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 importantAGRICULTURAL 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 iPEACE 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 notGOVERNOR 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, OYOUTHS 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 HoniarRECOGNISED 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 seRE-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 ofAIDING 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 observersSOLOMON 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 theINAUGURAL 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 concerniTAIWAN’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 onTAIWAN’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 onBECOMING 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 oneSUSTAINING 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, iSUSTAINING 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, iSOLOMON 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 inSOLOMON 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 theTHE 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 fromGENDER 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 SDOLPHIN 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 sUNCAC 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 countrieDCC 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 TuRECONCILIATION, 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 UnitySICK 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 MalCLIMATE 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 weatMICRO 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 vaMEDIA 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 iWORLD’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 MinCONSULTATIONS 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 crSIDT 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 atFRESH 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 theVIRGIN 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, especiallyTHE 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 refoINFORMATION 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 fFISH 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 sBROAD 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 establiRICE 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 wMOU 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 nNATIONAL 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 couFOR 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 IslandsCREATION 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 ofCONSIDERING THE SOLOMON ISLANDS?
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Apr-2015
If I was contemplating going to the Solomon Islands as a visitor or a potential investor, today, what would I considerAPPRECIATING WHAT WE HAVE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Apr-2015
So often we switch on our television news programmes or open our newspaper and are tempted, at least I am, to turn off the set or put aside the paperQUALITY EDUCATION THE CORNER STONE FOR THE NATIONS PROGRESS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Apr-2015
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister, the Hon, Manasseh Sogavare, last week, told an audience of graduating students at the Solomon Islands National UniA CHINESE BUSINESS GROUP EXPRESS INTEREST TO INVEST IN TOURISM IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Apr-2015
China Skyline Business Council has promised to rehabilitate the Honiara International Airport and the road from the airport to the city should it be gTHE DEMOCRATIC FOR CHANGE GOVERNMENT (DCC) DETAILS A STEERING COMMITTEE HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED TO OVERSEE PROJECTS IN FOUR PROVINCES.
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Apr-2015
You have to believe. Otherwise, it will never happen.GENDER EQUALITY IS IMPORTANT FOR DEVELOPMENT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Apr-2015
Development is not only about raising people’s incomes or reducing poverty, but, rather, it involves a process of expanding freedoms equally for allSOLOMON ISLANDS EYES THE CHINESE TOURISM MARKET
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Apr-2015
According to proprietary research conducted by the Attract China research team, it is predicted that in 2015, 140 million Chinese tourists will go abrA REMINDER TO ENFORCE THE LAW BY STRICT OBSERVANCE TO THE RIGHTS OF SOCIETY AND A RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND DIGNITY.
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Apr-2015
Every human being, of whatever origin, of whatever station, deserves respect. We must each respect others even as we respect ourselves.A POSITIVE INDICATOR THAT THE DEMOCRATIC FOR CHANGE GOVERNMENTS (DCC) POLICIES ARE ABOUT TO CHANGE OUR LIVES FOR THE BETTER
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Apr-2015
What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the signifiAIDING THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION IN PNG
Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Apr-2015
According to a news item on Radio New Zealand International this morning, 13 April 2015, reporting alleged corrupt practices by sending text messagesDO NOT DELAY GIVING ADVICE ON THE FAMILY PROTECTION ACT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Apr-2015
The President of the Solomon Islands National Council of Women (SINCW) Ella Kauhue has called on the responsible Government Ministries to start advocaHARSH JUDGEMENTS MUST NOT CLOUD FAIRNESS BUT RATHER AID ACCOUNTABILITY AND PROGRESS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Apr-2015
Several young students in the Solomon Islands have written to me in the past couple of months telling me of their ongoing difficulties in finding theCORRUPTION CONSIDERATIONS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Apr-2015
Gabriel, a Honiara writer, submitted a letter to the Editor of the Solomon Star newspaper, yesterday, in which he claimed, “It is my considered viewSIDT PLANNING NEW PROJECT PROPOSAL TO ADDRESS DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Apr-2015
Following the shameful incident last weekend when a mother in Makira Province was allegedly beaten and left paralyzed by her partner, the Solomon IslaPROPOSAL TO ADDRESS DV
Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Apr-2015
Following the shameful incident last weekend when a mother in Makira Province was allegedly beaten and left paralyzed by her partner, the Solomon IslaUNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Apr-2015
Legislative reform, land reform, investment, development, bipartisanship in politics and anti-corruption initiatives have all been at the forefront ofA TIME TO SAY THANK YOU!
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Apr-2015
We often overlook the dedication and tireless work of our doctors, nurses, aid workers, first aid volunteers and all those who have, and continue, toWELCOME NEWS ON THE TOURISM FRONT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Apr-2015
The organization known as ‘Green Tourism Solomon Islands Ltd’ (GTSIL) has recently conducted five days of ‘high impact tourism training’ for sAN ALLEGATION OF SERIOUS CONCERN THAT MUST FOCUS ATTENTION TO THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL IN DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE CASES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Apr-2015
Many readers of your newspaper this morning at home and abroad would have been utterly appalled to have read the article alleging that a mother on UlaBELOW THE SURFACE OF THE LAKE ARE EDUCATIONAL TREASURES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Apr-2015
he water on the surface of the lake can reflect the clouds and the trees but knows not its own depth.AN EASTER SURPRISE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Apr-2015
The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government announced on Wednesday, this week, a raft of proposed legislative changes to strengthen customaryTHE ROLE OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNION IN FIGHTING CORRUPTION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 31-Mar-2015
In the last few days, in the lead up to Easter, there have been several news stories, apart from my own, focusing local and international attention onAN ACCOUNT OF HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE IN A CHANGE TO DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES.
Quoting Radio New Zealand 31-Mar-2015
The Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavara, met recently with the Malaitan members of Parliament in Auki when he challenged them to demonstrate aggressivenKEEP IT STRAIGHT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Mar-2015
Traffic congestion in Bangkok, where I live is, worse than I ever experienced in Honiara. I was often frustrated travelling the short distance betweTHE ROOTS OF SUSTAINABILITY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Mar-2015
When I first arrived in Bangkok ten years ago to do volunteer work I moved into an apartment on the 23rd floor of a high rise property which gave me aBUILDING A MELANESIAN POWER HOUSE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Mar-2015
This week has been largely one of reminiscence brought about by the death on Monday of Mr. Lee Kuan Yew the first prime minister of Singapore and recoSolomon Islands Tourism Trade Cruising Ahead At A Steady Speed In 2015
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Mar-2015
There is much to look forward to this year with the expected arrival in the Solomon Islands of greater numbers of cruise liners bringing in many touriSOLOMON ISLANDS TOURISM TRADE CRUISING AHEAD AT A, STEADY AS SHE GOES, SPEED IN 2015
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Mar-2015
There is much to look forward to this year with the expected arrival in the Solomon Islands of greater numbers of cruise liners bringing in many touri