SI: MORE SCHOLARSHIPS ON OFFER IN 2020
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 13-Jan-2020
“Besides, the Minister also told Parliament during the sine die motion last month that the government has attracted number of schol
THE CREATION OF A PRODUCTIVE VEGETABLE GARDEN WITH VERY LITTLE MEANS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Jan-2020
I first of all used the portion of barren ground adjoining the prison. Starting with just one donated spade and a fork, s
SI: YOUTH EMPLOYMENT IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Jan-2020
Since the speech at the start of the year by His Excellency the Governor-General, Sir David Vunagi, GCMG, in which he raised concerns for the
WORLD BANK SUPPORT FOR VANUATU
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Jan-2020
“The World Bank has committed $US10 million in support to Vanuatu to strengthen the nation's resilience to disasters, suppo
SI: FUND RAISING TO AID AUSTRALIAN BUSH FIRES
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 12-Jan-2020
“Commenting about the fundraising activities, Mane said they have agreed on two major Corporate Dinners, the first on January 16th
HONIARA: WASTE MANAGEMENT SCHEME AND PROPOSALS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Jan-2020
Apart from giving out public information on the issue of waste management, the HCC is aiming to establish a Waste Management and Control Divi
SI: BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONER MEETS WITH PM
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 10-Jan-2020
“BRITISH High Commissioner to Solomon Islands His Excellency Brian James Jones has paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Manasseh
SI: PASI TRAINING
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Jan-2020
The young musicians that are members of the Solomon Islands Piano Association (PASI) are mid-way through their first week of an intensive pro
SIG EXTENDS SYMPATHY TO AUSTRALIA OVER BUSH FIRES
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 08-Jan-2020
THE Government has conveyed message of condolences to the Australian Prime Minister, the government and people of Australia on the loss of li
NEW AUTOMATED WEATHER STATION FOR TONGA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Jan-2020
“The installation of new automated weather stations and two sea level monitors in Tonga is expected to boost disaster preparedness
DRIP-FEED IRRIGATION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Jan-2020
Food security is on the minds of many in the Solomon Islands and I have been giving some thought how more efficient farming, hardier crops an
SI: COMMENT ON TOURISM MARKETING STRATEGY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Jan-2020
While the tourism sector in the Solomon Islands is small and yet fully developed compared to many other P
KIRIBATI: MOU SIGNED WITH CHINA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Jan-2020
“Kiribati's President Taneti Maamau signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work on BRI during a week-long visit to Beijing
PACIFIC LEADERS OFFER SUPPORT OVER AUSTRALIAN BUSH FIRES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Jan-2020
“The Vanuatu Daily Post reports Mr Napat saying Vanuatu had "watched in awe" as volunteer rural
SI: CORAL SEA CABLE SYSTEM UNDER A TRIAL PERIOD
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 06-Jan-2020
“THE Solomon Submarine Cable has announced four licensed operators in the country that are now connected to the International Coral
SI: CLIMATE FUNDING SLASHED
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 06-Jan-2020
“It has been said here again and again that Climate change and rising sea levels are devouring the low-lying lands of the Solomon I
SI: HIGH TAX ON FARMERS SLOWING THE ECONOMY
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 06-Jan-2020
“Managing Director of the Kokonut Pacific Solomon Islands (KPSI), Mr Bob Pollard said the high tax and high charges imposed for ser
PNG OFFERS SUPPORT TO AUSTRALIA IN DEALING WITH DEADLY BUSH FIRES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Jan-2020
“He said he had been in constant communication with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, and if invited PNG would send 1000 co
PNG OFFERS CONDOLENCES AND SUPPORT TO AUSTRALIA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Jan-2020
“Two more bushfire deaths on Kangaroo Island, in remote South Australia, have brought to 23 the number of people killed in fires ac
SI: TAKING A LOOK AT THE INFORMAL SECTOR
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Jan-2020
The informal sector in the Solomon Islands has considerably reduced the ability of the state to collect taxes and it would not be possible to
SI: ENHANCING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE INFORMAL SECTOR
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Jan-2020
Our education system has also not able to define how to meet our manpower needs. I think we have not recognized the importance of vocational
AQUACULTURE UNDER CONSIDERATION FOR FOOD SECURITY IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Jan-2020
Here in Thailand, from where I write, fish farming is quite extensive and very largely initiated throughout the country by his late Majesty K
27 CONFIRMED CASES OF MEASLES IN FIJI
Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Jan-2020
“It said the latest confirmed cases are a 12 year-old from Sakoca in Tacirua who is linked to a previous case in the same area, and
CHINA PROMISES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Jan-2020
I believe it is fair to say that the move away from Taiwan has perplexed many Solomon Islanders, who have been debating the implications for
A STARK WARNING OVER THE FUTURE OF THE PLANET
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Jan-2020
Solomon Islands and the world awake today to a new year and a new decade in which humanity risk irreparably damaging the Earth with climate c
PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS ARRIVE IN HONIARA TO GIVE INSTRUMENT TRAINING AND MUSIC EDUCATION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Jan-2020
The three professional musicians of Dionysus Ensemble arrived in Honiara to-day and were met on arrival at Henderson International Airport by
FIJI's PLASTIC BAG BAN
Quoting Radio New Zealand 31-Dec-2019
“Marshall Islands, Vanuatu, Niue, Samoa and New Zealand's bans are already in effect while the Pacific's most popul
SI: LOOKING TOWARDS UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE AND THE RESTORATION OF AREA HEALTH CENTRES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 31-Dec-2019
Twenty years on from that first meeting of Pacific Islands Health Ministers, in 2015. there was a review of the vision of Healthy Islands whe
SOLOMON AIRLINES HELPS TO SUPPORT TWO FOOTBALL INTERNATIONALS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Dec-2019
“Henderson Eels winger Joses Nawo and Laugu United FC striker Atkin Kaua are expected to start training with the Tarxien Rainbows F
WORLD VISION HELPING COMMUNITIES AHEAD OF THE PACIFIC CYCLONE SEASON
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Dec-2019
“World Vision supported more than 180 households recently affected by the Ambae volcano evacuation in Vanuatu, with hippo rollers -
STATE OF EMERGENCY LIFTED IN SAMOA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Dec-2019
The state of emergency in Samoa, declared due to the measles epidemic, has ended following a special Cabinet meeting.
A PUSH FOR BETTER TUNA DATA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Dec-2019
“The entire system for both industry and island fisheries managers revolves around estimates of the tonnage - a deficiency the Mars
2019 - A FRUITFUL YEAR IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Dec-2019
Details of what the Prime Minister said during his speech were published in the Solomon Star newspaper today, 27 December 2019, from which I
SI: FRUITFUL YEAR FOR THE SIG
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 27-Dec-2019
“THE last eight months of the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) have been so fruitful, says the Prime Minister
SI: CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT IN DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Dec-2019
I have followed events of the year (2019) in the Solomon Islands from afar and as the year draws to an end I take heart from the many positiv
CARING AND UNITY - A MESSAGE FOR THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Dec-2019
Later that night and since then I have thought of those words and now, at Christmas, I try to put them into context with the ‘wanto
NEW APPROACH CALLED FOR AFTER COP 25 FAILS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Dec-2019
“Pacific countries and climate activists are calling for an overhaul of how the world tackles climate change, after this month&
MARINE SANCTUARY FOR PALAU
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Dec-2019
“The Palau National Marine Sanctuary will cover an area of about 500,000 square kilometres - the nation's Exclusive Economi
TONGA TO RATIFY PACER - Plus
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Dec-2019
“But Kaniva News reports that in discussions with the Auckland Tongan community last week ne
COP 25 UTTERLY DISAPPOINTING
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Dec-2019
“Forum chair and Tuvalu Prime Minister, Kausea Natano, said the lack of ambition and urgency displayed at the talks was "v
A CHRISTMAS PAST IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Dec-2019
Inspired a little by the Dickens tale, A Christmas Carol, I would like to share with you a true story of a past occasion when circumstances w
SI: ENVIRONMENTAL AND POLLUTION MATTERS RELATING TO HONIARA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Dec-2019
My initial reaction to what the Prime Minister said was to envisage a green environment for Honiara very much like what I know Singapore to b
A PROPOSED MEDICAL MISSION TO THE SOLOMON ISLANDS IN JULY 2020
Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Dec-2019
Have you heard of the organization styled “Medical Mission Trip?” Perhaps not, like myself, but I came across e
TOP UK MUSICIANS TRAVELLING TO HONIARA TO GIVE INSTRUMENT INSTRUCTION TO YOUNGTERS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Dec-2019
Your readers will know that I have written several times in recent months about the proposed visit to Honiara of the Dionysus Ensem
SI: ADB ASSISTANCE PLAN FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO URBAN HEALTH SERVICES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Dec-2019
I am aware that the Asia Development Bank (ADB) has proposed a “transaction technical assistance” (TRTA) plan of $700,000
GUARDIAN CLASS PATROL BOAT FOR THE RSIPF
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 19-Dec-2019
“The maritime capability of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force has been boosted with the commissioning of the new Guardian clas
SI: TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS ORDERED IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS OVER MEASLES IN NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Dec-2019
A statement from the Solomon Islands health ministry, issued on 11 December, said everyone travelling to Solomon Islands must present a trave
CALL FOR AN INQUIRY INTO THE MEASLES EPIDEMIC IN SAMOA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Dec-2019
Toleafoa told the Samoa Observer that measles infections typically only had minor health consequences for infected patients
SAMOA: MEASLES VACCINATIONS TO BE COMPULSARY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Dec-2019
“From next month, it will be compulsory for every child in Samoa to be vaccinated against measles when they reach the eligible age
THE ENDURING STRENGTH OF CHRISTIANITY AND THE CHURCH IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Dec-2019
As I recall, the public school curriculum in the Solomon Islands includes an hour of optional weekly religious education, with the content de
CONSIDERING OCEAN THERMAL ENERGY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Dec-2019
The national government on Monday announced the formal completion of a financing agreement for the Tina River Hydropower Development Project,
OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEW FEMALE MP
Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Dec-2019
“Speaking to the Solomon Star, Maefai, 44, credited her overwhelming victory to the supporters of her late husband Charles Maefai,
NEW AUSTRALIAN HIGH COMMISSIONER TO THE SI NAMED
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 18-Dec-2019
Dr Strahan is a senior career officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and is currently First Assistant Secretary, Sou
SI: TWO NURSES SENT TO HELP IN SAMOA
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 18-Dec-2019
“Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services Pauline McNeil revealed the deployment while speaking at the co
PNG: PEOPLE URGED TO WORK THEIR LAND
Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Dec-2019
“Ian Ling-Stuckey said significant funding had been allocated to the agriculture sector in the 2020 budget, in particular to assist
SI: ENCOURAGING BIO-DIVERSITY CONSERVATION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Dec-2019
Hopes to filling the gap of diminishing logging industry in the country and help mitigate climate change issues was discussed during the rece
SI: 71 NEW REGISTERED NURSES
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 17-Dec-2019
“This was after they attended a Registration Ceremony and Commissioning program at the South Sea Evangelistic Church (SSEC), Centra
AUSTRALIAN SUPPORT FOR THE TINA HYDRO PROJECT IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Dec-2019
“The Solomon Islands has secured finance to construct a new hydroelectric scheme with the support of Pacific island neighbors, that
SI: BRINGING BROADBAND CONNECTIVITY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Dec-2019
As 2019 draws to a close I have been thinking about what next year might herald for the Solomon Islands with the advent of the Coral Sea Cabl
SI: HYDRO SCHEME TO COMMENCE IN JANUARY 2020
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Dec-2019
“Six financing organisations, including the World Bank Group, have come together to provide grants and loans to make the vision of
PACIFIC TUNA MANAGEMENT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Dec-2019
“Graham Pilling said stocks of all four main tuna species - Albacore, Bigeye, Skipjack and Yellowfin - were being managed and maint
NEW BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONER TO THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 16-Dec-2019
“This was when H.E Dr. Jones paid a courtesy call to Prime Minister Sogavare last week and to present a copy of his Letter of Intro
INITIATION OF CBSP PROJECT/SCHEME
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Dec-2019
The CBSP is a result of several years of community consultations that paved the way for the idea and design of the pilot project and demonstr
COMMUNITY BENEFIT SUPPORT PROJECTS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Dec-2019
When initiating the CBSP at Tina Village, the Hon. Minister of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE) Bradley Tovosia, said the gove
JAPANSE GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR SOLOMON ISLANDS SCHOOLS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Dec-2019
Coming just days after the Japanese Government, in terms of its Grassroots Development Assistance Programme to the Solomon Islands, delivered
SI: NEW TUNA PRODUCT IN KOKONUT OIL
Quoting Solomon Star newspaper 14-Dec-2019
“Managing Director Bob Pollard said the Tuna was originally from the Soltuna but the oil used is from the coconut oil from Solomon
IS IT TIME FOR THE SOLOMON ISLANDS TO HAVE NATIONAL FILM ARCHIVES?
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Dec-2019
With this in mind, I believe the Solomon Islands should seriously consider augmenting the services provided by the National Library, which wa
SI: FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT TO AID EMPLOYMENT AND THE NATIONAL ECONOMY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Dec-2019
I immediately lent my support to the government’s proposals indicating I had witnessed such schemes in operation in Thailand and ga
SI: THIRD FEMALE MP IN PARLIAMENT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Dec-2019
“According to results released by the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission, early on Saturday morning, Mrs Maefai polled 3371 votes
SI: BUILDING FOR THE 2023 PACIFIC GAMES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Dec-2019
Pacific Games Council president Vidhya Lakhan said he was comfortable with the rate of progress towards the 2023 Games but acknowledged there
CHINA REPORTED TO BE GREENING
Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Dec-2019
At the Madrid talks there has been much criticism and finger pointing at those nations that are considered major polluters and the impact the
SOLOMON ISLANDS TEENAGE CLIMATE CHANGE ACTIVIST
Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Dec-2019
As a young Pacific Islander at COP25, it is very important that I listen to how other Pacific island nations are dealing with clima
5000 CASES OF MEASLES RECORDED IN SAMOA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Dec-2019
According to the latest figures released today, 5080 measles cases have been reported since the outbreak began, with 85 recorded in the last
COMPLETION OF THE CORAL SEA CABLE SYSTEM
Quoting Solomon Times on Line 13-Dec-2019
“The 4,700km Coral Sea cable as well as the 730km Solomon Islands domestic network were officially signed off by the department of
