PACIFIC ON THE 'BACK FOOT'
Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Nov-2019
The head of the Pacific Community says the region is on the back foot when it comes to confronting what he calls the "double-headed" crisisSI: TOLERANCE NEEDED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Nov-2019
As one who personally witnessed, and was deeply distressed by the onset of civil conflict in the Solomon Islands in the first few months of 1999, prioSEEKING SOLUTIONS TO OCEAN GOVERNANCE AND FINANCE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Nov-2019
Leading experts in ocean governance and finance have met in Fiji to try and identify ways to maximise their resources in a sustainable manner.e-TRADE CONSIDERATIONS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Nov-2019
Last Friday, the Deputy Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga together with the Premier of Malaita Province Daniel Suidani and the Australian Deputy HighSI: DROWING ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Nov-2019
The same kind of situation is occurring in many other parts of the Solomon Islands but especially in the outer Reef Islands off the coast of Malaita PAUKI CABLE LANDING STATION
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 16-Nov-2019
DEPUTY Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga together with the Premier of Malaita Province Daniel Suidani and the Australian Deputy High Commissioner, SallHONIARA ROADS AND TRAFFIC CONGESTION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Nov-2019
Perhaps the day might come when one could whisk around in a personal drone. I expect not in my lifetime but the reality is technology is advancing fasSI: A DROWING ISLAND
Quoting the Island Sun newspaper 16-Nov-2019
Rising sea levels and changes in weather patterns are slowly taking Redman Island in Choiseul province.SI: PM RETURNS FROM AUSTRALIA
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 15-Nov-2019
PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare has returned on Tuesday from his week long tour to Australia.SI: APPROVAL OF NPF CREDIT BANK
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 15-Nov-2019
MEMBERS of the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) will soon have access to loan and other credit scheme.SAMOA's MEASLES OUTBREAK
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Nov-2019
The worst is still to come in Samoa's measles epidemic, according to the country's top health official.SI: HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES VISITING HONIARA
Quoting the Solomon Times online 15-Nov-2019
Preparation for the visit next week by His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, Prince Charles to Solomon Islands is well underway.A NEW GUARDIAN CLASS PATROL BOAT FOR THE RSIPF
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Nov-2019
The new police patrol boat is a Guardian class Pacific Patrol Boat which is bigger than our existing patrol boat,” explained DC Mangau.PACER-PLUS TO BE RATIFIED BY THE COOK ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Nov-2019
Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna has signalled his government will shortly ratify a major regional trade agreement.MORE PACIFIC SAY OVER RESOURCES AND MANAGEMENT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Nov-2019
Dr.Transform Aqorau, the well known and respected Solomon Islands academic, who was the original chief executive of the Parties to the Nauru AgreementMORE PACIFIC SAY OVER RESOURCES AND MANAGEMENT (2)
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Nov-2019
Calls for more Pacific say over ocean resources and added research into Pacific resource managementSI: "LESS WE FORGET."
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Nov-2019
Last Sunday I attended the Remembrance Service organized by the British Embassy in Bangkok to commemorate all those who lost their lives in conflict dDIONYSUS FUNDING APPEAL
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Nov-2019
The children receive tuition only once or twice a year and have to manage alone apart from that.OFFICIAL OPENING OF NEW AUSTRALIAN SECURITY COLLEGE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Nov-2019
The Minister for International Development and the Pacific, the Hon Alex Hawke MP, officially opened the new Australia Pacific Security College (APSC)PALAU: PROTECTING REEF FISH
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Nov-2019
The Palau government says its new National Marine Sanctuary Act enables islanders and tourists to eat pelagic fish while reducing demand for coral reeBRACING FOR MEASLES SPREAD
Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Nov-2019
As the Pacific grapples with a deadly measles outbreak originating in New Zealand, some of the region's smallest states are seeing theiPRIVATE SECTOR ECONOMY IN THE SOLOMONS NEEDS TO BE BOOSTED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Nov-2019
It is not entirely clear to me just what developments have taken place as a result of the SICCI urging in the private business and development sSI: THE PRIVATE SECTOR ROLE IN DEVELOPMENT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Nov-2019
It is not entirely clear to me just what developments have taken place as a result of the SICCI urging in the private business and development sPACIFIC JOURNALISTS UNDER GROWING PRESSURE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Nov-2019
The Melanesia Media Freedom Forum says journalists are facing growing pressure across the Pacific.TONGA TAKING ACTION AGAINST MEASLES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Nov-2019
Tongan health authorities could re-vaccinate up to 20,000 people against the measles after it was discovered some historical vaccinations might not beSAMOA: GRADUATION CEREMONY CANCELLED OVER MEASLES OUTBREAK
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Nov-2019
Samoa's National University has been forced to postpone its end of the year graduation after two students contracted measles.SI: TIMELY ADVICE FROM THE IMF
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Nov-2019
Solomon Islands has benefited from a solid growth performance, strengthened economic institutions, and macroeconomic stability in recent years. HoweveCONGRATULATIONS FOR NEW GOVERNOR OF THE CENTRAL BANK
Quoting Solomon Times on Line 12-Nov-2019
The Economic Association of Solomon Islands Congratulates Dr. Luke Forau on his new role as the Governor of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands.SI: PM PRAISES WAKA MERE INIIATIVE
Quoting the Solomon Times on Line 11-Nov-2019
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare believes the national Government can learn from the Waka Mere model in improving genderMORE PACIFIC SAY OVER THE OCEAN RESOURCES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Nov-2019
Solomon Islands' incoming representative to the United Nations wants to ensure Pacific countries gain control over their ocean resources.A POSSIBLE BLOOD CLEANING TREATMENT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Nov-2019
As malaria continues to be source of illness in the Solomon Islands, I came upon a news report which I thought to share with your readers.ONGOING MEASLES CASES IN SAMOA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Nov-2019
The Samoan family of a two-year-old boy, who died of suspected measles a week ago, is now also mourning the death of his one-year-old sister, who is aSI: WOMEN AND GIRL's RIGHTS TO MEDICAL SERVICES AND SCREENING TESTS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Nov-2019
The PM was guest speaker at a business breakfast event to celebrate the successful completion and launch of the Waka Mere Commitment to Action reportA MEASLES OUTBREAK REPORTED IN FIJI
Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Nov-2019
Six people in Fiji have been quarantined in their homes as authorities contend with the Pacific's latest measles outbreak.SI: BRINGING MUSIC EDUCATION FOR YOUTHS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Nov-2019
I have written several time about how I envisage music education is beneficial to young people in the Solomon Islands and I really would like to see tAGREEMENT REACHED BETWEEN THE SPC AND GCF WILL RELEASE OPPORTUNITIES TO TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Nov-2019
This significant breakthrough means that the 14 SPC members who are signatories of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will beMARSHALL ISLANDS - OVER 100 CASES OF DENGUE REPORTED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Nov-2019
Dengue cases in the Marshall Islands passed the 1000 mark this week, as the government extended its national state of health emergency for another monUS WITHDRAWAL FROM THE PARIS CLIMATE AGREEMENT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Nov-2019
“The US withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement will undermine its influence and credibility in the Pacific, the Pacific Islands FTONGA's HOSPITAL RE-LOCATED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Nov-2019
With the help of the Asian Development Bank and other partners, the hospital was moved as part of the Climate Resilience Sector Project.SI: PRIME MINISTER VISTING AUSTRALIA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Nov-2019
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare starts his official visit to Australia today.CLIMATE ACTION BEING AIDED BY SPACE TECHNOLOGIES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Nov-2019
A paper written by Sharon Ng’etich, a Research Officer, was published today by the Commonwealth SecretariatSI: WHAT PROSPECTS FOR SEASONAL WORK OPPORTUNITIES ABROAD?
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Nov-2019
Given the high unemployment rate in the Solomon Islands and the high regard expressed in the past by employers of Solomon IslandsSI: 1000 WW2 MUNITIONS DESTROYED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Nov-2019
The New Zealand Defence Force bomb disposal team has helped collect and destroy more than 1000 unexploded World War Two-era munitions in Solomon IslanSI: IMPORTANCE OF WORKING TOGETHER TO PROGRESS NATIONAL DEVELOMENTS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Nov-2019
A Government delegation to Malaita yesterday, which was led by the Deputy Prime Minister, Manasseh Maelanga, reportedly held two separate meetings inSI: CLIMATE CHANGE - SIX CONSIDERATIONS OF IMPRTANCE WHEN CONSIDERING THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE COUNTRY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Nov-2019
The article began by saying, ‘Today, a number of locations within the Solomon Islands are facing immediate and direct climate change impacts sucSAMOA: RELAUNCH OF MMR
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Nov-2019
Samoa's Ministry of Health says relaunching the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination programme was a huge task for the country.PNG: DOLPHIN's DEATH DUE TO CONCENTRATION OF HEAVY METALS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Nov-2019
Samples taken from a dolphin that washed up dead on Papua New Guinea's Rai Coast have revealed very high concentrations of heavy metals.SI: BOAT DRIFTS ASHORE WITH ALLEGED DRUGS ABOARD
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Nov-2019
An aluminium boat laden with (alleged) narcotics and signs of bullet holes has washed up on Ulawa in Solomon Islands.SI: NATIONAL CENSUS UNDERWAY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Nov-2019
Solomon Islands' National Population and Housing Census has startedSI: GENDER EQUALITY IN THE WORKPLACE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Nov-2019
In a report emanating from the International Finance Corporation and published in today’s edition of the Solomon Times on Line publicationSI: HOPING FOR MORE CHINESE TOURISTS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Nov-2019
Tourism Solomons CEO, Josefa ‘Jo’ Tuamoto, has expressed his hopes the country’s official friendship with China will act as a catalyGOVT OF VANUATU ENCOURAGES TRADITIONAL WEAVING
Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Nov-2019
The Ministry of Tourism, Trade and Industry in Vanuatu has called on provincial governments nation-wide to encourage women and girls to weave 'MaSAMOA MOBILISES RESOURCES TO COMBAT MEASLES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Nov-2019
Samoa's Ministry of Health is consolidating its resources to better deal with the current measles epidemic, following three deaths that are highlSI: GOOD NEWS OF HELPING HANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Nov-2019
Advancing the theme and spirit of Christmas by a few weeks, I want, today, to bring you details of two scheduled events which, to me and I suspeSI ENCOURAGING THE FORMING OF A NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Nov-2019
An Editorial piece in today’s edition of the Solomon Star newspaper tells the encouraging story of how local music artist,SI: RIGHTS AND CUSTOMS IN FURTHERING DEVELOPMENTS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Nov-2019
The advice came from the Envoy for China-Pacific Islands Forum Dialogue Wang Xuefeng.SI: LOCAL SCHOOLS IN REDUCING PLASTIC TRIAL
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Nov-2019
“FIVE schools in Honiara have completed a trial on the alternative use of single use plastic which aims to provide insight on how behaviour inflUS SUPPORT FOR THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Nov-2019
THE United States says it’s committed to fund infrastructure projects here, including Bina Harbour in Malaita, despite the China switch.SI: TRANSFORMING CLASSROOM LEARNING WITH THE AID OF COMPUTERS AND INTERNET ACCESS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Nov-2019
Last Thursday the Noro cable landing station was officially commissioned.CHINA's SPECIAL ENVOY IN HONIARA FOR DISCUSSIONS WITH SIG OFFICIALS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Nov-2019
China’s Special Envoy to the Pacific Island Forum Dialogue, Ambassador H.E Wang Xuefeng, is Honiara to discuss matters of importance with the vaWOMEN's ISSUES A THEME OF BEAUTY PAGEANT IN THE SOLOMONS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Nov-2019
The crowing ceremony will be held tonight, Saturday, at the Coral Sea and Casino Resort in Honiara.COMMISSIONING OF THE NORO CABLE STATION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Nov-2019
THE Noro cable landing station has been officially commissioned on Thursday in Western provinceSAMOA: SCHOOLS TO CLOSE AFTER EXAMS DUE TO OUTBREAK OF MEASLES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Nov-2019
The Samoan government will close all schools in the country because of the current measles epidemic, but not until after exams are complete.TRAVEL ADVICE FOR SAMOA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Nov-2019
Samoa's Tourism Authority is warning travellers to avoid spreading measles by getting immunised and heeding quarantine restrictions if unwell.SI AUSTRALIAN SUPPORT FOR YWCA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Nov-2019
“Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Women, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, announced that Australia will support theWIND AND SOLAR ENERGY PROJECTS FOR AMERICAN SAMOA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Nov-2019
Along with the wind and solar energy projects in American Samoa, for which ground was broken this week, landfill waste will also be turned into energyRADIO NEW ZEALAND's CYCLONE WATCH SERVICE IS OPERATIONAL
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Nov-2019
“RNZ Pacific's CYCLONE WATCH service is now in operation.SI PM MEETS WITH AUSTRALIA's FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTER
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Nov-2019
VISITING Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Marise Payne on Wednesday met with the Minister Manasseh Sogavare at the Office of the Prime MNZ AND JAPAN SIGN A DEAL ON CLOSER COOPERATION IN THE PACIFIC
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Nov-2019
The foreign ministers of New Zealand and Japan have signed an agreement for closer co-operation in the PacificSI: AWARD FOR MARINE PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Nov-2019
An article in today’s Solomon Star newspaper told the story of the Arnavon Community Marine Park in Isabel province having won a Blue Park awardSI: HELPING WEBSITE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 31-Oct-2019
I am pleased to be able to say my website www.solomonislandsinfocus.com launched nearly 5 years ago to help bring news of the Solomon IslandTHE US WITH THE SOLOMONS FOR THE "LONG HAUL"
Quoting Radio New Zealand 31-Oct-2019
The PM’s words were expressedduring a courtesy visit made by the US Ambassador to Solomon Islands, Her Excellency Catherine Ebert-Gray, and yestCELLULITIS CONCERNS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 31-Oct-2019
Cellulitis is a bacterial infection that typically affects the deeper layers of your skin and the layer of fat just beneath. It's quite commSI: SLOW PACE OF OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 31-Oct-2019
Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Women, Senator Marise Payne has spent two days in the Solomon Islands