LBS WITH AUSTRALIA

Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Feb-2019

Speaking at the launching of the scheme in Honiara yesterday, Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela said they anticipate a rapid increase from our current f

WALE SPEAKS ON THE NEED FOR TAX REFORM

Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Feb-2019

LEADER of the Solomon Islands Democratic Party (SIDP) Mathew Wale says one of their proposed priorities requires substantive fiscal reform to stimulat

MISSING OUT ON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH?

Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Feb-2019

SOLOMON Islands could miss out on the opportunity to host the University of the South Pacific’s School of Public Health, largely because the governm

SI: A TIMELY CALL FOR BETTER WASTE MANAGEMENT

Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Feb-2019

PERMANENT Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology Dr Melchior Mataki says waste management

SOLOMONS SELECTION TO THE (US) MCC THRESHOLD PROGRAMME

Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Feb-2019

During a press conference in Honiara last Thursday the Caretaker Prime Minister, Rick Hou, spoke of priority investment areas from education

SOLOMONS SELECTION TO THE (US) MCC THRESHOLD PROGRAMME

Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Feb-2019

rogramme.

During a press conference in Honiara last Thursday the Caretaker Prime Minister, Rick Hou, spoke of priority investment are

SI: A CLEAN ENVIRONMENT A STEP TO ENCOURAGING TOURISM

Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Feb-2019

tourists

Youths in Gizo have been busy clearing away rubbish from the Gizo main market in Gizo town

All of the youths involve

SI: ENCOURAGING TOURISM

Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Feb-2019

opment

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper – 3 February 2019

“Solomon Island is not just Honiara.

SI: LOCAL JOURNALISTS GET REFRESHER TRAINING

Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Feb-2019

spaper – 3 February 2019

“Journalists from the mainstream media in the country have completed their two days refresher election t

CLTS PROGRAMME IN MALAITA

Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Feb-2019

paper – 3 February 2019

“Coordinator of the Malaita province Community Lead Total Sanitation (CLTS), Tony Wale says the program h

HONIARA CENTRAL MARKET

Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Feb-2019

ong>

“With the over crowdedness currently faced at the Honiara Central Market, market vendors have called on the Honiara City Council (HCC)

FIRST PACIFIC LABOUR SCHEME RECRUITS FROM THE SOLOMONS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Feb-2019

019

“IN a major milestone for Solomon Islands, the first ever Pacific Labour Scheme (PLS) workers have been recruited.

“The exciti

FIRST PACIFIC LABOUR SCHEME RECRUITS FROM THE SOLOMONS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Feb-2019

The exciting new program, launched last year, will enable Solomon Islanders to work in Australia for up to three years

HONIARA CENTRAL MARKET

Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Feb-2019

With the over crowdedness currently faced at the Honiara Central Market, market vendors have called on the Honiara City Council (HCC) to consider an e

CLTS PROGRAMME IN MALAITA

Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Feb-2019

Coordinator of the Malaita province Community Lead Total Sanitation (CLTS), Tony Wale says the program has positively rolled out smoothly in the provi

SI: LOCAL JOURNALISTS GET REFRESHER TRAINING

Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Feb-2019

ournalists from the mainstream media in the country have completed their two days refresher election training in Honiara, Saturday

SI: ENCOURAGING TOURISM

Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Feb-2019

Out there in the provinces that constitute the Solomon, are untapped attractions and resources that their economic benefits are yet to be realized.

SI: A CLEAN ENVIRONMENT A STEP TO ENCOURAGING TOURISM

Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Feb-2019

Youths in Gizo have been busy clearing away rubbish from the Gizo main market in Gizo town

SI: THREATENED NURSES STRIKE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Feb-2019

NURSES across the country will go on strike starting February 27 if the government continues to ignore allowances it promised to pay the nurses

SI: THREATENED NURSES STRIKE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Feb-2019

2 February 2019

“NURSES across the country will go on strike starting February 27 if the government continues to ignore allowances it prom

SI: PROVIDING FOR FOOD SECURITY AND ADAPTABILITY PLANNING IN VIEW OF CLIMATE CHANGE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Feb-2019

ndicative of a Work Plan in support of the National Food Security Policy?

I had lunch with a visitor from Honiara this week who told

COMMENTARY ON EXISTING IP LAWS IN THE SOLMONS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Feb-2019

omon Star newspaper – 1 February 2019

“PERMANENT Secretary of the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs, Ethel Sigimanu says that our Inte

INCIDENCES OF LEPROSY IN THE SOLOMONS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Feb-2019

1 February 2019

“THREE provinces have reported the most cases of leprosy, and the nation’s capital Honiara sits on top as having the mo

SOON TO BE RELEASED NEW BOOK

Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Feb-2019

to release a new book looking at Hong Kong and events in the Pacific.

The Solomon Star has received news that Frank Short, who served

SOON TO BE RELEASED NEW BOOK

Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Feb-2019

Former Solomons Police Commissioner about to release a new book looking at Hong Kong and events in the Pacific.

INCIDENCES OF LEPROSY IN THE SOLOMONS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Feb-2019

“THREE provinces have reported the most cases of leprosy, and the nation’s capital Honiara sits on top as having the most number of settlements wi

COMMENTARY ON EXISTING IP LAWS IN THE SOLMONS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Feb-2019

“She was speaking during the opening of the building a national copyright system for Solomon Islands consultation meeting in Honiara, early this wee

SI: PROVIDING FOR FOOD SECURITY AND ADAPTABILITY PLANNING IN VIEW OF CLIMATE CHANGE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Feb-2019

I had lunch with a visitor from Honiara this week who told me about the current agricultural projects being carried out at home including farming syst

A CALL FOR MUSIC EDUCATION TO BE SUPPORTED

Quoting Radio New Zealand 31-Jan-2019

The UK based Dionysus Ensemble while continuing to raise enough funds to travel to Honiara and give music education and training to the Solomon Island

SUSTAINABILITY OF FOREST RESERVES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 31-Jan-2019

HE importance of sustainability in terms of harvesting and using of current available forest resources has been highlighted at the Joint Coordinating

SUSTAINABILITY OF FOREST RESERVES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 31-Jan-2019

newspaper – 30 January 2019

“THE importance of sustainability in terms of harvesting and using of current available forest resources has

A CALL FOR MUSIC EDUCATION TO BE SUPPORTED

Quoting Radio New Zealand 31-Jan-2019

has a wealth of musical talent and ability among the youth that needs to be fully supported

The UK base

SI: AUDIT CHECK INDICATES MISSING RCDF MONEY

Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Jan-2019

the Island Sun newspaper – 30 January 2019

“AN audit report of Rural Constituency Development Fund found that millions of dollars have no

US REPORT MAKES CLAIMS AGAINST CHINA

Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Jan-2019

– 30 January 2019

“A new American intelligence report accuses China of aligning themselves with Pacific Island nations through bribery, i

SUSTAINABILITY OF FORESTS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Jan-2019

newspaper – 30 January 2019

“THE importance of sustainability in terms of harvesting and using of current available forest resources has

SUSTAINABILITY OF FORESTS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Jan-2019

THE importance of sustainability in terms of harvesting and using of current available forest resources has been highlighted at the Joint Coordinating

FIJI TAKES CLIMATE CHANGE CONCERNS IN A MESSAGE TO THE UN

Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Jan-2019

Addressing the UN Security Council in New York this week, Attorney-General Aiyaz Saiyed-Khaiyum said climate change was a threat - not only to Fiji -

US REPORT MAKES CLAIMS AGAINST CHINA

Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Jan-2019

A new American intelligence report accuses China of aligning themselves with Pacific Island nations through bribery

SI: AUDIT CHECK INDICATES MISSING RCDF MONEY

Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Jan-2019

AN audit report of Rural Constituency Development Fund found that millions of dollars have not been accounted for by the 50 constituencies from 2009 t

SI: ALLEGED MISSING S$5 MILLION SHIPPING GRANT

Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Jan-2019

Local veteran investigative journalist, Alfred Sasako, writing in the Island Sun newspaper today claims the Solomon Islands Auditor General is believe

SI: ALLEGED MISSING A$5 MILLION SHIPPING GRANT.

Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Jan-2019

Local veteran investigative journalist, Alfred Sasako, writing in the Island Sun newspaper today claims the Solomon Islands Auditor General is believe

SI: LOCAL BIRD SANTUARY UNDER CONSIDERATION

Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Jan-2019

It was reported in the Solomon Star newspaper today that the Solomon Islands Ministry of Environment, Climate Change

AUSTRALIA CONGRATULATED

Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Jan-2019

“SOLOMON Islands former Prime Minister has congratulated Australia on its 231st Australian Day Anniversary, recently.

LOCAL BAND GROUP TO PLAY IN NARAU

Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Jan-2019

“A local band, Point of View (POV), will jet off to Nauru today to take part in the country’s 51st independence anniversary celebration.

URBAN LAND AND OVER-POPULATION ALERT

Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Jan-2019

Urban land supply a ticking time bomb, claims local Land Expert Dr. Joe Foukona writing in the Solomon Star newspaper

MANDARIN LESSONS FOR SIG OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Jan-2019

TAIWAN embassy, in collaboration with Taiwan ICDF (International Cooperation and development Fund) and Ministry of Police

AUSTRALIAN TIES WITH THE SOLOMONS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Jan-2019

“THE country has acknowledged Australia’s ‘Step Up Engagement’ with the Pacific region including Solomon Islands

AUSTRALIAN TIES WITH THE SOLOMONS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Jan-2019

THE country has acknowledged Australia’s ‘Step Up Engagement’ with the Pacific region including Solomon Islands.

MANDARIN LESSONS FOR SIG OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Jan-2019

TAIWAN embassy, in collaboration with Taiwan ICDF (International Cooperation and development Fund) and Ministry of Police, National Security and Corre

URBAN LAND AND OVER-POPULATION ALERT

Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Jan-2019

Urban land supply a ticking time bomb, claims local Land Expert Dr. Joe Foukona writing in the Solomon Star newspaper

LOCAL BAND GROUP TO PLAY IN NARAU

Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Jan-2019

A local band, Point of View (POV), will jet off to Nauru today to take part in the country’s 51st independence anniversary celebration

SI: ALLEGED MISSING S$5 MILLION SHIPPING GRANT

Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Jan-2019

Local veteran investigative journalist, Alfred Sasako, writing in the Island Sun newspaper today claims the Solomon Islands Auditor General is believe

SI: ALLEGED MISSING A$5 MILLION SHIPPING GRANT.

Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Jan-2019

king into the alleged disappearance of S5 million shipping grant.

Local veteran investigative journalist, Alfred Sasako, writing in t

SI: LOCAL BIRD SANTUARY UNDER CONSIDERATION

Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Jan-2019

d sanctuary to help preserve endemic bird populations in the Solomons.

It was reported in the Solomon Star newspaper today that the S

AUSTRALIA CONGRATULATED

Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Jan-2019

– 29 January 2019

“SOLOMON Islands former Prime Minister has congratulated Australia on its 231st Australian Day Anniversary, rec

SI: A PROPOSAL FOR A NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA

Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Jan-2019

A little over a year ago, I wrote proposing the creation of a National Youth Orchestra in keeping with the aims of the National Youth Policy

ENDANGERED SANTA CRUZ GROUND DOVE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Jan-2019

THE Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology has acknowledged Jurong Bird Park in Singapore for breeding the count

SI: A VIEWPOINT ABOUT WOMEN IN POLITICS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Jan-2019

A state that does not educate and train women is like a man who only trains his right arm.” Jostein Gaader, Sophie’s World

SI: A VIEWPOINT ABOUT WOMEN IN POLITICS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Jan-2019

A state that does not educate and train women is like a man who only trains his right arm.” Jostein Gaader, Sophie’s World.

ENDANGERED SANTA CRUZ GROUND DOVE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Jan-2019

THE Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology has acknowledged Jurong Bird Park in Singapore for breeding the count

WASH CHALLENGES IN THE SOLOMONS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Jan-2019

I have often written about the health services in the Solomon Islands in the context of highlighting shortcomings in the delivery of health care servi

WASH CHALLENGES IN THE SOLOMONS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Jan-2019

I have often written about the health services in the Solomon Islands in the context of highlighting shortcomings in the delivery of health care servi

MOVES TOWARDS REDUCING SINGLE-USE PLASTICS IN PACIFIC ISLANDS STATES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Jan-2019

From the first of July last year, plastic straws, single use plastic shopping bags and polystyrene takeaway boxes were banned for sale or distribution

MORE FUNDING VITAL TO IMPROVING HEALTH CARE AND SERVICES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Jan-2019

A national health service needing urgent funding leading to a transformation in better health services.

MORE FUNDING VITAL TO IMPROVING HEALTH CARE AND SERVICES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Jan-2019

The Solomon Islands National Development Strategy 2016-2035 was launched in April 2016 with the vision of “Improving the Social and Economic Livelih

MOVES TOWARDS REDUCING SINGLE-USE PLASTICS IN PACIFIC ISLANDS STATES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Jan-2019

From the first of July last year, plastic straws, single use plastic shopping bags and polystyrene takeaway boxes were banned for sale or distribution

PLASTIC POLLUTION THREAT

Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Jan-2019

TOURISM Solomons (TS) has introduced the ‘reuse’ concept in its office as an attempt to address Honiara City’s high rate of plastic pollution an

TAIWAN TIES TO BE CONSIDERED BY DAP IF THE PART IS RE-ELECTED

Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Jan-2019

“DEMOCRATIC Alliance Party (DAP) will review the nation’s diplomatic ties with Taiwan if it comes to power after this year’s election.

TAIWAN TIES TO BE CONSIDERED BY DAP IF THE PART IS RE-ELECTED

Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Jan-2019

DEMOCRATIC Alliance Party (DAP) will review the nation’s diplomatic ties with Taiwan if it comes to power after this year’s election

PLASTIC POLLUTION THREAT

Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Jan-2019

TOURISM Solomons (TS) has introduced the ‘reuse’ concept in its office as an attempt to address Honiara City’s high rate of plastic pollution an

SI: DRUGS BEING DISTRIBUTED TO HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jan-2019

MORE drugs are ready for distribution to hospitals and clinics across the country following their recent arrival and release from the Solomon Islands

A SORRY TALE OF RURAL HEALTH SERVICES ON ULAWA ISLAND

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jan-2019

In an article published in today’s Solomon Star newspaper the lone, dedicated, Registered Nurse of the Taheramo area health clinic on Ulawa Island,

CHARITY AID AND SUPPORT ONGOING

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jan-2019

Janette Searle, the Head of my partner charity in New Zealand, ‘Take My Hands’ will be returning to Honiara for a visit next month and accompanied

SIPPA PLANNING TO OPERATE FROM 10 SITES IN THE SOLOMONS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jan-2019

This was expressed by Jack Martin, Senior programme officer for International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), in an exclusive interview.