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.
SI: PRINCE CHARLES TOURS HONIARA BASED FFA
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 26-Nov-2019
“Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) on Monday hosted His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales on a visit to FFA headquarter
SI: OCEAN POLICY AND MALARIA ROADMAP
Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Nov-2019
“PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare says the two launched documents, the Solomon Islands National Ocean Policy and Malaria Eliminatio
SI: BUSINESS WANTS LOWER POWER TARIFFS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Nov-2019
“The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry is calling on the government and the local power utility company to urgently
TONGA GETS $500,000 FROM THE GREEN CLIMATE FUND WITH SUPPORT FROM THE COMMONWEALTH
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Nov-2019
“The Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub has helped Tonga secure a grant to put the country on the path towards low carbon emis
SI: WESTERN PROVINCE AS A HOLIDAY DESTINATION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Nov-2019
An adventure holiday of a life time awaits travellers wanting a diving holiday in the Solomon Islands Western Province.
APPOINTMENT OF THE NEW USA AMBASSADOR TO THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Nov-2019
“The U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby has just announced the arrival of H.E. Erin, Elizabeth McKee from California, to be the Ambassado
THE LATE PRESIDENT J F K AND HIS HISTORICAL CONNECTION WITH THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Nov-2019
56 years ago today, 22 November 1963, as a young police inspector on duty in Ndola in the then Northern Rhodesia(now Zambia) and dealing with
SI: ARRIVAL OF HRH PRINCE CHARLES
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 23-Nov-2019
According to his schedule, the prince and his delegation should touch down at Honiara International Airport at around 8.30pm.
RISE IN MEASLES CASES IN FIJI
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Nov-2019
“There's been another confirmed case of measles in Fiji, bringing the total count to 10.
HR THE PRINCE OF WALES ARRIVES IN HONIARA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Nov-2019
The Prince of Wales is known to be a keen environmentalist and one who cares deeply for those countries and peoples suffering the impact of c
SI: MISSING INFORMATION ON RE-FORESTATION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Nov-2019
According to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Forestry and Research (MOFR) Vaeno Vigulu managing and conserving the nation’s
MEASLES CASULATIES IN SAMOA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Nov-2019
The death toll from Samoa's measles epidemic has risen to 20, with 202 cases recorded in the past day.
SI: HELPING THE NRH
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Nov-2019
Apart from being over-burdened with patients suffering from non-communicable diseases (NCD’s) the hospital’s services inc
REPORTED THREATS BY LANDOWNERS IN THE WESTERN PROVINCE
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 21-Nov-2019
A LANDOWNING group in Western Province has threatened to disrupt international flights to Munda International Airport unless monies due to th
SI: CLIMATE CHANGE AND FOOD SECURITY IN ONTONG JAVA
Quoting the Island Sun newspaper 21-Nov-2019
FOOD security in Ontong Java should be prioritized as the Atoll Islands faces environmental, social and economic challenges in the future, a
SAMOA: IMMUNISATION CAMPAIGN UNDERWAY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Nov-2019
Samoa's government has launched a mass measles immunisation campaign nationwide.
SI: JAPAN FUNDING HENDERSON AIRPORT UPGRADE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Nov-2019
Today 17 months on from the signing of that deal, it has been announced that a Japanese corporation has been awarded a multi-million dollar contrSI: A DIVING PARADISE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Nov-2019
The Solomon Islands are a key part to the Coral Triangle and easily rival other Indo-Pacific dive travel destination, with fabulous coral reefs, diverUNICEF SUPPORTING SAMOA OVER MEASLES CRISIS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Nov-2019
UNICEF is supporting the Government of Samoa to respond to a measles outbreak in the country.SI: SUPPORT LACKING FOR THOSE WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Nov-2019
She was reporting on an interview with Dr. Paul Orotaloa, the Head of the Mental Health Division.NINE CASES OF MEASLES REPORTED IN FIJI
Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Nov-2019
“The number of measles cases in Fiji has risen to nine, as restrictions are placed on the limited supplies of the vaccine against i
SI: ANTICIPATING INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENTS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Nov-2019
Charles Hawksley is Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Studies at the University of Wollongong wrote earlier this year in the publication ESAMOA: MEASLES OUTBREAK REPORTED TO HAVE CLAIMED THE LIVES OF 15 CHILDREN
Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Nov-2019
At least 15 children in Samoa are understood to have died from measles, or its complications, as the epidemic takes hold in Samoa.FIJI RECRUITING WORKERS FROM VANUATU TO CUT SUGAR CANE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Nov-2019
A labour shortage in Fiji's sugarcane industry has forced the government to recruit workers from Vanuatu.TELEMEDICINE FOR THE SOLOMON ISLANDS WITH THE ADVENT OF BROADBAND AND FAST INTERNET?
Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Nov-2019
I was immediately interested because I could envisage how telemedicine could be beneficial to the distribution of health related services via electronNZ SENDS MORE NURSES TO SAMOA TO HELP WITH THE MEASLES OUTBREAK
Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Nov-2019
New Zealand has announced a deployment of 18 more vaccination nurses to support the Samoan government's response to the measles epidemic.SI: ROTARY INTERNATIONAL (AUSTRALIA) BUILDS 8 NEW DENTAL CLINICS IN HONIARA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Nov-2019
This story of outstanding generosity and dental health support is worth sharing, and I will quote from the online report.SI: MEASLES PREPAREDNESS BY THE SOLOMON ISLANDS GOVERNMENT
Quoting the Solomon Times on Line 18-Nov-2019
The SI Ministry of Health has already embarked on an intense National Supplementary Immunisation activities.