ADB CALLS FOR IMPROVEMENT IN SOCIAL INSURANCE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Jul-2019

“Sustained economic growth in the past ten years has helped drive substantial social development gains in the Pacific, but there is much more to

MILITARY SUPPORT BEING INCREASED IN THE PACIFIC

Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Jul-2019

Following a meeting in Adelaide of both countries' defence ministers, New Zealand's Ron Mark and Australia's Christopher Pyne released

AUSTRALIA PUSHING TO SECURE STATUS AS SECURITY PARTNER FOR PACIFIC NATIONS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Jul-2019

“Australia is pushing to secure its status as the security partner of choice for Pacific nations, forming a new expeditionary training force to

SI: PROTOCOL HANDBOOK

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 24-Jul-2019

“The handbook upholds Solomon Islands duties as a receiving State to accredited diplomats and seeks to balance expectations of the Vienna Conven

SI: SCHOOLS GIFTED CUSTOM STORY BOOKS

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 24-Jul-2019

“In the next two weeks, each primary school in Honiara will receive 30 copies of a book with stories written by different Solomon Islands'

FREE EDUCATION BEING EXTENDED IN VANUATU

Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Jul-2019

“The Daily Post reported the prime minister made the announcement along side the education minister in Port Vila yesterday.

PACIFIC FOREIGN MINISTERS MEETING

Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Jul-2019

“He said this will include strengthening Pacific regionalism, responding to climate change, advancing the Boe Declaration on regional security,

AUSTRALIA STEPPING UP REGIONAL SECURITY ASSISTANCE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Jul-2019

However, after the signing, PNG's Defence Secretary Trevor Meauri said the MoU would help guide the collaboration between the PNG and Australia t

JAPANESE AIDING THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jul-2019

In an agreement signed yesterday (Monday), Japan is providing $US1.76 million so the Solomon Islands  Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources

REPORT OF TOXIC REEF FISH IN THE MARSHALL ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jul-2019

“A new report on the contamination near a US Army Garrison in the Marshall Islands confirms that fish around Kwajalein Island contain dangerous

THE STATE OF THE WORLD's OCEANS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jul-2019

“A recent assessment by the UN concluded that the state of the oceans is failing, with changing balances and declining biodiversity and fish sto

SEASONAL WORKER CONCERNS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jul-2019

 The Seasonal Worker Programme is seen by many locals as an opportunity to work in Australia - particularly in the agriculture sector, but the Au

OFF THE HOOK

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jul-2019

“More than a hundred electoral violations were identified during voter registration in August last year and police arrested one man, ahead of th

SI ELECTION CANDIDATES FAIL TO ACCOUNT FOR THEIR CAMPAIGN SPENDING

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jul-2019

“The electoral office says the deadline to submit expenses lapsed on Saturday, with only 244 of the 328 candidates who contested April's el

28 NURSES FROM THE SOLOMON ISLANDS RECRUITED TO WORK IN VANUATU

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jul-2019

“Vanuatu's Public Service Commission has announced 28 nurses from Solomon Islands will work in its hospitals.

JAPANESE AIDING THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jul-2019

In an agreement signed yesterday (Monday), Japan is providing $US1.76 million so the Solomon Islands  Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources can

SOLOMON ISLANDS - PACIFIC GAMES - 2023

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jul-2019

In a pre-recorded video message shown to all the participant teams at the Pacific Games in Apia, Samoa, the Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare, assured

JAPANESE AIDING THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jul-2019

In an agreement signed yesterday (Monday), Japan is providing $US1.76 million so the Solomon Islands  Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources can

PACER PLUS TRADE DEAL

Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Jul-2019

“It's the first Pacific country to ratify the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus (PACER Plus), which has been beset b

SAMOA REPORTS A REDUCTION IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INCIDENTS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Jul-2019

“There has been a significant drop in the number of domestic violence cases reported in Samoa during the 2017-18 financial year, a report by the

COMPLETION OF A SOLAR PROJECT IN THE COOK ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Jul-2019

“New Zealand company Infratec has completed a $US10.8 million Asian Development Bank project to deliver reliable renewable energy to four island

TACKLING e-WASTE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Jul-2019

“The director of New Zealand's Computer Recycling, Patrick Moynahan, said changes were critical not just for the preservation of the ecolog

SI: CHANGE TO EXAM SYSTEM

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 21-Jul-2019

“In a document the Sunday Star cited, it confirmed the decision has been formally made by the government to phase out Solomon Islands Secondary

2023 PACIFIC GAMES IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Jul-2019

Last night saw the closing ceremony of the 2019 Pacific Games in Samoa and Daniel Lundberg writing for Sunday Sports in Apia had this to say following

2023 PACIFIC GAMES IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Jul-2019

Last night saw the closing ceremony of the 2019 Pacific Games in Samoa and Daniel Lundberg writing for Sunday Sports in Apia had this to say following

SI: CHANGE TO EXAM SYSTEM

Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Jul-2019

GRADE six exams will now be a thing of the past as the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) has finally decided to put an end

2023 PACIFIC GAMES IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Jul-2019

Last night saw the closing ceremony of the 2019 Pacific Games in Samoa and Daniel Lundberg writing for Sunday Sports in Apia had this to say following

SI: CHANGE TO EXAM SYSTEM

Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Jul-2019

GRADE six exams will now be a thing of the past as the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) has finally decided to put an end

SI: SALUTING THE NATIONAL FLAG

Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Jul-2019

I was pleased to read a report, today, that the Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare, together with the staff of his office

SI: SALUTING THE NATIONAL FLAG

Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Jul-2019

The practice of saluting the national flag a patriotic duty as a sign of pride, unity and love of the Solomon Islands

CUTS TO HONIARA's WATER SUPPLY

Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Jul-2019

At the conclusion of the water forum held in Honiara on Thursday last week, the ongoing water cuts in Honiara were blamed on loggers operating in the

SI: SALUTING THE NATIONAL FLAG

Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Jul-2019

I was pleased to read a report, today, that the Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare, together with the staff of his office, saluted the

SI: RURAL GROWTH

Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Jul-2019

Most recently the Hon. Prime Minister, Manneseh Sogavara, spoke about his disappointment at the lack of developments in the country since independence

PACIFIC GAMES 2023

Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Jul-2019

“The Pacific Games Council (PGC) are positive about the progress being made by Solomon Islands 2023 as they prepare to stage the next edition of

CHINESE TOURISM MARKET

Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Jul-2019

“Delegates from Fiji, Federated States of Micronesia, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu participated in the tour funded by China&

AN APPEAL FOR A FINANCIAL PARTNER

Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Jul-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 a

SI: RURAL GROWTH

Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Jul-2019

Most recently the Hon. Prime Minister, Manneseh Sogavara, spoke about his disappointment at the lack of developments in the country since independence

AN APPEAL FOR A FINANCIAL PARTNER

Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Jul-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 a

SI: RURAL GROWTH

Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Jul-2019

Most recently the Hon. Prime Minister, Manneseh Sogavara, spoke about his disappointment at the lack of developments in the country since independence

AN APPEAL FOR A FINANCIAL PARTNER

Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Jul-2019

The Captain has identified massive benefits for communities and for local agriculture and exports following the introduction of a regular barge servic

A GOLD MEDAL FOR SOLOMON ISLANDS AT THE PACIFIC GAMES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jul-2019

Solomon Islands’ long-distance runner, Sharon Kikini Firisua, raced to victory in the women’s 10,000 metres race at the Pacific Games held in Samo

BROADBAND SPEED IN FIJI

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jul-2019

“A global survey on internet speed has found that Fiji has the fastest broadband among the five Pacific Islands countries listed

UNDP SUPPORT FOR THE SOLOMON ISLANDS NATIONAL ANTI CORRUPTION STRATEGY

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jul-2019

It is reported today that the Office of the Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Cabinet has committed US$653,700 to continue a cost-sharing partnership

SI: YOUTHS WALK FOR HUMAN RIGHTS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jul-2019

A UNITED States (US) based Youths for Human Rights International team last week organized a walk for Human Rights on Saturday 13th July and trained yo

GUADALCANAL PREMIER WANTS MORE REVENUE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jul-2019

The Guadalcanal provincial premier Francis Sade says the Guadalcanal provincial government needs to increase its revenue base.

ENCOURAGING HYDROPONICS IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jul-2019

Promoting hydroponic vegetable cultivation is a an idea I have shared with readers on several occasions and today, Caleb Gray, writing in the Solomon

ENCOURAGING HYDROPONICS IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jul-2019

Promoting hydroponic vegetable cultivation is a an idea I have shared with readers on several occasions and today, Caleb Gray, writing in the Solomon

BROADBAND SPEED IN FIJI

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jul-2019

A global survey on internet speed has found that Fiji has the fastest broadband among the five Pacific Islands countries listed

UNDP SUPPORT FOR THE SOLOMON ISLANDS NATIONAL ANTI CORRUPTION STRATEGY

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jul-2019

It is reported today that the Office of the Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Cabinet has committed US$653,700 to continue a cost-sharing partnership

A GOLD MEDAL FOR SOLOMON ISLANDS AT THE PACIFIC GAMES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jul-2019

Solomon Islands’ long-distance runner, Sharon Kikini Firisua, raced to victory in the women’s 10,000 metres race at the Pacific Games held in Samo

SI: YOUTHS WALK FOR HUMAN RIGHTS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jul-2019

A UNITED States (US) based Youths for Human Rights International team last week organized a walk for Human Rights on Saturday 13th July and trained yo

GUADALCANAL PREMIER WANTS MORE REVENUE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jul-2019

The Guadalcanal provincial premier Francis Sade says the Guadalcanal provincial government needs to increase its revenue base.

ENCOURAGING HYDROPONICS IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jul-2019

Promoting hydroponic vegetable cultivation is a an idea I have shared with readers on several occasions and today, Caleb Gray, writing in the Solomon

GUADALCANAL PREMIER WANTS MORE REVENUE

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 18-Jul-2019

“The Guadalcanal provincial premier Francis Sade says the Guadalcanal provincial government needs to increase its revenue base.

SOLTUNA's VEGETABLE GARDENING PROJECT

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jul-2019

Congratulations are extended to Soltuna for initiating a vegetable growing project to provide healthy meals for its 240 female workers living in the c

REAPING THE REWARD FOR LEASING CUSTOMARY LAND

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jul-2019

Sasina village signed a deal to lease five hundred acres of customary land for 120 years, and has just received its third annual payment of $US120,000

A GOLD MEDAL FOR SOLOMON ISLANDS AT THE PACIFIC GAMES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jul-2019

Solomon Islands’ long-distance runner, Sharon Kikini Firisua, raced to victory in the women’s 10,000 metres race at the Pacific Games held

CONCERNS OVER RSE WORKERS INN NZ

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jul-2019

“A third of New Zealand employers using Pacific seasonal workers say some of their labourers aren't arriving in good health.

UNDP SUPPORT FOR THE SOLOMON ISLANDS NATIONAL ANTI CORRUPTION STRATEGY

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jul-2019

It is reported today that the Office of the Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Cabinet has committed US$653,700 to continue a cost-sharing partnership

LAUNCHING OF A HUMAN RIGHTS INSTITUTE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Jul-2019

The Regional Representative from the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Chitralekha Massey, said she hopes it will fill a gap in the Pacific.

14 SOLOMON ISLANDERS GOING AS MEAT WORKERS TO AUSTRALIA

Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Jul-2019

“The training provided workers with detailed information about their contractual benefits and obligations, and general information about Austral

MEDAL WINNERS AT THE PACIFIC GAMES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Jul-2019

Jemimah Otoa made history on Tuesday winning a bronxe medal in the women;s para javelin event, being the first ever kind of event at Pacific Games tou

POLLUTION AND SHUT-DOWN OF HONIARA's WATER SUPPLY

Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Jul-2019

Residents of Honiara are regularly experiencing shut-downs in their water supply and the current water shortage in the city will be discussed at a mee

MEDAL WINNERS AT THE PACIFIC GAMES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Jul-2019

Two Solomon Islands athletes have won medals at the Pacific Games being held in Samoa

14 SOLOMON ISLANDERS GOING AS MEAT WORKERS TO AUSTRALIA

Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Jul-2019

In a major milestone for Solomon Islands, meat workers have been recruited as part of the Pacific Labour Scheme (PLS) for the first time

MEDAL WINNERS AT THE PACIFIC GAMES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Jul-2019

Two Solomon Islands athletes have won medals at the Pacific Games being held in Samoa.

14 SOLOMON ISLANDERS GOING AS MEAT WORKERS TO AUSTRALIA

Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Jul-2019

In a major milestone for Solomon Islands, meat workers have been recruited as part of the Pacific Labour Scheme (PLS) for the first time

CHINA AND TAIWAN FEATURING IN THE NEWS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Jul-2019

In a wider sense I have also been thinking about China and its ongoing push for wider global trade and international development

CHINA AND TAIWAN FEATURING IN THE NEWS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Jul-2019

My attention these last few weeks has been focused on the public demonstrations in Hong Kong where I twice served prior to the handover of the former

ILLEGAL SQUATTING IN THE HONIARA BOTANICAL GARDENS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Jul-2019

“Squatters in the Solomon Islands National Botanical Gardens in Honiara are putting the city's water supply and ecology at risk according t

SI: A RISING POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT NEEDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Jul-2019

A rising population is intensifying the need for urgent and effective funding of the Solomon Islands National Development Plan

SI: A RISING POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT NEEDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Jul-2019

The Solomon Islands government will conducts its National Census this year in November when, subsequently, the population figure is expected to reveal

EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF THE CDF

Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Jul-2019

ollowing closely after comments made by a spokesperson from the Embassy of the Republic of China on the distribution of the CDF provided annually by t

SCHOOLS GETING NEW TEXT BOOKS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Jul-2019

VARIOUS schools in east Guadalcanal have received their share of new donated textbooks by the Australia and New Zealand governments last week.

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