEDED IN THE SOLOMONS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jan-2020

Once again it seems a boating tragedy has occurred at sea in Solomon Islands coastal waters.

According to a report carr

NEW USA AMBASSADOR TO THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jan-2020

“The United States Ambassador to Solomon Islands, Erin Elizabeth McKee, today presented her credentials to Governor-General Sir Dav

PRECAUTIONS AGAINST CORONAVIRUS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jan-2020

“Countries across the Pacific are monitoring their borders in an effort to stave off any cases of coronavirus.

DENGUE ON THE RISE IN THE MARSHALL ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jan-2020

“The hospital in Majuro is overflowing, its doctors exhausted, its wards strained, budgets withered, and no end in sight. Every day

SI: WOMEN WORKING TO PROTECT SEA TURTLES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jan-2020

A news release from EcoWatch and published today, Thursday, by Solomon Times on Line tells the story of how women from the communit

SAMOA: HEALTHIER FOODS INTRODUCED TO LOCAL MARKETS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jan-2020

“Samoa's main markets in Apia will soon have vendors selling nutritious food as part of an initiative to introduce healthy

GENDER EQUALITY NEEDING TO SPEED UP IN THE PACIFIC

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jan-2020

“Most Pacific countries are still behind the rest of the world in removing barriers to women's economic participation and r

EU SEEKING CLOSER TIES WITH VANUATU

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jan-2020

“The European Union's new ambassador for the Pacific has presented his credentials in Vanuatu.

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PNG SCHOOL FEES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jan-2020

“Parents and guardians of students attending Papua New Guinea government schools will be expected to pay 37 percent of tuition fees

SI: CJ OFFERS CONDOLENCES OVER AUSTRALIAN BUSH FIRES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Jan-2020

“This was when he was acknowledging Australia as the main donor partner to Solomon Islands for the judiciary, at the opening of the

ALERT NOTICE: NEW VIRUS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Jan-2020

“New Caledonia has begun checking on travellers in response to the coronavirus outbreak in the Chinese city of Wuhan.

SI: 9 MISSING AFTER BOAT FOUND CAPSIZED

Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Jan-2020

“Police in Solomon Islands are searching for nine people missing from a boat found in Isabel province.

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FIJIAN SOLDIERS DEPLOYED TO FIGHT BUSH FIRES IN AUSTRALIA

Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Jan-2020

“More than 50 Fijian military personnel have been briefed on how to tackle the bushfire crisis in Australia.

SI: LAW AND CONCIENCE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Jan-2020

His Honour the Chief Justice, Sir Albert Palmer, last week reiterated his call to have legal education introduced into the school curriculum.

SEAWEED THIOUGHT TO BE POTECTING CORAL REEFS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Jan-2020

“A common seaweed could throw a lifeline to precious coral reefs, according to a new study from Victoria University of Wellington.&

IMPORTANT UN RULING ON RETURNING CLIMATE CHANGE REFUGEES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Jan-2020

“People fleeing immediate danger due to the climate crisis cannot be forced to return home, the UN has said.

SI: PRIME MINISTER EXPRESSES SYMPATHY OVER AUSTRALIA's BUSH FIRES

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 20-Jan-2020

“Speaking on Thursday at an event held to raise funds for the bush fire victims in Australia, he said Australia as a neighbour has

SI: A CALL FOR THE BANNING OF BUTANE GAS CANISTERS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Jan-2020

“AUTHORITIES should ban the import the import of butane gas canister into the country because of its dangerous and hazardous effect

NEW ADB CHIEF TAKES OFFICE

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 20-Jan-2020

“ADB has been a trusted partner of the region for more than half a century, supporting strong growth that has improved the lives of

SI: CHIEF JUSTICE CALLS FOR LEGAL EDUCATION

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 20-Jan-2020

“Sir Albert in his opening address for the legal year in 2006 had suggested that legal education be taught, lived and applied, in G

PREPARING FOR AN INCREASE IN TOURIST NUMBERS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Jan-2020

The head of the authority, Petero Manufolau, said the new status paved the way for marketing Kiribati and lent more weight to the country&

SI: A LOOK AT UNEMPLOYMENT AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT NEEDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Jan-2020

The Solomon Island economy is still largely dependent on agriculture and forestry, albeit with a growing reduction in round log exports, and

CYCLONE TINO CAUSES DAMAGE IN TONGA

Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Jan-2020

“The storm brought winds of up to 180 km/hr and torrential rain but it had weakened and moved out of the area and cyclone warnings

HUNDREDS LEFT HOMELESS FROM FLOODING IN PNG's EASTERN HIGHLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jan-2020

“Flash flooding in Papua New Guinea's Eastern Highlands has left hundreds of people homeless. “The Post Courier r

EVACUATIONS AND PROPERTY DAMAGE IN TUVALU ARISING FROM CYCLONE TINO

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 18-Jan-2020

“Hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes in Tuvalu, with strong winds and giant waves churned up by Cyclone Tino ca

SI: FAMILY THE BEDROCK OF THE NATION

Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Jan-2020

A story which featured in the online publication ‘Solomon Times’ yesterday, Thursday, told the story of a young Solomon I

SAMOA: RESTRICTIONS ON ALCOHOL ADS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Jan-2020

"There are no restrictions, for example, on times when advertisements of alcohol can be televised or broadcast, which often occurs a

PALAU SUPPORTING AUSTRALIAN BUSH FIRES APPEAL

Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Jan-2020

“The Office of the President of Palau has appealed to the island's people to get behind an appeal created to support commun

KIRIBATI TOURISM POTENTIAL

Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Jan-2020

“The head of the authority, Petero Manufolau, said the new status paved the way for marketing Kiribati and lent more weight to the

SI: THE VALUE OF MUSIC EDUCATION

Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Jan-2020

During the past fortnight they were given instrument instruction under expert guidance, shown how to write music and performed in public befo

VANUATU STOPPING KAVA EXPORT LICENCES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Jan-2020

“The head of Vanuatu's agriculture ministry has suspended the issuing and renewal of all kava export licences, citing conce

SAMOA: STYROFOAM BAN DELAYED FOR 6 MONTHS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Jan-2020

“A senior officer of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment confirmed the ban had been postponed to allow local companie

MEASLES PREVENTION MEASURES IN PNG

Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Jan-2020

"With the outbreaks that have happened, they have been contained by the provincial health authorities. A lot of measures have been p

NEW ZEALAND's HIGH COMMISSIONER TO THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 15-Jan-2020

“The New Zealand high commissioner said she would continue to embrace the good relationship between both countries and to endure th

OCEAN TEMPERATURE RISE IN 2019

Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Jan-2020

“The authors - a team of US and Chinese scientists who compiled data from nearly 4000 sensors across the oceans - say it shows the

NEW ZEALAND AID - A CALL FOR MORE TRANSPARENCY

Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Jan-2020

“The New Zealand Aid and Development Dialogues group, which analyses New Zealand's development aid, said the policy focusse

KIRIBATI SET FOR CHINESE TOUR GROUPS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Jan-2020

The Tourism Authority of Kiribati has welcomed Beijing's decision, which follows last week's visit to China by the Kiribati p

SI: JOBS FOR RURAL YOUTHS IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR

Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Jan-2020

I believe it is fair to say, however, that the youth in rural areas express a preference for non-farm work, especially youths that have funct

SAMOA: MEASLES EPIDEMIC BRINGS MENTAL HEALTH TOLL

Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Jan-2020

"It's a weird experience for them because of this traumatic disease and the circumstances they have gone through, the trauma