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 YPM 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 issueSI: 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) hasSI: 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 allianceSI: 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 andREPORTED 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, oneWOMEN'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 theFIJI 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 stepsSI: 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 beCLIMATE 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 bePACIFIC 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 goveHOLDING 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, areLOOKING 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 happenLOOKING 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 inCLIMATE 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 hasSI: 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 IslandSI: 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 bilateralASSURANCES 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 CanbTAIWAN 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 wUS 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 disasteHELP 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 longHEAVY 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 reportedCHINESE 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 dIDEA TO RESTORE FOOOD 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 disasteSI: THE CHINA SWITCH AND DEMOCRATIC RIGHTS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Sep-2019
The decision by the Solomon Islands government to switch diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China, albeit still to be officially confirmed, has proPACIFIC UNDERSEA INTERNET CABLE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Sep-2019
Work has started on an undersea internet cable which will connect several Pacific Island states by 2021.DENGUE EMERGENCY IN GUAM
Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Sep-2019
A state of emergency has been declared on Guam as health officials battle an outbreak of dengue fever.MULTI BILLION DOLLAR PROJECT FOR THE PACIFIC BEING MOOTED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Sep-2019
Small Pacific Island states are to be among the beneficiaries of a multi-billion-dollar project fund set up by the African, Caribbean and Pacific grouSI: THE CHINA SWITCH AND DEMOCRATIC RIGHTS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Sep-2019
The decision by the Solomon Islands government to switch diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China, albeit still to be officially confirmed, has proTHE END OF DIPLOMATIC TIES WITH TAIWAN
Quoting the Solomon Islands newspaper 17-Sep-2019
THE Solomon Islands Government last night cut off the nation’s diplomatic ties with Taiwan.SI DIRECT AID TO REPLACE OR RENOVATE RURAL HEALTH CENTRES AND CLINICS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Sep-2019
I have noted over recent years that China has been playing an increasing role in those countries with which it has diplomatic relations in Africa in tSI: WHAT NOW IS THE QUESTION THAT COMES TO MIND?
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Sep-2019
The Solomon Islands Government has taken a momentous sovereign decision to establish full diplomatic relations with China and switch its long standingVIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN FIJI
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Sep-2019
“Fiji's Health Minister has told a regional meeting in Sigatoka that as the main perpetrators of violence against women and girls, it was uGREEN CLIMATE FUND CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Sep-2019
In recent letters I referred to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) the fund established within the framework of the UNFCCC as an operating entitySI: ENTHRONEMENT OF NEW ARCHBISHOP
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Sep-2019
THE Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) enthrones Rt Reverend Leonard Dawea as the 7th Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Melanesia in a ceremony inSI. AGRICULTURE AND TOURISM PROMOTED AT BUSINESS FORUM
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Sep-2019
Strongim Bisnis, the Australian Government initiative, continued its platinum sponsorship of the Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum, held 11 toSI ENTHRONEMENT OF NEW ARCHBISHOP
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Sep-2019
THE Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) enthrones Rt Reverend Leonard Dawea as the 7th Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Melanesia in a ceremony inSICCI BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2019
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Sep-2019
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has just released a media statement announcing two new award categories to be added toNZ FUNDING EFFORTS TO COMBAT THE RHINO BEETLE IN THE PACIFIC
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Sep-2019
New Zealand has announced a $US11.5 million funding focus on efforts to combat the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle which is threatening plantationsFUNERAL SERVICE FOR THE LATE TONGAN PRIME MINISTER
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Sep-2019
More than 2000 people attended a memorial service for the late Prime Minister of Tonga in Auckland last night.SI: ENTHRONEMENT OF NEW ARCHBISHOP
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 15-Sep-2019
THE Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) enthrones Rt Reverend Leonard Dawea as the 7th Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Melanesia in a ceremonySI. AGRICULTURE AND TOURISM PROMOTED AT BUSINESS FORUM
Quoting from Solomon Star newspaper 15-Sep-2019
Strongim Bisnis, the Australian Government initiative, continued its platinum sponsorship of the Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum, held 11 toPLAYING DOWN RECENT BARBS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Sep-2019
Fiji's prime minister Frank Bainimarama and his Australian counterpart have talked up their countries' relationship at a bilateral meeting iSI: 75 NEW NURSES EXPECTED TO JOIN THE WORKORCE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Sep-2019
In the national Parliament last week, the Member of Parliament for Raonga-Simbo, the Hon. Charles Sigoto, mentioned some concern about the departure oSI: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT REPORT 2002
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Sep-2019
The Report focused primarily on measuring and analyzing the human development situation and needs within the Solomon Islands communities. It disclosedGUAM: FIRST CASE OF LOCALLY ACQUIRED DENGUE IN 75 YEARS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Sep-2019
A case of dengue fever in Guam is believed to be the first to be contracted locally in the last 75 years.SI: 75 NEW NURSES EXPECTED TO JOIN THE WORKORCE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Sep-2019
In the national Parliament last week, the Member of Parliament for Raonga-Simbo, the Hon. Charles Sigoto, mentioned some concern about the departure oSI: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT REPORT 2002
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Sep-2019
Seventeen years ago the Solomon Islands Government issued its first ever Human Development Report giving a valuable insight as to how the nation had pGUAM: FIRST CASE OF LOCALLY ACQUIRED DENGUE IN 75 YEARS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Sep-2019
Pacific Daily News reports the sick person has no travel history outside of Guam, with all previous dengue cases imported from off-island.SAVO ISLAND HEALTH CARE CLINIC WITHOUT TOILETS, WITHOUT ELECTRICITY, TOTALLY WHITE ANT INFESTED - AND EXPECTED TO LOOK AFTER THE HEALTH NEEDS OF 4000 IN THE COMMUNITY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Sep-2019
Savo Health care centre without toilets or electricity and in danger of complete collapse due to white ants.SAVO ISLAND HEALTH CARE CLINIC WITHOUT TOILETS, WITHOUT ELECTRICITY, TOTALLY WHITE ANT INFESTED - AND EXPECTED TO LOOK AFTER THE HEALTH NEEDS OF 4000 IN THE COMMUNITY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Sep-2019
The Panueli Health Centre on Savo continues against all odds to serve the health care needs of a growing population now exceeding 4000.LANDSIDE OCCURS IN MALAITA
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 13-Sep-2019
A TEAM consisting of Auki Police officers, the Red Cross and Disaster officers in Malaita has now been alerted following reports of a landslide that dCOOK ISLANDS: RED PALM WEEVIL SUSPECTED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Sep-2019
Penrhyn Islanders in the Cook Islands fear they may have an infestation of the red palm weevil.RELAYING ONGOING CONCERNS FOR THE SI RED CROSS SOCIETY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Sep-2019
In May 2018, I became aware of the extensive local flooding in the vicinity of the Solomon Islands Red Cross Society’s Special Rehabilitation DiSI: PLANTING BAMBOO TO STOP SOIL EROSION AND CURTAIL LANDSLIDES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Sep-2019
Tragedy struck in Gizo early last Tuesday morning when a landslide occurred following several days of heavy rain.