TIMBER AUDITING PROPOSED

Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Aug-2015

As one who has long advocated for anti-corruption measures in the Solomon Islands and supported the DCCG’s policy intentions on the creation of an I

THE SOLOMON ISLANDS DCCG SLAMS ALLEGATIONS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Aug-2015

The spokesperson said the Democratic Coalition for Change Government will not allow the implementation of its policy intentions to be jeopardised by u

AIDING SOLOMON ISLANDS MEDICAL SERVICES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Aug-2015

The pledge of S1.13 Million from the Republic of China (ROC) Government for the refurbishing of the National Referral Hospital in support of better me

SOLAR POWER NEEDS OF THE DISADVANTAGED AT KOVILOKO

Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Aug-2015

He is desperately seeking aid to secure 350 solar 20 watt power units to distribute to the needy people in his community.

THANK YOU TO OCEANSWATCH NGO

Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Aug-2015

A New Zealand based non-government organization, OceansWatch, is reported to be leaving Temotu Province citing Customs and Immigration clearance delay

Solomons government pledges to build 5000 new homes.

Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Aug-2015

The Skyline Investment Group, through the Solomon Islands Development Corporation, is to build the new homes

REPORTED REJECTION AND SUCCESS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Aug-2015

Article referred to the reported failure of 28 students to meet their academic studies at the University of the South Pacific and would be returning h

THE KEY TO NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUCCESS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Aug-2015

Government that the key to ensuring development success in the province and, indeed, in all provinces in the country, was to work in cooperation with

SOUND ECONOMIC DECISIONS NEEDED AT THE RURAL LEVEL

Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Aug-2015

A government official, the Policy Secretary of the Resources Sector from the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

DISABILITY RIGHTS FUND (DRF)

Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Aug-2015

The Disability Rights Fund is a US based organization that supports disabled persons organizations in the developing world to take the lead in advocat

CHARITY SUPPORT FOR THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Aug-2015

I would like to thank you for publishing a copy of a recent Radio New Zealand International (RNZI) news bulletin quoting an interview with Ms Janette

COPING WITH CLIMATE CHANGE - HELP IS AT HAND

Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Aug-2015

There can be very few people these days that discount global warming to be responsible for climate change and few, indeed, in the Solomon Island’s o

WORTHY INITIATIVES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Jul-2015

I am encouraged by the training initiative for young farmers from East Guadalcanal and the Malaita Province to give incentive to produce chocolate fro

SOLOMON ISLANDS DCCG MOVES QUICKLY TO BUY FOOD AID FOR 33 STRICKEN COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY CYCLONE RAQUEL

Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Jul-2015

The DCCG led my Prime Minister the Hon.Manasseh Sogavare has approved S$3.3 Million in relief food aid to the 33 communities most affected by the cycl

US HUMANITARIAN AND DISASTER RELIEF MISSION

Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Jul-2015

Speaking at a brief ceremony at the Heritage Park Hotel, the Prime Minister wished the team success in its humanitarian mission in the Solomon Islands

PRIME MINISTER REITERATES GOVERNMENT’S INTENTIONS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Jul-2015

Speaking on the occasion of the Solomon Island’s 37th Anniversary of Independence last Friday, the Prime Minister the Hon. Manasseh Sogavare, reiter

A VISITING TAIWANESE DELEGATION CALLS ON THE SOLOMON ISLANDS PM.

Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Jul-2015

The delegation conveyed to the Prime Minister the ‘warmest’ congratulations of the Government and people of Taiwan to the Government and people of

AUSTRALIA SENDS BEST INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY WISHES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Jul-2015

The Australian Prime Minister, Right Honourable Tony Abbott has conveyed his best wishes and that of the Australian Government and people to the Gover

OPENING NEW EYE CENTRE IN HONIARA WILL ALSO AID DIABETES TRAINING

Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Jul-2015

A recent news bulletin on Radio New Zealand International quoted Andrew Bell, the Executive Director of the Fred Hollows Foundation in New Zealand, sa

SOLOMON ISLANDS GOVERNMENT EYEING THE EARLY ESTABLISHMENT OF A SUBSTANTIAL HOUSING SCHEME

Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Jul-2015

The Democratic Coalition for Change Government is looking at commencing with its policy intention of establishing a housing scheme for public servants

TOURISM POTENTIAL OF TULAGI BEING CONSIDERED

Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Jun-2015

The Solomon Island’s Minister for Culture and Tourism and Member of Parliament for Gela,  Bartholomew Parapolo, announced, yesterday, that his Mini

SOLOMON ISLANDS BASKETBALL TEAM OFF TO THE PACIFIC GAMES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Jun-2015

The DCC Government led by the Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare, has been keen to increase sports facilities in the Solomon Islands since coming into

SUBSTANTIATE THE CHANGES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Jun-2015

It was three months ago that several United Nations agencies aimed to create a noticeable change for the countrys women and girls, with an overall goa

MSG LEADERS’ SUMMIT IN SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Jun-2015

im to make the MSG Sub-Region Group Relevant and a Strong, United Bloc.

BRITISH PM INVITES HIS COUNTERPART IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS TO ATTEND THIS YEAR’S CHOGM

Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Jun-2015

The British Prime Minister, the Right Honourable David Cameron, is keen to see his Solomon Islands counterpart, Prime Minister Sogavare, at this yearâ

MICRO FINANCING OUTLINED

Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Jun-2015

Solomon Islands’ Prime Minister, the Hon Manasseh Sogavare, reportedly expressed awe at the pace the South Pacific Business Development (SPBD) Micro

SOLOMON ISLANDS REMAIN AUSTRALIA’S TOP DEVELOPMENT PRIORITY WITH BILATERAL DEVELOPMENT ASSSISTANCE UNCHANGED AT AUD$92.7 MILLION

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jun-2015

"Australian High Commissioner Andrew Byrne made the above statement during the seventh Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum yesterday.

IMPORTANT POLICY DEVELOPMENTS TO AID RURAL POPULATIONS AND BOOST THE NATIONAL ECONOMY

Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Jun-2015

In an important development announced in the Solomon Islands , today, the DCC Government has taken bold steps to reviving the Investment Corporation o

MONDAY NO OBSTACLE TO THE DCC GOVERNMENT’S POSITIVE ACTIONS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Jun-2015

The first day of the week was no obstacle to the Democratic for Change Government (DCC) getting straight down to business in respect of two important

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION AND MARKET LINKING FOR FOOD SECURITY AND LIVELIHOODS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Jun-2015

Solomon Island’s Agriculture Department’s Provincial Heads of Extension Services have been urged to change the way they do business by operating i

PEACE BUILDING AND RECONCILIATION

Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Jun-2015

The local SIBC news bulletin the other night reported claims by a peace advocate in Malaita Province, James Kiriau, that the Solomon Islands has not

GOVERNOR GENERAL ENCOURAGES SOLOMON ISLANDS TO FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION

Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Jun-2015

In his keynote address, at today’s Queen’s Birthday Parade held at Lawson Tama, His Excellency the Governor General, Sir Frank Kabui, GCMG, CSI, O

YOUTHS UNDERTAKE PEACE BUILDING TRAINING

Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Jun-2015

Phase interns, had participated in a workshop on peace building training, a program facilitated by the UNDP Human Rights Project staff based in Honiar

RECOGNISED BY H.M. THE QUEEN

Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Jun-2015

A young Solomon Islands woman has been named a recipient of the first ever Queen’s Young Leaders Award.

COCONUT SOAP

Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Jun-2015

An enterprising idea, developed by a group of women living on Ulevu Island in Malekula, Vanuatu, has turned into a successful business venture with se

RE-EMPOWERMENT OF TRADIONAL CHIEFS AND REVIVAL OF TRADIONAL CULTURE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Jun-2015

It was apparently an emotional moment for the Solomon Island’s Prime Minister, the Hon. Manasseh Sogavara yesterday when he met with a delegation of

AIDING THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Jun-2015

While the Solomon Islands Government is keen to reduce its dependency on outside aid, naturally enough, it has to be acknowledged by outside observers

SOLOMON ISLANDS GOVERNMENT COMMITS TO PROTECTING ITS BENEFITS FROM THE OCEAN

Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Jun-2015

The Solomon Islands Government under the leadership of the Democratic Coalition for Change Government has resolved to commit to better protecting the

INAUGURAL OCEAN MANAGEMENT SUMMIT

Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Jun-2015

The Solomon Islands is highly dependent on its fisheries and marine resources and the government is set to consider important issues tomorrow concerni

TAIWAN’S AMBASSADOR TO THE SOLOMON ISLANDS REITERATES HIS GOVERNMENT’S SUPPORT

Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Jun-2015

During a brief ceremony at the office of the Prime Minister this morning, His Excellency Victor Te-Sun Yu, the Ambassador of the Republic of China on

TAIWAN’S AMBASSADOR TO THE SOLOMON ISLANDS ASSURES SUPPORT

Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Jun-2015

During a brief ceremony at the office of the Prime Minister this morning, His Excellency Victor Te-Sun Yu, the Ambassador of the Republic of China on

BECOMING SELF SUFFICIENT FROM SCRATCH

Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Jun-2015

Following up on the theme of sustaining our rural communities I would like to share a little story with your readers which might help to encourage one

SUSTAINING RURAL COMMUNITIES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Jun-2015

With 80 percent of the population living in the rural areas of the Solomon Islands and largely dependent on traditional subsistence farming methods, i

SUSTAINING RURAL COMMUNITIES IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Jun-2015

With 80 percent of the population living in the rural areas of the Solomon Islands and largely dependent on traditional subsistence farming methods, i

SOLOMON ISLANDS GOVERNMENT SCORES A MAJOR ECONOMIC VICTORY

Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Jun-2015

Minister Rini briefed the Hon Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare, on the good news yesterday.

ECONOMIC DATA ANY NATION WOULD BE PROUD OF

Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Jun-2015

The Solomon Islands Treasury on Monday released a set of economic data any nation would have been proud of, considering a government it elected was in

SOLOMON ISLANDS 37th YEAR OF INDEPENDENCE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Jun-2015

In the lead-up to the 37th year of Solomon Island’s Independence as a sovereign nation it has been encouraging to have noted the initiatives of the

THE VALUE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES FOR ELECTRICTY

Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Jun-2015

Yesterday’s gift of solar panels to the Saranga Community Learning Centre in North West Guadalcanal by the Australian High Commissioner, apart from

GENDER EQUALITY

Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-May-2015

On Tuesday morning this week, Prime Minister Sogavare officially opened a seminar in Honiara devoted to a “Search For A New Election System in the S

DOLPHIN PRESERVATION PROPOSED IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-May-2015

The reported news that the Bita’ama community in the Solomon Islands wants to establish a dolphin preservation area comes as welcome news and, if s

UNCAC AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-May-2015

In his opening address at the start of yesterday’s workshop to consider ideas and gain information on practices experienced in neighbouring countrie

DCC GOVERNMENT TO INITIATE ANTI-CORRUPTION WORKSHOP

Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-May-2015

press release from the Prime Minister’s Office the Democratic for Change (DCC) Government will hold a three-day workshop in Honiara, beginning on Tu

RECONCILIATION, FORGIVENESS, PEACE AND UNITY

Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-May-2015

Following a minor reshuffle in the Cabinet line-up, the Hon. Samson Maneke will be sworn in this Monday morning as the new Minister for National Unity

SICK MAN APPEALS FOR HIS CHILDREN

Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-May-2015

Sick, disabled, unemployed and with six young children to raise alone following the death of his wife, it took courage for Nelson Mwaki from Small Mal

CLIMATE CHANGE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-May-2015

Honiara appears to be heading for a week of rain and thunderstorms if weather forecasts I have seen are accurate.  I do not know whether the wet weat

MICRO CREDIT

Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-May-2015

Bob Powell kindly replied to my letter in your Solomon Star newspaper in which I had outlined the potential for coconut virgin oil production as a va

MEDIA AND SOCIAL MEDIA IN TODAY’S SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-May-2015

The Solomon Islands is blessed with a free press which allows for a sharing of news and views.  It is encouraging; too, to witness how social media i

WORLD’s GREATEST BUSINESS MAGAZINE TO SHOWCASE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-May-2015

It’s not so often that the rich and famous search after you. In terms of individuals, chances are perhaps less than one in a million. Country-wise,

FAO TO BE REPRESENTED IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-May-2015

I am very pleased to learn that the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO of the United Nations has signed an agreement with the Solomon Islands Min

CONSULTATIONS TO BEGIN ON FREE ECONOMIC ZONES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-May-2015

Given that investment is seen as essential to ensure the Solomon Islands can meet the needs and expectations of its growing population it is to the cr

SIDT CELEBRATES 33rd ANNIVERSARY

Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-May-2015

“HONIARA. 08 May 2015.  A well known Non-Government Organization (NGO), Solomon Islands Development Trust (SIDT) celebrated its 33rd Anniversary at

FRESH IDEAS TO AID RURAL INCOMES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-May-2015

Most of Solomon Island’s rural population dependent on subsistence farming for a living and it has been encouraging to know in recent weeks how the

VIRGIN COCONUT OIL

Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-May-2015

According to the International Food and Agricultural Organization ( FAO) there is a growing demand for virgin coconut oil on world markets, especially

THE CALL FOR TVET

Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-May-2015

Speaking this week during the Don Bosco Bicentary Celebrations at the Don Bosco Institute in Honiara, the Prime Minister reportedly said, ““A refo

INFORMATION NEEDED ON THE LOCAL COCOA INDUSTRY

Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-May-2015

At a time when the DCC Government is seeking to encourage foreign investors to the country and broad based development plans are in the pipe line, I f

FISH FARMING COULD AID RURAL FOOD SECURITY

Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-May-2015

Overfishing and climate change have depleted much of the Solomon Islands natural resources and increased pressure on subsistence-level livelihoods.

CONSIDER JAPANESE MARKETS FOR SOLOMON ISLANDS PRODUCTS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Apr-2015

t would have been an eventful and joyful occasion last week when the West Makira village community at Tawaiabu received their very first piped water s

BROAD BASED DEVELOPMENT

Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Apr-2015

I believe the Hon. Prime Minister was correct this week to highlight the country needs to follow a non-discriminatory investment policy and to establi

RICE CULTIVATION IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Apr-2015

In the 22 April 2015 edition of the Solomon Star newspaper there was an article relating to a successful promotion of rice and, initially, I thought w

MOU SIGNED WITH A TURKISH GROUP OF COMPANIES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Apr-2015

In a press release from the office of the Solomon Island’s Prime Minister on 13 April 2015 it was announced that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

PREVENTATIVE EDUCATION ON CORRUPTION

Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Apr-2015

Last week a successful Youth Management Community Reflection workshop conducted by the Adventist Development Relief Agencies (ADRA) was conducted in n

NATIONAL UNITY, DEVELOPMENT AND PRIDE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Apr-2015

In July the Solomon Islands will celebrate the 37th year of its Independence as a sovereign state and the stage is finally being set to reduce the cou

FOR THE GREATER GOOD

Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Apr-2015

months of trying to master the technique of web development and content in the hope of being able to aid the charitable causes in the Solomon Islands

CREATION OF SPECIAL TASK FORCE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Apr-2015

A press release, today, has revealed that the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in the Solomon Islands has established a Special Task Force of

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