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.

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 Islan

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

THE Solomon Islands Planned Parenthood Association (SIPPA) will work to lessen health issues in 10 fixed sites across the country as a way forward for

INCREASING TOURIST NUMBERS DEMANDS THE COUNTRY HAS BETTER HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AND EMERGENCY HEALTH RELATED RESPONSES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Jan-2019

While the Solomon Islands is keen to promote tourism to aid the economy and to be able to reduce the de-forestation known to have stripped the country

SI: LIKELY ELECTION DATE ANNOUNCED IN FEBRUARY 2019

Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Jan-2019

The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission says the official proclamation will be made by the Governor General early in February

SI: VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY PROJECTS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Jan-2019

It has been encouraging to read recently in the Solomon Islands press of local youths, individuals and community groups undertaking volunteer projects

YOUTHS COMMUNITY SERVICE INITIATIVE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Jan-2019

Last weekend the youths of Ngossi carried out a voluntary clean-up in the grounds of the Honiara National Referral Hospital (NRH)

WOMEN IN BUSINESS CENTRE (WBC) AIDING LOCAL WOMEN TO MAKE A LIVING

Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Jan-2019

Through the daily vending in Gizo town - Western province’s capital, Arena Patovaki and her friends are able to make ends meet by promoting local fo

WOMEN IN BUSINESS CENTRE (WBC) AIDING LOCAL WOMEN TO MAKE A LIVING

Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Jan-2019

Through the daily vending in Gizo town - Western province’s capital, Arena Patovaki and her friends are able to make ends meet by promoting local fo

YOUTHS COMMUNITY SERVICE INITIATIVE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Jan-2019

Last weekend the youths of Ngossi carried out a voluntary clean-up in the grounds of the Honiara National Referral Hospital (NRH).

SI: VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY PROJECTS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Jan-2019

It has been encouraging to read recently in the Solomon Islands press of local youths, individuals and community groups undertaking volunteer projects

SI: LIKELY ELECTION DATE ANNOUNCED IN FEBRUARY 2019

Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Jan-2019

he Solomon Islands Electoral Commission says the official proclamation will be made by the Governor General early in February.

INCREASING TOURIST NUMBERS DEMANDS THE COUNTRY HAS BETTER HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AND EMERGENCY HEALTH RELATED RESPONSES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Jan-2019

While the Solomon Islands is keen to promote tourism to aid the economy and to be able to reduce the de-forestation known to have stripped the country

NEW FEMALE PS FOR MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Jan-2019

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services now has a new Permanent Secretary- Pauline Boseto McNeil

NEW FEMALE PS FOR MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Jan-2019

Solomon Islands Ministry of Health and Medical Services appoints Mrs Pauline Boseto-McNeil as Permanent Secretary.

SI: PRAISEWORTHY COMMUNITY PROJECT

Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Jan-2019

The NUSA Baruku community at Gizo, Western Province, is working towards establishing its own primary school this year

SI: PROMOTING TOURISM

Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Jan-2019

“Tourism is among the revenue productive sectors that can empower the economy of Solomon Islands, says caretaker Prime Minister Rick Hou

SI: PROMOTING TOURISM

Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Jan-2019

Tourism is among the revenue productive sectors that can empower the economy of Solomon Islands, says caretaker Prime Minister Rick Hou.

SI: PRAISEWORTHY COMMUNITY PROJECT

Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Jan-2019

The NUSA Baruku community at Gizo, Western Province, is working towards establishing its own primary school this year.

SI: MORE MONEY NEEDED FOR COURT INFRASTRUCTURE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Jan-2019

A $1 MILLION the Government allocated for court infrastructures in this year’s budget is inadequate for that purposes.

SI: MORE MONEY NEEDED FOR COURT INFRASTRUCTURE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Jan-2019

A $1 MILLION the Government allocated for court infrastructures in this year’s budget is inadequate for that purposes.

JAPAN TO FUND MORE PROJECTS IN RURAL SOLOMONS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jan-2019

Japan’s government in Solomon Islands is ready to fund two more classroom buildings following the grant contract signing held yesterday

JAPAN SIGNS THREE NEW CONTRACTS TO AID THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jan-2019

The recipients were Kaotave Vocational Rural Training Centre, Varu Primary school in Kolobangara and Western provincial Disaster Management Office for

SOLOMONS ELECTION DATE TO BE MADE KNOWN IN FEBRUARY

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jan-2019

The Governor General Sir Frank Kabui will announce the election date in the first week of February

TAIWAN GIVES 360 SOLAR LAMPS TO THE SOLOMONS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jan-2019

TAIWAN’S Embassy in Solomon Islands handed over 360 solar lamps to the Solomon Islands Red Cross (SIRC) yesterday

INTERNATIONAL FUND RAISING TO AID PASI

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jan-2019

Readers of the two main newspapers in the Solomon Islands will know from previous articles I have written about the efforts being made to aid the work

JAPAN SIGNS THREE NEW CONTRACTS TO AID THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jan-2019

THE Embassy of Japan yesterday officially signed three grant contracts to construct two classroom buildings and one community hall for three successfu

TAIWAN GIVES 360 SOLAR LAMPS TO THE SOLOMONS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jan-2019

TAIWAN’S Embassy in Solomon Islands handed over 360 solar lamps to the Solomon Islands Red Cross (SIRC) yesterday

INTERNATIONAL FUND RAISING TO AID PASI

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jan-2019

Readers of the two main newspapers in the Solomon Islands will know from previous articles I have written about the efforts being made to aid the work

JAPAN TO FUND MORE PROJECTS IN RURAL SOLOMONS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jan-2019

Japan’s government in Solomon Islands is ready to fund two more classroom buildings following the grant contract signing held yesterday

SOLOMONS ELECTION DATE TO BE MADE KNOWN IN FEBRUARY

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jan-2019

The Governor General Sir Frank Kabui will announce the election date in the first week of February.

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