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
SI: MOHMS ON HIGH ALERT FOR MEASLES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Dec-2019
“Children are most at risk during a measles outbreak,” the Permanent Secretary for Health, Pauline McNeil said.
SI: SOME TREES RECOVER FROM RHINO BEETLE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Dec-2019
“The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock’s Biosecurity Department has completed a clean-up of the Coconut Rhinoceros Be
COP 25 TALKS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Dec-2019
The entire UN climate talk process might have to be reviewed if nothing is achieved this year, a Niue government minister says.
SI: CHARITY AID
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Dec-2019
The latest arrivals will bring the number of hospital beds delivered to the NRH over 135 and in addition to beds; the hospital has received m
MEASLES EPIDEMIC IN SAMOA HUGE SAYS UNICEF
Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Dec-2019
“The main challenge for UNICEF staff working in Samoa during the measles epidemic is the increase in hospital admissions, the child
PACIFIC NATIONS DEMAND GREATER COMMITMENT AT COP 25 TALKS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Dec-2019
TheSmall island countries in the Pacific are demanding greater commitments at this week's Madrid climate talks, saying what's been done so fGREENING HONIARA AND PROVINCIAL CENTRES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Dec-2019
In his speech, during the Business Excellence Awards (BEA) last weekend, the Prime Minister, the Hon.SOLOMON ISLANDS GOVERNMENT SAID TO BE FUNDING A CT SCAN FOR THE NATIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL IN 2020
Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Dec-2019
Writing in the Island Sun newspaper yesterday, Ben Bilua, said the DCGA vows to fund a new computerized Tomography-Scan (CT-Scan) at the Nati
CONTROL OF TUNA FISHERIES THE SUBJECT OF A PACIFIC MEETING
Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Dec-2019
Researchers are calling for the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission to better address its fisheries management challenges.
UN 75 CONVENTION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Dec-2019
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has announced that next year’s commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the United NatiVACCINES ARRIVE IN FIJI
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Dec-2019
“A batch of 200,000 measles vaccines has arrived in Fiji from India, prompting the second phase of the country's measles im
SI: VACCINE DELIVERIES BY DRONES?
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Dec-2019
Last week in Honiara the DCGA’s Malaria Roadmap was launched by His Royal Highness Prince Charles and in a concerted effort to rid malaria fromNEW APTC COUNTRY DIRECTOR FOR THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Dec-2019
The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Abigail Chang as the new Country Director for Solomon IslNZDF SUPPORTING SAMOA IN ITS MEASLES EFFORTS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Dec-2019
New Zealand's Defence Force is providing logistics support as Samoa continues to battle against a deadly measles epidemic.BIG CHANGE AFOOT FOR MALAITA?
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Dec-2019
THE Democratic Coalition for Advancement (DCGA) like other past governments have again included Malaita province when it comes to national projects.BINA HARBOUR A GAME CHANGER SAYS SOLOMON ISLANDS PM
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 03-Dec-2019
THE proposed Bina Harbour project in Malaita has the potential to move this country forward.VACCINES ARRIVE IN FIJI TO COMBAT MEASLES OUTBREAK
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Dec-2019
A batch of 200,000 measles vaccines has arrived in Fiji from India, prompting the second phase of the country's measles immunisation
MALAITA PREMIER LAUDS GOVT FOR LISTING BINA HARBOUR
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 02-Dec-2019
Malaita Province Premier Daniel Suidani has applauded the national government for making the Bina Harbour Tuna processing plant project a top prioritySI; RESPONSE SERVICES TO FAMILY VIOLENCE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Dec-2019
In 2016, the Solomon Islands Family Protection Act (FPA) came into force setting out new provisions and stipulations for service responses under the fPACIFIC COUNTRIES WANTING CLIMATE ACTION AT COP 25
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Dec-2019
“Pacific countries will be trying to apply as much pressure as possible in the latest round of UN climate talks, says the director
SAMOA: DONATIONS TO GO THROUGH THE GOVERNMENT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Dec-2019
“The Chair of Samoa's Disaster Assistance Centre has requested that fundraising and donations related to the country
SAMOA: MEASLES DEATHS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Dec-2019
“The death toll from the measles epidemic in Samoa has climbed to 44.
SI: SCOUTING VALUES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Dec-2019
“Be Prepared in Body by making yourself strong and active and able to do the right thing at the right moment, and do it.&
SAMOA: MEASLES DEATHS RISE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Dec-2019
“The death toll in Samoa's measles epidemic has risen to 48, with another four people dying this weekend.
SAMOA: GOVERNMENT ALLOCATES MORE MONEY TO TACKLE THE MEASLES EPIDEMIC
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Nov-2019
“The Samoa government has allocated $US2.5 million to help relief work around the measles epidemic.
SA: THE CLAIMED MALARIA LINK TO DEAFNESS AND HEARING LOSS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Nov-2019
Last week His Royal Highness Prince Charles, during his brief visit to the Solomon Islands, launched the Solomon Islands Ocean Poli
SI: 45 STUDENTS AT TWO TRAINING CENTRES LEAVE WITH LIFE SKILLS CERTIFICATES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Nov-2019
For the 15 males, each of them received a too-box loaded with various hand tools for carpentry whilst for the girls; each of them received a
SI: VISUAL IMPAIRMENT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Nov-2019
Just over a year ago, the Medical Superintendent of the National Referral Hospital (NRH), Dr. John Hue, spoke during ‘World Sight D
TONGA: VACCINATION TARGET
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Nov-2019
“Health authorities in Tonga say they are close to having achieved their measles vaccination targets and are hopeful the rate of ne
NZ STRENGTHENING RELATIONS THROUGH PARLIAMENTARY FORUM
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Nov-2019
“Political leaders from 11 Pacific countries have been hosted in New Zealand this week, as part of the Pacific Parliamentary Forum.
NZ SENDING MORE MEDICAL STAFF AND SUPPLIES TO SAMOA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Nov-2019
“New Zealand will be sending more medical staff and supplies to help Samoa tackle its measles outbreak, including another 100,000 v
3.94 BILLION BUDGET FOR THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Nov-2019
Minister of Finance and Treasury, Honorable Harry Kuma unveiled the 3.94 billion national budget in Parliament on Tuesday.
42 DEATHS FROM MEASLES IN SAMOA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Nov-2019
“There have been three more measles-related deaths in Samoa, taking the toll to 42 since the outbreak began in October.
SI: SAN ISIDRO HOLDS A GRADUATION CEREMONY
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 29-Nov-2019
“SAN Isidro Christian Care Centre in Visale, North West Guadalcanal has successfully held its 2019 annual graduation over the weeke
SI: A CALL MADE FOR COMPULSORY EDUCATION
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 28-Nov-2019
“EDUCATION should be made compulsory for the nation’s children, a top educationist has suggested.
COSTLY X-RAY MACHINE ACQUIRED BY SIPA
Quoting the Island Sun newspaper 28-Nov-2019
“SOLOMON Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) trading as Solomon Ports yesterday took delivery of a $16 million X-Ray machine, which is certa
PNG HEALTH AUTHORIIES ON ALERT OVER MEASLES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Nov-2019
“People in Papua New Guinea have been urged to get fully vaccinated against measles before travelling overseas.
SI: A CALL MADE FOR COMPULSORY EDUCATION (2)
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 28-Nov-2019
“EDUCATION should be made compulsory for the nation’s children, a top educationist has suggested.
200 EVACUATED AS OCEAN SWELLS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Nov-2019
“About 200 people evacuated their homes in the capital of the Marshall Islands on Wednesday after big waves caused ocean inundation
MEASLES CASES IN FIJI
Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Nov-2019
“Three more people have contracted measles in Fiji. The health ministry says there are now 13 cases in the country.
SI: WASTE MANAGEMENT INITIATIVE
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 27-Nov-2019
FRIENDS of the City President Judah Suimae says he really appreciated the ‘School Re-thinking Plastic Initiative’ program
WHO BOSS VISITING HONIARA
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 27-Nov-2019
“WORLD Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director Dr Takeshi Kasai arrives here today to meet with health leaders and to reinforce
BINA HARBOUR NEWS
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 27-Nov-2019
“THE Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) had announced its major government projects to be progressed in 2020.&l
PRINCE CHARLES ADDRESSES GATHERING IN PIDJIN
Quoting Solomon Times on Line 27-Nov-2019
“Prince Charles has delighted a crowd of Solomon Islanders by addressing them in their native pidgin on Monday, concluding his firs
BINA HARBOUR PROJECT SET TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN 2020
Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Nov-2019
Andrew Fanasia, writing in the Solomon Times today, Wednesday, said the DCGA had announced its major government projects to be progressed in
SAMOA's MEASLES CRISIS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Nov-2019
“There's been another death in Samoa's measles epidemic, bringing the toll to 33.
