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
HOPING FOR A MIRACLE AT COP 25 TALKS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Dec-2019
“The talks, known as COP25 in UN parlance, appear to be faltering, according to interviews with negotiators, delegates and observer
SI CHINA OFFERS UNIVERSITY PLACES TO NINETY ONE STUDENTS FROM THE SOLOMONS WHO ARE STILL STUDYING IN TAIWAN
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 12-Dec-2019
Admission offer would be notified to students by the end of January 2020, followed by visa application and pre-departure briefing in Honiara
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT PROGRESS IN THE PACIFIC
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Dec-2019
“UNDP Pacific development economist Matthew Johnson-Idan said the Pacific and Asia led the world in access to broadband internet an
SI: DEFENCE OF LOGGING
Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Dec-2019
“The director of the Solomon Islands environment ministry has defended logging in his country while it calls for dramatic changes a
SI: INSTRUMENTAL INSTRUCTION FOR PASI
Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Dec-2019
I am delighted to be able to announce that the Dionysus Ensemble in Residence for The Commonwealth Resounds, one of only two accredited music
SI: INDEPENDENT COMMISSION AGAINST CORRUPTION TAKING SHAPE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Dec-2019
The Hon. Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare, used the occasion of Anti-Corruption Day on Monday this week to give details of those that that h
PACIFIC LEADERS INCREASINGLY DECRY THE LACK OF ACTION IN DEALING WITH CLIMATE CHANGE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Dec-2019
It is reported by Radio New Zealand today, Wednesday, thatFiji's Prime Minister has hit out at several developed countries during a s
SUGAR TAX BEING IMPOSED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Dec-2019
“New Caledonia will introduce a sugar tax to counter obesity and diabetes.
SI: PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN THE LOCAL LABOUR MARKET
Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Dec-2019
The event was held in collaboration with the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) on 6 December 2019. The event focused o
SAMOA: MEASLES CASES MAY HAVE PEAKED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Dec-2019
“A doctor leading New Zealand's medical response to the measles epidemic in Samoa says the virus is still taking children&a
SI: DEMANDING AN END TO CORRUPTION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Dec-2019
In a united and defiant stand against corruption Solomon Islands yesterday commemorated the International Anti-corruption with a large turnou
PRESS STATEMENT RELATING TO CORRUPTION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Dec-2019
Corruption is a word derived from the Latin word “Corruptus” which means “corrupted” and, in legal te
SI: CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE IMPACT ON FISHERIES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Dec-2019
“Climate change is beginning to have a profound effect on the status and distribution of coastal and ocean habitats the fish and in
WARNING THE OCEANS ARE RUNNING OUT OF OXYGEN
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Dec-2019
An article published in today’s edition of Solomon Times on Line reminds us all that it was forty years ago that 12 Pacific leaders
PACIFIC CHALLENGES HIGHLIGHTED BY ADB
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Dec-2019
Small island developing states must position themselves to take full advantage of opportunities to improve standards of living and accelerate
ANTI-CORRUPTION DAY CELEBRATED IN HONIARA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Dec-2019
“As part of the event a parade will take place this morning from 8.30am from the Honiara City Council (HCC) car park all the way do
MORE DEATHS FROM MEASLES IN SAMOA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Dec-2019
“Sixty-eight people have now died in Samoa due to the measles epidemic.
SI: AGREEMENT SIGNED WITH INDONESIA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Dec-2019
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade Jeremiah Manele and his Indonesian counterpart Ibu Retno Marsudi signed the Development Co
SI: THE SIGNING OF AN AGREEMENT CONSIDERED BENEFICIAL
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Dec-2019
It was reported last week that seven tribes that own aggregate resources in the Tina River area in central Guadalcanal signed an agreement wi
TOP-UP FOR CASHWATER CUSTOMERS OF SOLOMON WATER
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Dec-2019
“SOLOMON Water says it will soon launch its mobile top-up service for its CashWater customers.
A FREE CHILDRENS HEART HOSPITAL FOR FIJI
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Dec-2019
I would like to share what I read published on the website of fijivillage.com.
SI JOURNALISTS ON A VISIT TO CHINA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Dec-2019
“Eleven journalists representing the mainstream media, private sector and Government Communication Unit are currently in China on a
SI: JAPANESE COOPERATION AND ASSISTANCE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Dec-2019
The Government of Japan in terms of its Grassroots Development Assistance Programme has delivered yet another new school classroom in the Sol
FFA MUST CONSIDER CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Dec-2019
The Forum Fisheries Agency says nations want the regional tuna commission to fully recognise the impacts of climate change on Pacific fisheri
AUSTRALIA'S COMMITMENT TO CLIMATE CHANGE CHALLENGED AT COP 25 IN MADRID
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Dec-2019
“Former Tuvalu Prime Minister and climate champion Enele Sopoaga has asked whether countries that refuse to reduce fossil fuel use
SI: GOVT MOVES TO A MORE SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Dec-2019
The Finance Minister, the Hon, Harry Kuma, revealed in his 2020 recent budget speech in Parliament that the country’s Gross Domesti
SI: PURSUING PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Dec-2019
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board Chairman, Mr. Jay Bartlett, in elaborating on why the Chamber decided on the theme
SI: HIDDEN DANGERS IN IMPORTED FOOD PRODUCTS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Dec-2019
Comparatively recently the Solomon Islands Prime Minister, the Hon. Manasseh Sogavare. said non-communicable disease (NCD’s) was th
