"THE OCEAN AT BREAKING POINT"

Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Oct-2019

The report, which was written by more than 100 scientists and experts - including several from New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific

SIG MOVING TO ERADICATE POVERTY

Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Oct-2019

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Jeremiah Manele made the announcement and said the SIG had policies to eradicate poverty in the co

A CALL FOR A UN OFFICE IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Oct-2019

“MINISTER of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Jeremiah Manele wants the United Nations to establish its office in Solomon Islands.

AUSTRALIAN MARITIME SWEEP FOR ILLEGAL FISHING

Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Oct-2019

“Australian Air Force planes have finished a two week hunt for illegal fishing boats in the North Pacific.

SIMA PLANNING STRIKE ACTION

Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Oct-2019

SOLOMON Islands medical association (SIMA) has issued government with a 28-day strike notice.

NEW MINISTERS SWORN IN

Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Oct-2019

Two new ministers have been sworn in by Solomon Islands' governor general today following the latest Cabinet sackings.

WILL THE SOLOMON ISLANDS HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES BENEFIT FROM CHINESE AID?

Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Oct-2019

In recent years, the article added, China has expanded its initiatives in Africa as part of its health diplomacy, and supports infrastructure developm

SI: CHINA SWITCH OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED AT THE UNGA

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 01-Oct-2019

Foreign Affairs & External Trade minister Jeremiah Manele has formally announced the country’s recognition of Peoples Republic of China (PRC

US WANTS TUVALU AND TAIWAN TO CO-OPERATE MORE CLOSELY

Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Oct-2019

The US Secretary of State has pushed for Tuvalu and Taiwan to cooperate more closely, as his country looks to shore up Taiwan's support in the re

SI: RSIPF MEET WITH YOUTH IN HONIARA

Quoting the Solomon Times 01-Oct-2019

“Young people in Honiara and the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have discussed how to work more closely together as partners to ensu

SI: A CALL BEING MADE FOR THE PRIME MINISTER TO STEP DOWN

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 01-Oct-2019

“PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare is expected to receive a petition from Civil Society Organisations (CSO) today, calling on him to step down wi

GRANTS AND LOANS FRM ADB

Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Oct-2019

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD$28 million (SBD230 million) loan and a USD$9 million (SBD74 million) grant for the Urban Water Sup

SI: TWO GOVERNMENT MINISTERS SACKED AND ANOTHER RESIGNS

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 01-Oct-2019

DEPUTY Prime Minister (DPM) John Maneniaru and Minister for Education and Human Resources John Dean Kuku were sacked while the Minister for Police Lan

TINA RIVER HYDRO PROJECT

Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Sep-2019

Radio New Zealand today, Monday, reported in a news bulletin, quote:

REPORTED NEW MEDICAL RESEARCH FINDINGS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Sep-2019

I happened to come across some interesting international study reports relating to possible breakthroughs in treating obesity, diabetes and dealing wi

CHINA REPORTEDLY AGREES TO TAKE SOLOMON ISLANDS STUDENTS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Sep-2019

CHINA has reportedly agreed to take all 125 Solomon Islands students studying in Taiwan starting next year, officials have confirmed.

CLIMATE LOGIC MUST BE ACCEPTED

Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Sep-2019

Samoa's Prime Minister has told the United Nations the science has spoken and it must accept basic climate logic.

GLOBAL DEMAND FOR COCONUT PRODUCTS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Sep-2019

I am fond of buying packaged coconut water at my local Supermarket but until recently I had no idea how the demand for coconut products had grown in t

CLIMATE CHANGE HIGHLIGHTS FRAGILITY OF PACIFIC LANGUAGES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Sep-2019

New Zealand's Minister for Pacific Peoples says climate change will have a profound impact on Pacific languages.

NORWAY'S EXPRESSED INTEREST IN HELPING THE SOLOMON ISLANDS WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY NEEDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Sep-2019

Norway recently announced its intention to double its contribution to the Green Climate Fund as proof of its further efforts in aiding developing coun

SI: A PLEA FOR NATIONAL UNITY

Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Sep-2019

I perceive there has been some degree of opposition voiced in recent days over the DCGA’s decision to officially recognise China and cut the lon

YOUTH ACTION AND INITIATIVES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Sep-2019

I wrote the other day of 78 Solomon Islands students having just graduated from the Australia Pacific Training College (APTC and joining the other 190

TRAINING FOR DISASTER RESPONSE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Sep-2019

Top commanders of armed forces from across the Pacific are holding an exercise in New Caledonia to test their ability to respond to natural disasters.

FIJI's PM RIDICULES WORLD LEADERS FOR KEEPING SILENT ON CLIMATE CHANGE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Sep-2019

Fiji's Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has ridiculed world leaders for staying silent while youths speak up for the planet.

CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION BEING STAGED IN NEW ZEALAND

Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Sep-2019

“Thousands of New Zealanders taking part in the Strike 4 Climate today, inspired by the now famous Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg.

SI: TOO FEW JOBS FOR SOLOMON ISLANDS GRADUATES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Sep-2019

The event marked the successfully completion of their studies.

INDIA TO OFFER $US1 MILLION TO EACH OF 12 PACIFIC COUNTRIES AS DEVELOPMENT FUNDING

Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Sep-2019

Outlook India today reported that the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, had announced, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York,

ADB SUPPORTING THE DELIVERY OF CLEAN AND RELIABLE ELECTRICTY IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Sep-2019

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an $18 million loan and a $12 million grant to help Solomon Islands reduce the country’s reliance

TEEN CALLS ON WORLD LEADERS TO ENSURE PALAU IS NOT SWALLOWED BY THE OCEAN

Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Sep-2019

“A teenager from Palau attending the United Nations Climate Summit says young people are asking leaders to take action to save the islands that

COULD DUBAI HELP THE SOLOMONS MITIGATE CLIMATE CHANGE?

Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Sep-2019

Opportunity, Mobility and Sustainability are said to be the three main themes of the Expo and as the Solomon Islands

MORE SEASONAL WORKER VISAS PLANNED FOR NEW ZEALAND

Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Sep-2019

The number of temporary visas for foreign seasonal workers will increase by just over 3000 in the next two years, according to the latest news bulleti

CLIMATE CHANGE UNDER DISCUSSION IN NEW YORK

Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Sep-2019

The Ocean Wave event was held in collaboration with leaders from Portugal, Kenya and Norway.

SI: TWO NEW CABINET MINISTERS APPOINTED

Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Sep-2019

“The Governor General, His Excellency, the Right Reverend David Vunagi has appointed two Ministers today in accordance with the constitution.

SOLOMON ISLANDS WELCOMES ENGAGEMENT WITH INDIA

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 26-Sep-2019

“MINISTER for Foreign Affairs & External Trade Jeremiah Manele on Wednesday has addressed the India Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting in New Y

PM SOGAVARE SACKS DR TAUTAI

Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Sep-2019

The Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs and MP for Rennell and Bellona, Hon. Dr Tautai Kaitu'u, has been sacked by the Prime Minister.

NAURU's PRESIDENT SAYS THE UN HAS A KEY ROLE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Sep-2019

The President of Nauru, Lionel Aingimea, has told a meeting at the United Nations the Pacific views the climate crisis as the defining security issue

SI: FORMER SI PRIME MINISTER SACKED

Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Sep-2019

SBM Online is reporting that the former Prime Minister and Minister of National Planning Rick Houenipwela was sacked this morning.

KIRABATI PRESIDENT CALLS FOR MORE SUPPORT FROM AUSTRALIA TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Sep-2019

The President of Kiribati says his people need him to deliver an urgent message to the world: climate change is already damaging their nation.

CLIMATE CHANGE RELOCATION FUND FOR FIJI

Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Sep-2019

Fiji's Prime Minister has launched the world's first relocation fund for people displaced by climate change.

PRIVATE DIALYSIS CENTRE OPENS IN AMERICAN SAMOA

Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Sep-2019

“American Samoa's first private, Medicare certified, medical clinic, the Hope Dialysis Center, has opened for consultations this week.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS OF DCGA's PROGRESS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Sep-2019

According to a news bulletin released by the SIBC today, Tuesday, 24 September 2019, the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) has

SI: NO BINDING CONDITIONS TO TAKE LOANS - PM SOGAVARE HAS SAID

Quoting the Island Sun newspaper 24-Sep-2019

There are no such conditions as binding Solomon Islands to make a loan immediately after formalizing ties with Peoples Republic of China (PRC).

SI: MORE NURSES FORECAST

Quoting the Island Sun newspaper 24-Sep-2019

As more nurses leave the country for Vanuatu, more are on the path to getting their appointments, it is reported.

SI: MAIN PACIFIC GAMES STADIUM EXPECTED TO BE FUNDED BY CHINA

Quoting the Island Sun newspaper 24-Sep-2019

The National Hosting Authority, the body charged to deliver the 2023 Pacific Games is confident that the recent switch of the country’s alliance

SI: SINGAPORE FIRM ENGAGED

Quoting the SIBC 24-Sep-2019

The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) has engaged a Singaporean-based firm to design and supervise the construction of selected roads and

REPORTED STRATEGIC COOPERATION PLAN TO DEVELOP CENTRAL ISLANDS PROVINCE IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting the Island Sun newspaper 24-Sep-2019

The Central Islands Province is set to take off following the signing of a Strategic Cooperation Agreement with China Sam Enterprise Group Co Ltd, one

WOMEN's RIGHTS DISCUSSED

Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Sep-2019

The head of the United Nations Population Fund was in New Zealand recently holding high level meetings on gender equality in the Pacific Region.

TRANS SHIPPING

Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Sep-2019

American researchers are calling for the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Committee to ban trans-shipping.

SBD$6.4 BILLION LOAN FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT AT GOLD RIDGE MINE

Quoting Solomon Times on Line 24-Sep-2019

The Solomon Islands government and China Railway Group Ltd. has signed a SBD$6.4 Billion dollar deal to build and lease infrastructure projects at the

FIJI READY TO ISSUE NEW E-PASSPORTS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Sep-2019

Nine thousand Fijians are expected to receive new passports this week after months of delays.

VANUATU: DISPUTE OVER A RESORT WANTING TO BE BUILT BY THE CHINESE.

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Sep-2019

There's opposition on the Vanuatu island of Tanna to a Chinese company planning to build a five star resort there.

UN SUMMIT ON CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Sep-2019

Today, Monday, 23 September 2019, Leaders from government, business, and civil society from across the world announced potentially far-reaching steps

SI: MARKETING AND SALE OF HAND CRAFTED WOOD CARVINGS (2)

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Sep-2019

 In a recent article, I commented on how I thought the exquisite wood products made skillfully by talented Solomon Islands wood carvers might be

CLIMATE CHANGE ADVOCATE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Sep-2019

Tuvalu's new prime minister has vowed to continue the country's climate change advocacy.

SI: MARKETING AND SALE OF HAND CRAFTED WOOD CARVINGS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Sep-2019

 In a recent article, I commented on how I thought the exquisite wood products made skillfully by talented Solomon Islands wood carvers might be

PACIFIC FORUM LEADERS CALL FOR A REDUCTION IN GAS EMISSIONS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Sep-2019

They highlighted critical priorities to securing the future of the Pacific region.

NUMBER OF DENGUE CASES IN THE MARSHALL ISLANDS REACHES OVER 500

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Sep-2019

The number of dengue cases in the Marshall Islands has surpassed 500, as an the disease continues to impact the capital of Majuro.

SOLOMON ISLANDS LOVELY HAND CRAFTED WOOD PRODUCTS NEEDING EXTERNAL MARKETS AND BUYERS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Sep-2019

An article in the Solomon Star newspaper, today, clearly illustrated that the talented wood carvers across the Solomon Islands need help from the gove

HOLDING CHINA TO ACCOUNT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SOLOMON ISLANDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH TRADITIONAL CHINESE VALUES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Sep-2019

I read that sections of Solomon Islands society, especially in Malaita and those closely connected with livestock production, such as pig farming, are

LOOKING AT THE SOLOMONS UPCOMING RELATIONSHIP WITH CHINA (PRC)

Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Sep-2019

It’s a wet start to Sunday in Bangkok from where I write and perhaps gives me the opportunity to stay indoors and reflect a little on the happen

LOOKING AT THE SOLOMONS UPCOMING RELATIONSHIP WITH CHINA (PRC)

Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Sep-2019

Its a wet start to Sunday in Bangkok from where I write and perhaps gives me the opportunity to stay indoors and reflect a little on the happenings in

CLIMATE ACTION

Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Sep-2019

As Kiribati, Tuvalu and Tokelau battle rising tides, its youth are bringing attention to the plight over its climate change inaction, New Zealand has

SI: STATEMENT BY PRIME MINISTER MANASSEH SOGAVARE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Sep-2019

In a lengthy statement published late this evening, Friday, by Solomon Times on Line, the Hon. Manasseh Sogavare, the Prime Minister of Solomon Island

SI: SWITCH TO CHINA. AUSTRALIA SAYS IT RESPECTS THE SI DECISION

Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Sep-2019

Australia says Solomon Islands' decision to end 36 years of diplomatic relations with Taiwan will not affect the Pacific nation's bilateral

ASSURANCES FOLLOWING SOLOMONS DIPLOMATIC SWITCH TO CHINA

Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Sep-2019

Meanwhile, Australia has said it respects Solomons' decision to switch to China and will not affect the Solomons bilateral relationship with Canb

TAIWAN REPORTED TO HAVE CUT TIES WITH KIRABATI

Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Sep-2019

While the Solomon Islands Foreign Minister is about to travel to Bejing to formalise diplomatic relations with China, Taiwan has reportedly cut ties w

US COMMITTED TO DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE

Quoting Solomon Times on Line 20-Sep-2019

Despite strong views expressed by leading US lawmakers regarding the switch to China the Prime Minsters office says it's business as usual.

US FUNDED EFFORT TO PROTECT ECOYSYTEMS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Sep-2019

Reefs around Guam and Palau are to be mapped as part of a US funded effort to protect ecosystems.

NEW IDEA PROPOSED TO HELP RESTORE FOOD SECURITY

Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Sep-2019

An expert in Pacific fisheries and climate change is touting a proactive way for countries like Vanuatu to rapidly restore food security after disaste

HELP TO ENABLE GENDER EQUALITY

Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Sep-2019

“Men must do more to help enable gender equality in the Pacific region, the head of the United Nations Population Fund says.

SI. FINANCE MINISTER ASSURES ON BORROWING

Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Sep-2019

In the Solomon Islands media reports, understandably, are continuing to focus on the government’s claimed rushed move to drop ties with its long

HEAVY RAIN AND FLOODING AFFECTS CHOISEUL

Quoting the Island Sun newspaper 19-Sep-2019

“Flooding in South Choiseul has devastated many families and food gardens with low-lying villages being most critically affected, it is reported

CHINESE UNIVERSITY TO OFFER COURSES IN SEVEN PACIFIC LANGUAGES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Sep-2019

A Chinese university is to teach a number of Pacific Island languages, including Vagahau Niue.

SI. FINANCE MINISTER ASSURES ON BORROWING

Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Sep-2019

In the Solomon Islands media reports, understandably, are continuing to focus on the governments claimed rushed move to drop ties with its long time d

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