IDEA 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.TRIBUTES TO TONGA's LATE PM
Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Sep-2019
Pacific leaders are paying tribute to the late Tongan prime minister, 'Akilisi Pohiva, who died on Thursday.SI: A NEW FRONTIER STILL RELATIVELY UNTAPPED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Sep-2019
Solomon Islands’ advantage to capitalise its strategic 21st century is yet to be fully appreciated and capitalised such as opportunities to be aCOOK ISLANDS: A SUGGESTION MADE FOR A TAX ON "JUNK FOOD."
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Sep-2019
A resort operator in the Cook Islands is calling for a "junk food tax" to overcome the country's obesity problem.SOCIAL FACTORS A KEY TO DEALING WITH NCD's
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Sep-2019
A New Zealand-based health manager says the social determinants of health need to be addressed in the fight against diabetes and obesity.WAKING UP TO THE INCREASING HEALTH THREAT OF NCD's
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Sep-2019
Globally, NCD deaths are projected to increase by 2020 to 44 million deaths, with the highest numbers predicted in the Western Pacific.MANGROVE FOREST CONSERVATION PROJECT ABOUT TO START
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Sep-2019
With help of NZ$18,000.00 from the Pacific Development and Conservation Trust, the Daolusu Community of Ward 30 in Malaita Province will soon embark oPACER PLUS AWARENESS PROGRAMME
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 12-Sep-2019
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper – 12 September 2019FIJI GETTING BIG ADB LOAN FOR PRIVATE SECTOR INVESTMENT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Sep-2019
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is to loan Fiji $US65 million to foster the private sector.CLIMATE CHANGE TO BE ON THE AGENDA IN CANBERRA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Sep-2019
Climate change is expected to be at the top of the agenda when Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama meets his Australian counterpart in Canberra thisSIG COMMITMENT TO THE PRIVATE SECTOR
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Sep-2019
Speaking in Honiara yesterday, Wednesday, the Prime Minister, the Hon. Manasseh Sogavare, reiterated the DCGA’s commitment to work closely with90 WHEEL CHAIRS GIFTED TO THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Sep-2019
Under the charity arm of the Loving Care Group of Buddha’s Light International Association of Queensland (BLIAQ) up to 90 new wheel chairs are eAUSTRALIA CONTINUING TO SUPPORT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENTS IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Sep-2019
The three programmes mentioned each commenced in 2016 and are expected to be completed in 2020.ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT PLAN FOR WOMEN ANNOUNCED IN FIJI
Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Sep-2019
The Fiji Women's Rights Movement has welcomed the government's economic empowerment plan for women in the country.PRO BONO MEDICAL TRAINING
Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Sep-2019
It has been claimed that “gut health “is improving in the Pacific as a doctor’s network continues to grow.HIGH TECH SECURITY AND LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS AT SOLOMON PORT
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 11-Sep-2019
“STATE Owned Entity (SOE) Solomon Ports last week unveiled its hi-tech LED lighting system and CCTV Surveillance System at the Honiara Port.GUT HEALTH IMPROVEMENTS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Sep-2019
An Australian medical specialist said free consultation and education for Pacific doctors through a network of instant messaging and telemedicine is sBINA HARBOUR ATTRACTING USA ATTENTION
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 11-Sep-2019
“THE United States (us) is considering working in Bina Harbour, Malaita Province with other donor partners under the USAID program.NEW BOAT FOR WASH TEAM IN GUADALCANAL PROVINCE
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 11-Sep-2019
THE Guadalcanal Provincial Health Authority has acknowledged European Union (EU) and the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) for its supporSI: THE PERCEIVED GAP IN PRIVATE INVESTMENT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Sep-2019
In 2016, the former Managing Director and World Bank Group Chief Financial Officer, Joaquim Levy, wrote about the gap he perceived in private investmeGINGER AS AN EXPORT CROP FOR THE SOLOMON ISLANDS?
Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Sep-2019
The global market for ginger is surging and provides an ideal opportunity for the Solomon Islands to export locally grown ginger to international markTHE USA OFFERS DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Sep-2019
The U.S. Ambassador to Solomon Islands, Her Excellency Catherine Ebert- Gray, made a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister at the Paul Tovua Complex inPAMUA COLLEGE GETS A SANITATION PROJECT
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 10-Sep-2019
“THE Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) owned school in Makira Ulawa province St Stephen Pamua College has taken ownership of a new girls&rsquoDOUBLING OF DENGUE CASES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Sep-2019
“The number of suspected and confirmed dengue fever cases has more than doubled in the Marshall Islands capital Majuro in the past seven daysTRAGEDY IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS FOLLOWING A LAND SLIDE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Sep-2019
“The Gizo community in Solomon Islands' Western Province is mourning the death of a woman who was killed in a landslide this morning.SI: FORMER PREMIER IN POLICE CUSTODY
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 10-Sep-2019
“FORMER Guadalcanal premier Stephen Panga is in police custody after he was found guilty of abuse of office, last Friday.PACIFIC PENSION OPERATORS LOOKING TO INVEST IN INFRASTRUCTURE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Sep-2019
“Pacific pension, superannuation, trusts and sovereign fund operators are keen to invest in key infrastructure in the region.SI: LANDSLIDE IN GIZO SAID TO HAVE BURIED TWO PEOPLE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Sep-2019
“Police in Solomon Islands are responding to a landslide which happened this morning in the western provincial capital of Gizo.SI: FORMER PREMIER IN POLICE CUSTODY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Sep-2019
FORMER Guadalcanal premier Stephen Panga is in police custody after he was found guilty of abuse of office, last Friday.SI: THE PERCEIVED GAP IN PRIVATE INVESTMENT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Sep-2019
In 2016, the former Managing Director and World Bank Group Chief Financial Officer, Joaquim Levy, wrote about the gap he perceived in private investmeSI: ENCOURAGING THE COMMERCIAL SUPPLY AND EXPORT OF HONEY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Sep-2019
Global demand for honey expected to rise to USD 10, 336 million by 2025 and should prove an incentive for bee keepers in the Solomon Islands to exportENCOURAGING THE COMMERCIAL GROWING AND EXPORT OF FRESH ORCHIDS FROM THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Sep-2019
With the increasing success of kava as a cash crop rewarding kava farmers with much needed income and the reported success of chocolate sales and cocoREMITTANCE COSTS IN THE PACIFIC
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Sep-2019
New Zealand is in talks with Australia to lower hefty money transfer fees in several Pacific Island countries, as "stubbornly high" costs stSI: ENCOURAGING THE COMMERCIAL SUPPLY AND EXPORT OF HONEY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Sep-2019
The bee keeping industry in the Solomon Islands began in the 1990s but it virtually collapsed during the civil conflict which occurred in late 1998 anENCOURAGING THE GROWING AND EXPORT OF VANILLA FROM THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Sep-2019
According to the latest market research the global demand for vanilla will reach over USD 735 million by 2026,ENCOURAGING THE COMMERCIAL GROWING AND EXPORT OF FRESH ORCHIDS FROM THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Sep-2019
With the increasing success of kava as a cash crop rewarding kava farmers with much needed income and the reported success of chocolate salesMEASLES IN NEW ZEALAND
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Sep-2019
The number of people with measles in New Zealand is rapidly rising with the illness literally going viral in Auckland prompting warnings to the PacifiGLOBAL TRADE IN KAVA HELPING SOLOMON FARMERS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Sep-2019
I continue to be encouraged by emerging success stories from the Solomon Islands and today, Monday, was no exception as I read of kava farmers havingSI: THE IMPORTANCE OF ADEQUATE INFRASTRUCTURE TO DEVELOP THE ECONOMY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Sep-2019
Last week the we learned of the Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP) to upgrade Malaita’s road network and provide improvements toCONSIDERING THE EXPORT POTENTIAL AND MARKETS FOR SOLOMONS AGRICULTURAL BASED PRODUCTS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Sep-2019
Last Monday, speaking in Honiara, the Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon. Harry Kuma, introduced the 2020 budget details.SI: THE IMPORTANCE OF ADEQUATE INFRASTRUCTURE TO DEVELOP THE ECONOMY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Sep-2019
Last week the we learned of the Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP) to upgrade Malaita's road network and provide improvementSI: THE IMPORTANCE OF ADEQUATE INFRASTRUCTURE TO DEVELOP THE ECONOMY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Sep-2019
The importance of the provision of adequate quality infrastructure in determining the future trade performance of the Solomon Islands.GUADALCANAL - A HISTORIC BATTLEFIELD DURING WORLD WAR TWO
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Sep-2019
I learned last week that the Australian Government initiative, Strongim Bisnis, has been working with Solomon Islands tourism operators in Guadalcanal