BENEFITS OF GROWING KAVA
uoting the Solomon Star newspaper 17-Oct-2019
LOCAL farmers have been encouraged to start planting kava because of its high demand and financial benefit.SI: PROJECTS TO BE GIVEN PRIORITY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Oct-2019
According to the Prime Minister, the Hon. Manasseh Sogavare, China is ready to fund projects across the country under its Belt and Road Initiative.KAVA SUCCESS IN NEW ZEALAND
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Oct-2019
An Australian-Fijian kava company has gained its first New Zealand supplier, as demand for the beverage soars.VANUATU: EXPELLED STUDENTS ALLOWED TO RETURN
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Oct-2019
Vanuatu's Shefa Provincial Board has ordered the reinstatement of 31 students expelled from one of the country's most prestigious schools foKAVA SUCCESS STORY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Oct-2019
An Australian-Fijian kava company has gained its first New Zealand supplier, as demand for the beverage soars.SI: LOCAL PERFORMERS IN SYDNEY FOR MILITARY TATTOO
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 17-Oct-2019
THE Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has flown two cultural performance groups from Solomon Islands to Australia to perform at the largest ever RoyalMEASLES ONGOING IN SAMOA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Oct-2019
“Following the declaration of a measles epidemic in Samoa, the health ministry says emergency procedures are underway as the governmenMOU SIGNED FOR CYCLONE INSURANCE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Oct-2019
“Fiji, October 17, 2019– IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and the Fijian Government have signed an agreement that paves the way to hSI: GOVERNOR GENERAL VISITS LONDON COLLEGE OF ARMS
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 17-Oct-2019
“GOVERNOR General Sir David Vunagi has appreciated the process of design and granting of Coat of Arms by the British Monarch to Individuals andVANUATU LOOKING TO WORLD COURT TO HOLD POLLUTERS TO ACCOUNT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Oct-2019
“Vanuatu is looking to the International Court of Justice, also known as the World Court, in its quest to hold polluters to account, a leading cMAJOR INVESTMENT IN THE MARSHALL ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Oct-2019
“The project would also usher in improved safety of port operations at main centres and outer island docks and strengthen maritime transport acrSI: THE POTENTIAL FOR CHINESE TOURISTS AND POSSBILY FRUIT EXPORTS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Oct-2019
“The demand for authentic cultural and natural experiences has been increasing globally, particularly among the island countries of the Pacific.SOLOMON ISLANDS GOVERNOR GENERAL RECEIVING KNIGHTHOOD
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Oct-2019
His Excellency Sir David Vunagi, Solomon Islands Governor General is in London and will receive his knighthood from Her Majesty the Queen in an investSI: RCDF TO STOP FOR MP's UNDER NEW DEAL WITH CHINA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Oct-2019
An article in today’s Solomon Star newspaper written by Andrew Fanasia said Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has confirmed China’s supportSI: DETAILS OF FIVE MOU's SIGNED IN CHINA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Oct-2019
MOU on economic and technical cooperation – commitment of PRC to support Solomon Islands economic development and well being of Solomon IslanderCHINESE VICE PREMIER FOR DEVELOPMENT FORUM IN SAMOA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Oct-2019
One of China's vice-premiers will visit Samoa next week to attend a regional development forum.SI GOVT WORKING ON CURRENT LAND REFORM
Quoting the Solomon Times on Line 16-Oct-2019
“Mr Maelanga said the Government is taking a holistic approach in dealing with land ownership, tenure system, land management, township expansioSMEC AWARDED INFRASTRUCTURE CONTRACT
Quoting Solomon Times on Line 16-Oct-2019
“Engineering and development consultancy SMEC has been appointed to design and overlook infrastructure projects in the Solomon Islands. The firmNEW AIRPORT UNDER CONSIDERATION IN SAMOA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Oct-2019
“Samoa's Government is pushing ahead with construction of a $US5 million airport at Ti'avea on Upolu island, although it will only beMEASLES EPIDEMIC IN SAMOA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Oct-2019
“But it also said the death of a baby last week was "highly suspected" to be because of the highly contagious virus, but tests were stPNG: BILL FOR AN ICAC
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Oct-2019
Papua New Guinea's Cabinet has reportedly approved legislation to establish an Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).SI: LUNGA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL GETS A NEW ABLUTION BLOCK
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Oct-2019
“I wish to acknowledge the Australian Government through grants that help to support the children’s learning. The school would also like tFREEZE ON THE SALE OF LAND
Quoting the Island Sun newspaper 15-Oct-2019
“The Guadalcanal provincial executive, under the leadership of Premier Francis Sade, is pursuing a freeze to the sale of land by non-indigenousSI: GOVERNOR GENERAL IN LONDON FOR KNIGHTHOOD FROM H.M. THE QUEEN.
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 15-Oct-2019
“On Wednesday October 16th, the Governor General will have an audience with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace where he will foSI:CHINA REPORTED TO SUPPORT DIRECT AID CDF PROJECTS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Oct-2019
On returning to Honiara today, after his official visit to China, the Prime Minister announced that the Chinese will continue supporting the developmeSI: PM's RETURN FROM CHINA
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 15-Oct-2019
“Its understood a number of memorandum of understandings (MOU) was executed between the Government of Solomon Islands and the People’s RepSI: CHANGING ATTITUDES TO LOGGING PRACTICES AND A CALL FOR DOWNSTREAMING OF TIMBER
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Oct-2019
In separate developments, Papua New Guinea’s new Prime Minister, James Marape, is understood to have visited Manus last Wednesday and talked witGUADALCANAL PROVINCE LOOKING AT REDUCING LOGGING ACTIVITIES
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 14-Oct-2019
“THE Guadalcanal province through its newly launched strategy policy is looking to reduce logging activities in the province and monitor and strA TRULY INSPIRATIONAL STORY FROM THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Oct-2019
“Andy was a class six student at Mbokonavera School last year, but after being identified as suffering from the aortic valve problem, his parentSI: PM SAYS HE WELCOMES CHINESE INVESTORS
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 11-Oct-2019
“The PM acknowledged the rich natural resources of the Solomon Islands and stated that the country has a lot of potentials for investments in arEND OF YEAR GRADUATION CEREMONY AT ANGLICAN CHURCH SCHOOL
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 11-Oct-2019
“More than 500 students of St Nicholas College participated in an end year graduation ceremony, Friday.EU's SOLAR POWER PROJECT AT SELWYN COLLEGE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Oct-2019
“Speaking on behalf of the EU, HE Seam thanked the teachers and students of the school for their warmth hospitality in his first visit to the SoWHO COMMITMENT TO MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 11-Oct-2019
“She said the theme suicide prevention is very important given that suicide is one of the priority conditions in the WHO Mental Health Gap ActioADB OFFICIALS CALL ON ACTING PM
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 11-Oct-2019
“ADB’s Alternate Executive Director Scott Dawson said the purpose of their courtesy visit is to dialogue with the Government to get their100th ANNIVERSARY CELBRATED BY ACOM MOTHERS
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 11-Oct-2019
“The week-long programme was officially opened at Saint Barnabas Provincial Cathedral after the Holy Eucharist Service led by the Archbishop ofBELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE SIGNED BY SIG IN BEIJING
Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Oct-2019
“Under the agreement the two participants will respect the core interests and major concerns of each other, deepen mutual trust and beneficial cSI: BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE SIGNED UP
Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Oct-2019
“PM Manasseh Sogavare attended high-level talks in Beijing during the first ever official visit to China by a Solomons' Prime Minister.SI: NEW AIR SERVICE AGREEMENTS
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 11-Oct-2019
“Minister of Communication & Aviation Peter Shanel Agovaka signed the agreements recently which now open up the opportunity for both countriSI: BRED BANK OPENS ITS DOORS
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 11-Oct-2019
“Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Owen Thomson yesterday confirmed that there will be no other banking services provided on that day except for theSI: TAX THRESHOLD INCREASED
Quoting the Solomon Times on Line 11-Oct-2019
“The DCGA Government recognize that one of the burden to working class Solomon Islanders is the tax they pay. The new changes are one of the manSI: STOPPING THE NURSE DRAIN
Quoting the Island Sun newspaper 10-Oct-2019
“Discussions to develop a retaining strategy to address the current migration of nurses for international recruitments is being organised by MinAUKI CARE CENTRE SEEKING DONATIONS FOR A PERIMETER FENCE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Oct-2019
Therefore she appeals to individuals and business houses to help in whatever way they can to help complete the fence around the centre so that their cSI: A CALL FOR GOVERNMENT TO MAKE USE OF OPPORTUNITIES WITH CHINA
Quoting from the Islands Sun newspaper 10-Oct-2019
“Leader of the Independent Group, Robertson Galokale calls on the Sogavare-led government delegation that left for China on Monday to tap into oSI: MAKIRA LEADERS ARE SEEKING NEW DEVELOPMENT APPROACHES FROM THE GOVERNMENT
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 10-Oct-2019
“During the meeting MULP leaders handed over their resolution to Sogavare, which was passed during their meeting in Kirakira just after the natiHONIARA: LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE IN EVIDENCE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Oct-2019
Students from the Institute of Tourism and Hospitality (ITH) at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) staged a clean-up exercise yesterday, TSUPERBUGS REPORTED A GROWING THREAT TO PACIFIC HEALTH ISSUES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Oct-2019
“There's concern about the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance in the Pacific, with health authorities warning a surge in hospital-aNEW TIES CEMENTED IN BEIJING
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 10-Oct-2019
“China and the Solomon Islands signed an agreement to work together on President Xi Jinping's flagship foreign policy initiative, the BeltCOOK ISLANDS CONFIDENT OF FOREIGN AID CONTINUING
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Oct-2019
“The Cook Islands is confident of continued foreign aid despite reaching developed nation status.PACIFIC AIR SAFETY IMPROVED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Oct-2019
“The Pacific Aeronautical Charting and Procedures project upgraded decades-old flight approaches and aviation charts at 39 airports across nineADB CONTINGENT DISASTER FINANCING
Quoting the SIBC 09-Oct-2019
“The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved 24-million dollars in contingent disaster financing for the second phase of the Pacific DisasterFIRST TEAM FROM CHINA (PRC) ARRIVES IN HONIARA
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 09-Oct-2019
“The Chinese Comprehensive Investigation Team led by Chef de Mission, Mr Liang Congzhong have met with government officials in the Prime MinisteWHO's 5-YEAR TARGET
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Oct-2019
“WHO was working with its member states to address key threats to human health in the coming five years and Dr Kasai had identified four broad tSICCI INCLUDED IN SIG DELEGATION TO BEIJING
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 09-Oct-2019
“SICCI, as the peak body representing private sector in the country, respects the Government’s decisions regarding its foreign relations pSI: AUSTRALIA CONSIDERING BUILDING A SECURITY OUTPOST IN THE SOLOMONS WESTERN PROVINCES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Oct-2019
The Solomon Star newspaper today, Tuesday, contained an article saying Australiawill build a border and patrol boat outpost in Solomon Islands’SI EU AMBASSADOR SPEAKS OF THE EU's AMBITION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Oct-2019
“AMBASSADOR-DESIGNATE of European Union (EU) to Solomon Islands His Excellency (H.E) Sujiro Seam has highlighted EU's ambition to further cSI: OPENING OF CONSULATE GENERAL IN BRISBANE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Oct-2019
It has been reported today, Tuesday, that the opening of the country’s first Consulate General Office in Brisbane on Friday 5th OctoberSINU TO OFFER HIGHER DEGREES IN 2020
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Oct-2019
The Vice-Chancellor of the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Dr. Ganesh Chand made the announcement during the World Teachers’ DayA SUCCESS STORY FROM KIRIBATI
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Oct-2019
Kiribati has eliminated lymphatic filariasis, otherwise known as elephantiasis, after a 19-year-long public health campaign.SI EXPERIENCED NURSES LEAVE FOR VANUATU
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Oct-2019
THE SECOND batch of nurses, 43 in total left the country on Monday to take up new jobs in Vanuatu.SI THE EU STEPPING UP COOPERATION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Oct-2019
“The European Union (EU) and Solomon Islands have agreed on a number of steps to further strengthen their bilateral relationship, including in tSI: SIKAIANA ISLAND SINKING AND TARO CROPS DESTROYED BY SALT WATER
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Oct-2019
Sikaiana Island, a low-lying island in Malaita Province, is on the verge of sinking due to sea-level rise.SI: TOURISTS NUMBERS AND REVENUE DOWN
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Oct-2019
“Tourist arrival saw a decline in the last six months.SI EMPOWERING YOUTHS IN NORTH AND EAST MALAITA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Oct-2019
In July this year World Vision in the Solomon Islands, with support from the New Zealand Government, launched a four-year initiative focused on empoweSI: IN LINE FOR VISA FREE ACCESS TO UKRAINE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Oct-2019
“Five Pacific Island countries have been earmarked by Ukraine for visa-free travel within five years.SI: INCOMING BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONER
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Oct-2019
THE British Government on Thursday announced its new representative to Solomon Islands and Nauru.US IVLP PROGRAM OUTLINED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Oct-2019
According to a news item released today, Monday, by the SIBC, the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Officer, Chad Morris, told SIBC News,GP TO REVIEW ITS FOREIGN RELATIONS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Oct-2019
THE Guadalcanal province is looking forward to renew, strengthen and improve its foreign policy with its global sister relations, says Premier FrancisDENGUE EMERGENCY EXTENDED IN THE MARSHALL ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Oct-2019
The Marshall Islands extended its declaration of a national health emergency for another month Friday as dengue fever cases continue to mount.CHINESE MEDICAL AID TO SOLOMON ISLANDS NEIGHBOURS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Oct-2019
In the run-up to the momentous decision to switch diplomatic ties to China, a fact-finding mission from the Solomon Islands visited neighbouring PacifREDUCING GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS BENEFICIAL TO PACIFIC SHIP OWNERS.
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Oct-2019
“Pacific domestic vessels equipped with solar systems are saving up to 32% per year on operational costs, equivalent to AUD 48,000 as part of aSI: JOB CREATION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Oct-2019
Apart from the urgent need for tackling climate change and effectively delivering adaptation measures to prevent sea water incursion,SI: LEADERSHIP IN THE NATIONAL INTEREST
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Oct-2019
He said he had noted that there was a very high level of tolerance of bad or poor leadership behavior and explained this could be attributed to localsA DUTY OF CARE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Oct-2019
When Florence Teiraru of Buala Police Station spoke at a conference currently underway in Honiara, she expressed the words summarised in the heading tNOMNATED FOR THE POST OF SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE PACIFIC ISLANDS FORUM
Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Oct-2019
“Marshall Islands' Ambassador to the United States Gerald Zackios has been nominated for the post of Secretary General of the Pacific Islan