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 IslandsSI: THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 31-Oct-2019
Over 100 ICT professionals from across Honiara took part in a forum and networking event on the future of technology in Solomon Islands.AWARD FOR A RSIPF INSPECTOR
Quoting Radio New Zealand 31-Oct-2019
“An officer of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Inspector Kerry Sireheti has received an international award from the InternationaMEASLES OUTBREAK IN SAMOA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 31-Oct-2019
Samoa's government is considering closing all schools as the country reacts to a deadly measles epidemic.NZDF ASSISTING WITH BOMB DISPOSAL IN THE SOLOMONS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 31-Oct-2019
New Zealand's Defence Force has sent 21 bomb disposal experts to Solomon Islands to aid in the removal of "potentially dangerous" unexpFAKE NEWS A SERIOUS ISSUE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Oct-2019
Fake news and misinformation is a serious issue in Asia Pacific region says the Director Information within the Fiji Ministry of information, Izek LalSI: HEALTH CONCERNS OF THE RATE OF DIABETES AND OBESITY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Oct-2019
Today is officially designated as ‘World Diabetes Day.’ and presents the opportunity to once again raise my concerns over the high rate ofSI. AUSTRALIAN FOREIGN MINISTER VISITING HONIARA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Oct-2019
AUSTRALIA’S Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Women, Senator Marise Payne arrives here today to take forward initiatives under AustrSALVAGED MATERIAL BEING SHIPPED TO TONGA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Oct-2019
“Material salvaged from an Auckland City Rail Link construction site will be shipped to Tonga next month, where it will be used to help rebuild3 DEATHS IN SAMOA BLAMED ON MEASLES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Oct-2019
“Two babies and an adult are believed to have died in the measles epidemic in Samoa.SUGARCANE FARMERS IN FIJI CONSIDERING OTHER CROPS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Oct-2019
Some sugarcane farmers in Fiji are moving to alternative crop and vegetable farming so they can provide for their families.PNG: BAN ON THE USE OF PLASTIC BAGS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Oct-2019
There's concern among some Papua New Guinea businesses about an imminent ban on plastic bags.AUSTRALIAN TV CAMPAIGN BY TOURISM SOLOMONS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Oct-2019
Flush from the success of a first-ever joint Australian TV/digital campaign promoting the Solomon Islands in August, Tourism Solomons and Solomon AirlSI: HEALTH ADVICE ON WORLD HEART DAY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Oct-2019
Today is recognized as World Heart Day and I would like to share some advice on heart health by Dr S.R. Handa, the senior interventional cardiologistWORD BANK NEEDING US$12 BILLION FOR COVID VACCINE IN POOR NATIONS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Oct-2019
The World Bank on Tuesday (Sep 29) said it has asked its board of directors to approve US$12 billion to help poor countries purchase and distribute evSI: ADAPTION TO THE NEW REALITY OF DIGITALISATION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Oct-2019
Last week readers of the news in the Solomon Islands were told the Solomon Islands government was seeking funding to construct a new 4G network to serSI. $2.3 MILLION APPROVED TO MONITOR SOE REGULATIONS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Oct-2019
ABOUT 2.3 million dollars was approved to fund the engagement of women, youth and students to monitor State of Emergency Regulations, especially withTEMPORARY SHUT DOWN OF WATER SUPPLY IM HONIARA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Oct-2019
Over the weekend Solomon Water turned off its Kongulai Pump Station and Gravity Supply system, which supplies about 40% of its customers in Honiara.SI: HISTORIC LINKS WITH COMMONWEALTH AND THE CROWN
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Oct-2019
We have read much in recent weeks about changing alliances and geo-political moves but to me stories attributed to the CommonwealthNZn TO ENHANCE LINKS WITH PACIFIC MILITARIES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Oct-2019
“New Zealand is looking to enhance its partnerships with the Pacific's militaries, in a new assessment released today.OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE SOLOMON ISLANDS BY HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES, PRINCE CHARLES.
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Oct-2019
It has been announced that His Royal Highness Prince of Wales, Prince Charles, will pay his first ever visit Solomon Islands next month.TWO GOOD NEWS STORIES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Oct-2019
Two items of news I can share this Sunday evening which herald positive developments.SI: TWO POSITIVE ITEMS OF NEWS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Oct-2019
Two items of news I can share this Sunday evening which herald positive developments.SOLOMON ISLANDS WANTING $US 10 MILLION IN DIRECT BUDGET SUPPORT FROM THE WORLD BANK
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Oct-2019
Solomon Islands is seeking $US10 million in direct budget support from the World Bank.PACIFIC MEASLES OUTBREAK
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Oct-2019
“While measles outbreaks in the Pacific are not yet under control, governments are being aggressive in their response to limit the virus'sMARSHALL ISLANDS SIGNS A TRADE DEAL WITH TAIWAN
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Oct-2019
The Marshall Islands president Hilda Heine has met with her Taiwanese counterpart and witnessed the signing of a trade deal between the two countries.SI: IMPLICATIONS OF DECLINING REVENUE FROM LOGGING
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Oct-2019
The Central Bank’s Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) for September 2019 expressed that there would have to be new revenue measures in place to filSI: TWO AUSTRALIAN SHIPS TO ASSIST WITH SURVEY WORK AT BINA HARBOUR
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Oct-2019
TWO Australian ships will also be here shortly in Solomon Islands to assist with surveying work at Bina Harbour in Malaita.GOLD RIDGE MINE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Oct-2019
“The Gold Ridge goldmine in Solomon Islands was officially re-launched today in Central Guadalcanal.TUVALU PM SEEKING JAPANESE HELP FOR AN ARTIFICIAL ISLAND
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Oct-2019
“Tuvalu's prime minister says his country is looking to Japan for assistance in creating an "artificial island".EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Oct-2019
It was claimed during the Forum that aboutone in every three children in the Solomon Islands experiences stunted growth,MORE ASSURANCES NEEDED ON THE FULL RESTORATION OF RURAL HEALTH CENTRES AND HEALTH SERVICES IN THE SOLOMONS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Oct-2019
I am aware that an ‘Awareness Workshop’ has recently been held in Honiara organized by the Policy Implementation, Monitoring and EvaluatioPACIFIC STRATEGY MEETING IN HONIARA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Oct-2019
“The Solomon Islands Government and United Nations held a Joint High Level Dialogue in Honiara yesterday.SOLOMONS LDC STATUS EXPECTED TO CHANGE IN 2024
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Oct-2019
“SOLOMON Islands will be graduating from its status as a Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in 2024.MEASLES OUTBREAK IN NZ BEING MONITORED BY FIJI
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Oct-2019
“Health authorities in Fiji are monitoring measles outbreaks in New Zealand and across the Pacific.SI: HIGH SPEED INTERNET SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 2020
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Oct-2019
Solomon Islanders are expected to start using high speed internet in February 2020.MEASLES OUTBREAK IN NZ BEING MONITORED BY FIJI (2)
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Oct-2019
“Health authorities in Fiji are monitoring measles outbreaks in New Zealand and across the Pacific.VURA CHS GRADUATION CEREMONY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Oct-2019
“Vura community high school (CHS) in East Honiara, Wednesday successfully staged its annual 2019 school graduation day.SI: INCREASED SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL AND GENDER BASED VIOLENCE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Oct-2019
“THE Family Support Center (FSC) and UN Women Fiji Multi-Country Office (MCO) on Wednesday launched a new agreement that increases support serviCHINA 'GIFTING' STADIUM TO THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Oct-2019
“The main stadium for the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara will be a gift from the Chinese People to the people of Solomon Islands.INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR A YOUNG PNG SCIENTIST
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Oct-2019
“A young Papua New Guinean scientist has been granted an international award for her revolutionary research in the field of agriculture.SI: STEPS TO GROWING THE ECONOMY AND REDUCING INFLATION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Oct-2019
I recall having read most recently that the country’s national inflation had climbed to 0.7 percent in July and that production figures were dowAUSTRALIAN NAVY SHIP ON VISIT TO THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Oct-2019
THE Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Adelaide arrives today in Honiara to support Joint Task Force 637 partnership activities in Solomon Islands.CHINESE EMBASSY IN SOLOMONS SOON
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Oct-2019
“A high level taskforce from Peoples Republic of China (PRC) are here to set up their country’s Embassy in Honiara, a first step to establTHE POSSIBLE POTENTIAL OF FRUITS AND FRUIT JUICE EXPORTS FROM THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Oct-2019
Last week I wrote a letter about the potential of Solomon Islands agricultural products being seen by likely Chinese investors as potential export comSI NZ OPENS CHANCERY OFFICE IN HONIARA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Oct-2019
“NEW Zealand High Commission opened its Chancery Office in Honiara yesterday graced by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare.SI WORLD BANK's PPR PROGRAM/PROJECT IN THE PACIFIC
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Oct-2019
It is days like today, when the temperature at midday is already over 36 c and humid in Bangkok, and quite possibly hotter outside than it was this ti