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 GuadalcanalGUADALCANAL - 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 GuadSI: $433 MILLION INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT LAUNCHED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Sep-2019
It was revealed yesterday, Thursday, that anew roads and aviation project worth $433 million is set to benefit the country was officially launched bySI: $433 MILLION INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT LAUNCHED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Sep-2019
It's estimated that 110,000 people live near the roads which will be improved this means thousands of people will benefit from safer, more securSI: $433 MILLION INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Sep-2019
A new roads and aviation project worth $433Mthat is set to benefit the country was officially launched by the government and donor partners in HoniaraAUSTRALIAN SUPPORT FOR TOURIST TRAILS IN THE SOLOMONS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Sep-2019
The Australian Government initiative, Strongim Bisnis has worked with Solomon Islands tourism operators in Guadalcanal, Western and Central to deSI: $433 MILLION INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT LAUNCHED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Sep-2019
It’s estimated that 110,000 people live near the roads which will be improvedSI: REVIEW OF TIES WITH TAIWAN
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Sep-2019
The Solomon Islands is continuing to make headlines in newspapers and radio bulletins as the country reviews its diplomatic ties with Taiwan.CHILD DIES FROM DENGUE IN THE MARSHALL ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Sep-2019
The girl was reported to have been taken to Majuro hospital last Thursday after experiencing a headache, where she was given medicine and sent back hoSI: FRC LOOKING INTO THE TAIWAN/CHINA QUESTION.
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Sep-2019
A parliamentary committee in Solomon Islands has begun its own inquiry into whether the country should maintain diplomatic relations with Taiwan or swSI: FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE INQUIRY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Sep-2019
The Solomon Islands is continuing to make headlines in newspapers and radio bulletins as the country reviews its diplomatic ties with Taiwan.SOLOMON WATER ON ONGOING WATER SUPPLY CUTS AND FUTURE PLANS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Sep-2019
The ongoing shutdowns at Kongulai following heavy rain will continue until a new treatment plant for Kongulai is operational in mid 2021.A GROUP OF TAIWANESE STUDENTS VISIT THE SOLOMONS PARLIAMENT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Sep-2019
The visiting ambassadors are in Solomon Islands from the 1st September to 5th September to engage in youth exchange programs on the theme.Youth DiplomPNG: GAS DEAL REPORTED TO BE GOING AHEAD
Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Sep-2019
Petroleum Minister Kerenga Kua visited Singapore last month in the hopes of revising the $US13 billion Papua LNG gas project in Gulf Province. Total iSCHOOL DELAYS IN TONGA EXPLAINED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Sep-2019
The government of Tonga has corrected comments made last week by its spokesman that the World Bank was to blame for delays in the school rebuilding prBIO-SECURITY DEAL
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Sep-2019
The recently concluded Joint Border Committee (JBC) in Gizo, Western Province has acknowledged the signing of a milestone Biosecurity Memorandum of AgSI: RECENT REFERENCES TO USAID, BUSINESS POTENTIAL AND NEW COCONUT PRODUCTS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Sep-2019
Coming in a week when the Prime Minister and his Deputy met with a high level team from the US international development agency, USAID, in the countrySI: HUMANITARIAN LAW
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Sep-2019
It was reported in today’s edition of the Solomon Times on Line publication that several officers from the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPFSI WORKING TOWARDS BETTER GOOD GOVERNANCE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Sep-2019
The Solomon Islands is in the process, I believe, of recruiting selected professional personnel to work in the Independent Commission Against CorruptiSI: THE WORK OF THE NRDF IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Sep-2019
Promoting sustainable forest management, conservation and income generation projectsSI: MAXIMISING JOB SKILLS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 31-Aug-2019
Last week it was reported in the media that the underwater data cables connecting Australia to the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea had reached SyAN APPEAL FOR A FINANCIAL PARTNER STILL BEING REQUESTED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Aug-2019
A Solomon Islands shipping Captain with over 34 years experience in ocean voyaging to Hong Kong, New Zealand and all around the Solomons is seeking aPRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Aug-2019
The Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia, His Excellency Mr. Andriana Supandy,has presented his credentials to the Governor General His ExcellencyHOSPITAL BEDS AVAILABLE FOR THE SOLOMON ISLANDS NATIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Aug-2019
My partner charity in New Zealand, ‘Take My Hands,’ has written to tell me there are 18 hospital beds that can be obtained from a hospital in WellAN APPEAL FOR A FINANCIAL PARTNER STILL BEING REQUESTED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Aug-2019
A Solomon Islands shipping Captain with over 34 years experience in ocean voyaging to Hong Kong, New Zealand and all around the Solomons is seeking aHOSPITAL BEDS AVAILABLE FOR THE SOLOMON ISLANDS NATIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Aug-2019
My partner charity in New Zealand, ‘Take My Hands,’ has written to tell me there are 18 hospital beds that can be obtained from a hospital in WellPRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Aug-2019
The Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia, His Excellency Mr. Andriana Supandy,has presented his credentials to the Governor General His ExcellencyTWO MAJOR ECONOMIES MOVING TOWARDS CLEAN TECHNOLOGY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Aug-2019
In an Opinion piece on 17 August 2019, contributed by Professor Martina Linnenluecke who is Macquarie Business School’s head of the Centre for CorpoTWO MAJOR ECONOMIES MOVING TOWARDS CLEAN TECHNOLOGY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Aug-2019
In an Opinion piece on 17 August 2019, contributed by Professor Martina Linnenluecke who is Macquarie Business School’s head of the Centre for CorpoLATEST CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE GREEN CLIMATE FUND
Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Aug-2019
Yesterday, the United Kingdom Department for International Development (DFID) announced a doubling of their contribution to GBP 1.44 billion pounds toGLOBAL ROBOTICS CHALLENGE IN DUBAI TO BE ATTENDED BY WOODFORD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL STUDENTS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Aug-2019
Last August a group of students from Woodford International School in Honiara travelled to take part in a robotics challenge in Mexico.LATEST CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE GREEN CLIMATE FUND
Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Aug-2019
Yesterday, the United Kingdom Department for International Development (DFID) announced a doubling of their contribution to GBP 1.44 billion pounds toGLOBAL ROBOTICS CHALLENGE IN DUBAI TO BE ATTENDED BY WOODFORD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL STUDENTS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Aug-2019
Last August a group of students from Woodford International School in Honiara travelled to take part in a robotics challenge in Mexico