AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE MINISTER IN THE SOLOMONS FOR A TWO DAY VISIT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Aug-2019
Australias defence minister, Senator Linda Reynolds, has arrived in Solomon Islands for a two day visit as part of her Pacific tour
A PLEA FOR A WHEEL CHAIR FOR A SEVERELY HANDICAPPED CHILD IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Aug-2019
The hospital beds that were released by a hospital in New Zealand and intended to be delivered to the Solomon Islands were electrically operated and tLEARNING TO SPEAK MANDARIN IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Aug-2019
I would encourage as many students as possible to take the opportunity to learn the language, being the most used language todayA PLEA FOR A WHEEL CHAIR FOR A SEVERELY HANDICAPPED CHILD IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Aug-2019
Hospital beds for the NRH delayed but a plea is made for a wheel chair for a severely handicapped childLEARNING TO SPEAK MANDARIN IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Aug-2019
The Republic of China (ROC) Embassy in Honiara is once again co-hosting the learning of Mandarin language at the Solomon Islands National University.VANUATU: STATE OF EMERGENCY OVER RHINO BEETLE EXTENDED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Aug-2019
A State of Emergency put in place by the Vanuatu government to contain and eradicate the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle has been extended for anotSI WE WERE UNPREPARED Words of the Solomon Islands PM
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Aug-2019
Reflections on the state of the Solomon Islands Government and the RSIP in 1997-1998UK MUSICIANS PLANNED PROJECT TO HELP PASI
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Aug-2019
In the latest news I have received from the talented group of musicians in the United Kingdom, the Dionysus Ensemble, the musicians are continuing witSI WE WERE UNPREPARED Words of the Solomon Islands PM 2
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Aug-2019
The Solomon Islands, following the election of the new government in April this year, decided to review diplomatic ties with Taiwan and currently a faUK MUSICIANS PLANNED PROJECT TO HELP PASI
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Aug-2019
In the latest news I have received from the talented group of musicians in the United Kingdom, the Dionysus Ensemble, the musicians are continuing wDOMESTIC TRAVEL BAN IN THE MARSHALL ISLANDS DUE TO A DENGUE OUTBREAK
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Aug-2019
Government and private cargo and passenger vessels in the Marshall Islands have been banned as of Friday from carrying any passengers to remote outerDISABILITY RIGHTS FUND
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Aug-2019
Pacific neighbours of the Solomon Islands, like Kiribati and Papua New Guinea, have to the best of my knowledge both received monetary grants from theSI: CAUGHT UNPREPARED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Aug-2019
During his opening address at last week�s National Security Summit in Honiara, the Hon. Prime Minister, Manasseh SogavareDISABILITY RIGHTS FUND
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Aug-2019
Ratification of the UN CPRD likely to improve the chances of funding grants from the Disability Rights FundDOMESTIC TRAVEL BAN IN THE MARSHALL ISLANDS DUE TO A DENGUE OUTBREAK
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Aug-2019
Government and private cargo and passenger vessels in the Marshall Islands have been banned as of Friday from carrying any passengers to remote outerSI: THE HEALTH CONSEQUENCES OF A CHANGING CLIMATE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Aug-2019
Earlier this month the health impacts of a changing climate were a focus of the13th Pacific Health Ministers Meeting with the gathering acknowledgingSI. NATIONAL CONSUMER PRICE INDEX
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Aug-2019
The Solomon Islands Government through its National Statistics Office (NSO) has reached another milestone in its undertaking as it launched the countrSI: A GOVERNMENT INFORMATION DIRECTORY NEEDED.
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Aug-2019
A request for the Solomon Islands government to initiate a directory for Solomon Islanders to source information on the sources and availability of smSI: YOUTHS VOLUNTEERING FOR A CLEAN-UP IN HONIARA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Aug-2019
It is greatly encouraging to have learned from reading the Solomon Star this morning, Thursday that youths from three communities in Honiara yesterdaySI: SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL MANAGEMENT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Aug-2019
This week I wrote about the laudable work being done in Honiara�s ward 9 by Councillor Robert Oge in coordinating the collection of solid waste aSI. OPPOSITION LEADERS ALLEGES SPENDING COSTS OF A REVIEW OF TAIWAN DIPLOMATIC TIES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Aug-2019
The Government will spend $6 million on the current review exercise set up to look into a possible switch in diplomatic ties from Taiwan to ChinaCOMMUNITY HEALTH ACTION GRANTS IN VANUATU
Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Aug-2019
I have read that the Ministry of Health (MOH) in Vanuatu has been recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as demonstrating ‘Best PracticeSI TAIWAN RELATIONS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Aug-2019
After months of heated public debate over the Taiwan - China issue, sixteen government MPs have come out openly, expressing their strong support for tSAMOA GETS SECOND-HAND FIRE TRUCKS FROM JAPAN
Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Aug-2019
The Samoa Government has received five second-hand fire trucks from JapanSI: CLEANING THE ENVIRONMENT AND REDUCING PLASTICS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Aug-2019
The Councillor for ward 9 in Honiara, Robert Oge, is leading a community activity in his ward to collect rubbish and to educate his and other communitCOMMUNITY HEALTH ACTION GRANTS IN VANUATU
Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Aug-2019
I have read that the Ministry of Health (MOH) in Vanuatu has been recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as demonstrating ‘Best PracticeRED CROSS GIVES MOSQUITO NETS TO MARSHALL ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Aug-2019
The state of emergency continues in the republic with 158 cases of dengue type 3 on Ebeye in recent weeks and hospitals packed.RED CROSS GIVES MOSQUITO NETS TO MARSHALL ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Aug-2019
The Red Cross in Marshall Islands has received hundreds of mosquito nets for distribution on Ebeye island to curb the spread of dengue feverSI: CLIMATE CHANGE AFFECTING FOOD SECURITY AND HEALTH
Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Aug-2019
The Pacific Islands Forum meeting held in Tuvalu last week served to illustrate the plight of many communities in the smaller Pacific Islands countrieSI: VISA EXEMPTION AGREEMENT SIGNED WITH TAIWAN
Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Aug-2019
Taiwan and its Pacific ally, the Solomon Islands, have reached a visa-exemption deal in Tuvalu, where the annual Pacific Islands Forum wrapped up on FPNG: DRUGS MANAGEMENT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Aug-2019
A glut of largely useless medicines in Papua New Guinea has added to concerns about the management of drugs in the health sector.SI: SEEKING NEW WAYS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Aug-2019
More is needs to be done to identify commodity export markets, gain private investment and evaluate down streaming possibilitiesSI: EXPORT POTENTIAL OF BANANA CHIPS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Aug-2019
Consideration should be given to exporting banana chips to generate income and aid the communities especially in Makira.SI: POLICE CRACK-DOWN ON THE BREWING AND SELLING OF ILLICIT KWASO (HOME BREW)
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Aug-2019
It is encouraging to note that the RSIPF is actively pursuing an intensive operation to crack-down on the illegal brewing and sale of kwaso throughoutDENGUE FEVER CASES IN THE COOK ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Aug-2019
Seventy-eight dengue cases have been reported in Cook Islands since the outbreak began early in the yearENGLISH BEING TAUGHT TO DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN IN HONIARA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Aug-2019
I was really pleased to have been able to report a good news story the other day when I learned of the promise of a CT-Scan for the National ReferralDENGUE FEVER CASES IN THE COOK ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Aug-2019
The Cook Islands News reports the Ministry of Health saying 22 were confirmed cases while 56 have been deemed probable positives.ENGLISH BEING TAUGHT TO DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN IN HONIARA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Aug-2019
I was really pleased to have been able to report a good news story the other day when I learned of the promise of a CT-Scan for the National ReferralA SECOND HIGH LEVEL DELEGATION FROM THE SOLOMON ISLANDS IS TRAVELLING TO CHINA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Aug-2019
We have learned that another Government delegation will be travelling to China this week to hold high level talks with respective counterparts and decA SECOND HIGH LEVEL DELEGATION FROM THE SOLOMON ISLANDS IS TRAVELLING TO CHINA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Aug-2019
We have learned that another Government delegation will be travelling to China this week to hold high level talks with respective counterparts and decSI: UNEMPLOYMENT AND THE HIGH BIRTH RATE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Aug-2019
An Editorial piece in the Island Sun newspaper two days ago simply served to highlight the situation of youth unemployment in the Solomon IslandsSI: OPPOSITON LEADER QUESTIONS LATEST CHINA VISIT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Aug-2019
OPPOSITION leader Matthew Wale has questioned the Government�s decision to send a second delegation to Beijing, to further explore and do groundSIG DELEGATION GOING TO CHINA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Aug-2019
Another Government delegation will be travelling to China this week to hold high level talks with respective counterparts and decision makers within tSIG DELEGATION GOING TO CHINA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Aug-2019
Another Government delegation will be travelling to China this week to hold high level talks with respective counterparts and decision makers within tA CALL FOR POLITICIANS TO LEAD THE FIGHT AGAINST DRUGS IN THE COOK ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Aug-2019
An opposition Democratic Party MP in the Cook Islands wants the government to lead by example in the fight against drugs.SI: A SUGGESTED ONE COMMUNITY ONE PRODUCT PROGRAMME FOR THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Aug-2019
The Solomon Islands needs to create a one product one community project guided by the success of such initiatives in Japan and Thailand.SI: A SUGGESTED ONE COMMUNITY ONE PRODUCT PROGRAMME FOR THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Aug-2019
The Solomon Islands needs to create a one product one community project guided by the success of such initiatives in Japan and Thailand.SI: MINIMUM WAGE DOUBLED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Aug-2019
The country�s minimum wage has now doubled, from just over SBD$4 per hour to SBD$8 per hour � the new rate will be applied across all sectorA CALL FOR POLITICIANS TO LEAD THE FIGHT AGAINST DRUGS IN THE COOK ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Aug-2019
“An opposition Democratic Party MP in the Cook Islands wants the government to lead by example in the fight against drugs.COOK ISLANDS UPGRADED WEATHER SYSTEM
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Aug-2019
The director of the weather office, Arona Ngari, said part of the upgrade involves moving from manual to automated stations.COOK ISLANDS UPGRADED WEATHER SYSTEM
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Aug-2019
The Cook Islands meteorological service has upgraded its weather systemA STUDY OF PLASTIC WASTE UNDERWAY IN HONIARA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Aug-2019
The purpose is to work with HCC to create a study tour and research on plastic wastes within Honiara City.ADVANTAGES OF A HEALTHY DIET
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Aug-2019
I have written extensively about the serious health issues associated with non-communicable diseases and the way proper diet, nutrition and daily exerSI: PARTNRSHIP WITH BOND UNIVERSITY PRAISED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Aug-2019
The Premier of Makira Ulawa Province Stanley Siapu has praised a partnership between the Australian Bond University and his provinceSI: MORE CRUISE SHIPS EXPECTED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Aug-2019
Manager of Sales and Marketing for Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau (SIVB) Freda Unisi highlighted this last week.ADVANTAGES OF A HEALTHY DIET
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Aug-2019
I have written extensively about the serious health issues associated with non-communicable diseases and the way proper dietSI: MORE CRUISE SHIPS EXPECTED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Aug-2019
Manager of Sales and Marketing for Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau (SIVB) Freda Unisi highlighted this last week.A STUDY OF PLASTIC WASTE UNDERWAY IN HONIARA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Aug-2019
A team from Taiwan International Corporation and Development Fund (ICDF) led by Mars Shiue have visited the Mayor Of Honiara City Wilson Mamae, City CSI: PARTNRSHIP WITH BOND UNIVERSITY PRAISED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Aug-2019
The Premier of Makira Ulawa Province Stanley Siapu has praised a partnership between the Australian Bond University and his province.SI: FOOD POLICY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Aug-2019
THE Food and Nutrition Security Policy Framework is already completed and is ready to submit before Parliament.SI: HEALTH IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Aug-2019
Assessments reports, globally, have forecast increased mortality and morbidity as a consequence of climate change.� It is increasingly importantDENGUE OUTBREAL IN THE MARSHALL ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Aug-2019
The Marshall Islands has declared a health emergency after a dengue outbreak was confirmedNECESSITY OF PREVENTATIVE HEALTH MEASURES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Aug-2019
The major challenge facing Solomon Islands is the high cost and administrative difficulty of delivering services to a largely subsistence population tDENGUE OUTBREAL IN THE MARSHALL ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Aug-2019
President Hilda Heine signed the emergency declaration on Tuesday, freeing up extra resources to fighting the diseaseNECESSITY OF PREVENTATIVE HEALTH MEASURES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Aug-2019
The major challenge facing Solomon Islands is the high cost and administrative difficulty of delivering services to a largely subsistence population tVANUATU: PENTECOST ISLAND WANTS TOURISTS TO RETURN
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Aug-2019
Custom chiefs and landowners on the Vanuatu island of Pentecost have met with the South Seas Shipping Company and tourism authorities in the hope of hAUSTRALIA's APPROACH TO CLIMATE CHANGE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Aug-2019
Under the Paris Agreement, Australia is committed to cutting emissions per capita by 50 percent by 2030 and Mr Hawke, who is in Vanuatu, told Buzz FM,NEEDLESS CANCER DEATHS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Aug-2019
“The problems are apparent right across the Pacific, from Papua New Guinea to Tokelau, said one of the co-authors of the research, Otago UniversUS STARTS TALKS ON NEW AGREEMENT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Aug-2019
“The US has started negotiations to renew agreements with its freely associated states in the Pacific, in a counter to Chinese influence in theILLEGAL IMPORTATION OF ARMS AND AMMUNITION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Aug-2019
Apart from regional drug smuggling activities I have drawn attention to in recent correspondence, there is concern, also, over the illegal imporTECHNICAL LANGUAGE DIFFICULTIES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Aug-2019
The director general of Pacific's regional environmental body SPREP, Leota Kosi Latu, told delegates that there needs to be targeted training forREPORTED DRUG SHORTAGE IN PNG
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Aug-2019
“A source, who RNZ Pacific has agreed not to name, provided the stock reports from three of the five Area Medical Stores, which are the procuremSI: A CT-SCAN MACHINE FOR THE NRH
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Aug-2019
“We conducted a survey from 2015-2017 and found that during that period, General Surgical Department recorded a total of 4333 admissions, 1043 cSOLOMON ISLAND NEWS TO LIFT THE SPIRITS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Aug-2019
”While compared to other destination’s campaign spends this might be considered a small step, I can assure you from the Solomon Islands pe