Wishful observations for greater stability in the SI
Frank Short 11-Apr-2022
NZ industry leaders are saying apprentice numbers are spiking in industries associated with home building.Cancer therapy using body's natural 'killer' immune cells gives hope
Frank Short 10-Apr-2022
Professor Kristian Helin, chief executive of the Institute of Cancer Research said: "So far, we've only seen initial findings in a small groBreakthrough to help spot ovarian cancer in the UK, but is essential screening undertaken in the Solomon Islands?
Frank Short 10-Apr-2022
Researchers have discovered that women at risk of developing the deadly disease have high levels of a specific protein in their bodies.Riot damaged Honiara High School assisted with re-building materials
Frank Short 10-Apr-2022
On the 7th of April, Hon Efona adjourned his meetings at the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to hand over the building materials to the Principal andSIG AND WORLD BANK CONCLUDES NEGOTIATIONS ON IEDCR PROJECT
Frank Short 10-Apr-2022
And with the Board's approval, the IEDCR Project shall be rolled out by September 2022.New ‘killer’ cancer treatment stops one in three tumours from growing
Frank Short 09-Apr-2022
A “killer” cancer treatment could stop one in three tumours growing, according to trials in those with some of the deadliest conditions.Positive news stories from home and regionally
Frank Short 09-Apr-2022
New 110 positions for nurses with the Ministry of HealthA lack of national unity, political differences, and lack of work, jobs and infrastructure development believed causes of claimed security threats
Frank Short 09-Apr-2022
The security threats as claimed by the government were not actually identified and one was left guessing as to the true nature.NZ High Court rules vaccine mandates justified for doctors, teachers
Frank Short 08-Apr-2022
The group claimed the vaccination mandate is not a "demonstrably justified" breach of the Bill of Rights, namely the right to decline medicaWithout an immediate and significant reduction in emissions across all sectors and regions, that 1.5°C goal is out of reach.
Frank Short 08-Apr-2022
As we have always said in the Pacific, one point five to stay alive!A CT scan machine at the NRH is likely to be operational and in use at the hospital in May
Frank Short 07-Apr-2022
I hope once operational the CT scan will be covered by an operational warranty to ensure proper maintenance and operational use for any years to come.Solomon Islands PM: Country will never host any military base
Frank Short 06-Apr-2022
“As a country, we can never repay the costs and sacrifices made by these countries to support us,” PM Sogavare stated.Total Covid-19 case count 11,856 and 236 additional cases in past 72 hours
Frank Short 06-Apr-2022
‘One more COVID-19 related death recorded in the past 48 hours bringing the total COVID-19 related deaths to 134’, stated Dr. Togamana.Diabetes and me: Wrestling with the causes of diabetes
Frank Short 06-Apr-2022
In Diabetes and Me, RNZ's Megan Whelan shares her journey of learning to live with type 2 diabetes.UK medics provide training for Atoifi and Kilu’ufi frontline workers in Malaita
Frank Short 06-Apr-2022
Team Leader and Public Health Specialist, Ms Eunice Chege says:How Vanuatu’s COVID-19 Policies Can Catapult Economic Recovery Through the Private Sector in 2022
Frank Short 06-Apr-2022
We propose four areas to enhance a value chain policy approach for the productive sector to catapult economic recovery in 2022:Tensions are high between China and Australia over Solomon Islands, but it’s in everyone’s interests to simmer down
Frank Short 06-Apr-2022
In part of their joint article, I noted the following comments, which I quote.Water reservoirs project awarded
Frank Short 06-Apr-2022
Pacific Engineering is a New Zealand-based engineering and construction company.BROADENING SECURITY PARTNERSHIP IS NECESSARY FOR INTERNAL PEACE
Frank Short 05-Apr-2022
This means the scope of the country’s needs can be best addressed if the government works with various partners to address certain security issuHospital matters and health related updates in todays news stories
Frank Short 05-Apr-2022
This was confirmed by Dr. Janella Solomon, medical superintendent for the NRH.Plans in hand to rethink Solomon Islands security
Frank Short 05-Apr-2022
More of that miscalculation and failure, however, to follow from my personal account of what happened.Rearming the RSIPF with powerful weapons and the policy of community policing
Frank Short 04-Apr-2022
I found the article interesting but seize upon just two of the comments in a couple of paragraphs which I quote in part.Royal Navy Patrol Vessel Will Transit Solomon Islands Today
Frank Short 04-Apr-2022
I am delighted to welcome HMS Spey to the Solomon IslandsDisabled people excluded by government's Covid-19 response
Frank Short 04-Apr-2022
Ultimately, the government should continue with vaccine passports, masking, and scanning requirements until we reach the much-hoped-for green light seCovid-19: Longer needles needed to vaccinate larger people
Frank Short 04-Apr-2022
But there is no exact criteria in New Zealand saying who needs this and who doesn't - it's up to vaccinators to decide.A connection between weight and severe Covid19 symptoms
Frank Short 04-Apr-2022
Inlay terms, the study says that body fat functions as a holiday destination for the coronavirusFears China military presence in Solomons misguided – Academic
Frank Short 04-Apr-2022
He spoke to RNZ Pacific regional correspondent Kelvin AnthonyPayments claimed to have been affecting NRH with shortages of food and oxygen bottles said to being addressed
Frank Short 01-Apr-2022
In a statement, the Ministry said it is addressing shortages of some food items and oxygen bottles at NRH as reported earlier this week.SOLOMON ISLANDS AND CHINA INITIAL FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT ON SECURITY COOPERATION
Frank Short 31-Mar-2022
The draft Framework Agreement will be cleaned up and await the signatures of the two countries' Foreign Ministers.Health services receives 7 brand new ambulances for the provinces from Japan
Frank Short 30-Mar-2022
In a brief ceremony to officially hand over the vehicles, Mrs. Pauline McNeil, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health expressed heartfelt thankPM SOGAVARE SPEAKS WITH NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM AHEAD OF FINAL
Frank Short 30-Mar-2022
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare this afternoon spoke with members of the Solomon Islands National men’s soccer team via zoom from Honiara to coNew Zealand Supports Solomon Islands with COVID-19 Vaccines through the COVAX Facility
Frank Short 30-Mar-2022
Solomon Islands has received COVID-19 vaccines from the Government of New Zealand through the COVAX Facility – a partnership co-led by the CoaliKevin Rudd, former PM of Australia in a new book refers to the Solomon Island signing of a MoU with China
Frank Short 30-Mar-2022
In a lengthy and wide ranging report released by Radio New Zealand today there is a reference to SI signing a MoU with China. Mr. Rudd said this, aSecurity Agreement with China Finalized by Solomon Islands Government
Frank Short 30-Mar-2022
“We know our boundaries, and we will not do anything that will cause unnecessary discomfort to our partners in the region and as a memberPS Dentana rebuts any claim of Government financial distress
Frank Short 29-Mar-2022
The Permanent Secretary (PS) of Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MOFT) Mckennie Dentana has refuted claims on the front page of Solomon Star articleBeijing-Honiara “pact” raises concern over neglect of traditional security partners such as the Solomon Islands
Frank Short 29-Mar-2022
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Mannasseh Sogavare says the leak of a draft security pact between Beijing and Honiara was done by "lunatics and agGovernor General makes a call for respect of the principles of democracy and rule of law
Frank Short 29-Mar-2022
Governor General (GG) Sir David Vunagi, GCMG, says it’s important to respect the principles of representative democracy and rule of law.NRH patients’ meals alleged to be limited because of government’s financial woes
Frank Short 29-Mar-2022
Evidence of the government’s financial woes is now hitting hard on services at the country’s main hospital – the National Referral HCovid-19 cases reach 10, 738 and a new vaccine becomes available in the SI
Frank Short 28-Mar-2022
It was revealed by the Incident Controller within the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), Dr Nemia Bainivalu during the radio talk back shLaunch of the KGA PIRUS Project
Frank Short 28-Mar-2022
The Solomon Star news said the KGA had the recent opportunity to host Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Dr Lachlan Strahan aJapanese assistance once more solves a classroom shortage at a local school
Frank Short 28-Mar-2022
The sealing of an agreement between Vurango School on Choiseul Province and the Government and people of Japan for the construction of a classro“SI is a sovereign nation and decides sovereign decisions but it is argued it is about recognising that this is a shared conversation.”
Frank Short 28-Mar-2022
The draft agreement between the Solomon Islands and China marks a significant shift in China's influence in the region, as Pacific countries asseCall for the re-establishment of the ROMAC programmme at the NRH.
Frank Short 27-Mar-2022
I must confess it has been easy to have been side tracked today, Sunday, by seeing on my TV the terrible scene witnessed taking place in Ukraine and rJapan’s grant assistance for grassroots human security projects
Frank Short 27-Mar-2022
Over successive years since my time in the Solomon Islands (in the late 90’s) I have seen the Government of Japan offer financial assistance inCheap solar powered computers – a worthy initiative
Frank Short 27-Mar-2022
Local Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Company, Inoovate Tech Solutions might be new to the scene, but a genuine concern for educationClimate action scholarships for small nation students launched in partnership with HRH The Prince of Wales
Frank Short 27-Mar-2022
Students from small island nations will be supported in their work to address climate change through new scholarships inspired by His Royal Highness TSI Covid-19 Update:
Frank Short 26-Mar-2022
The cumulative total for the country, yesterday, stood at 10,426.Australia and Solomon Islands working together as a Pacific family
Frank Short 26-Mar-2022
Dr Strahan said, ‘Work will be prioritised to support communications in Honiara in advance of the 2023 Pacific Games.PM encouraging GPPOL to expand its operations
Frank Short 26-Mar-2022
The GPPOL executive was led by General Manager Noor Azam Mohd Nasir, accompanied by two senior officials.SOLOMON ISLANDS BROADENS SECURIY COOPERATION WITH MORE PARTNERS
Frank Short 25-Mar-2022
Solomon Islands also applaud all development support and assistance from all partners including China, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, United States, aRSIPF Fire Services receive PPE equipment from its AFP Policing Partner
Frank Short 25-Mar-2022
Gary is working with the RSIPF Fire officers on the delivery of training, equipment maintenance and management.SIAF term extended in the Solomon Islands until December 2023
Frank Short 25-Mar-2022
Australia has agreed to extend the Solomon International Assistance Force (SIAF) under the Bilateral Security Treaty until December 2023.Solomon Islands Gets Approval to Use Tocilizumab for Treatment of Severe COVID-19 Cases
Frank Short 25-Mar-2022
Tocilizumab is the second drug ever recommended by the WHO for COVID-19 treatment after recommending dexamethasone in September 2020.Trees part of an environmental and economic transformation in the Aruligo part of Guadalcanal
Frank Short 25-Mar-2022
The long-term benefits of the Isi Akson project are easy to see.China-Solomon Islands alleged security agreement leaked on social media and already ringing alarm bells in the region
Frank Short 25-Mar-2022
The Australian government is expressing anxiety about the leaked (alleged) security agreement.Solomon Islands Signs Police Cooperation Agreement with China
Frank Short 24-Mar-2022
Hon. Veke appreciates the police support provided by Ministry of Public Security of People’s Republic of China.GoFundMe an online fundraiser plattform
Frank Short 24-Mar-2022
I wrote a letter to the fundraiser organization, based in the United States, but am still waiting for a reply to my letter.Government issues new Travel Advisory
Frank Short 24-Mar-2022
Special Secretary to the Prime Minister Albert Kabui announced the new Travel Advisory Number 21 during a press conference yesterday.TOURISM SECTOR GEARS UP FOR BORDER RE-OPENING
Frank Short 24-Mar-2022
The tourism industry is the sector that has been hardest hit due to the covid-pandemic.POLICE MINISTER VEKE COMMENDS SI-PRC MOU ON POLICE COOPERATION
Frank Short 24-Mar-2022
Hon. Veke appreciates the police support provided by Ministry of Public Security of People’s Republic of China.Covid-19 positive cases in SI surpass 10,00 but the 7day rolling average since the outbreak has declined
Frank Short 23-Mar-2022
Health Minister Dr. Culwick Togamana gave the update during his COVID-19 situation update on the national broadcaster, SIBC.Bina Harbour processing plant project reported to be progressing
Frank Short 23-Mar-2022
This is despite few challenges authorities say they have encountered along the way.First puzzled but now concerned
Frank Short 23-Mar-2022
In the first report, MP P Kenilorea raised concerns over separate police training.Australia and Solomon Islands tackle COVID-19 together with a boost to testing capability and laboratory facilities
Frank Short 22-Mar-2022
Australia’s longstanding health partnership is supporting Solomon Islands to respond to COVID-19 while continuing to assist with long-term healtSite for proposed new NRH under dispute
Frank Short 22-Mar-2022
The intention is to relocate the current NRH from its existing location to the new site due to impacts of climate change at the seafront.Embracing the private security industry in the Solomon Islands
Frank Short 22-Mar-2022
The 2023 Pacific Games Security Services will be in four categories including Access Control, Asset Protection, Traffic Management and Public Safety.The “independence” of the RSIPF.
Frank Short 21-Mar-2022
The police service and the police commissioner are subject to proper direction from the government but not in purely operational matters.A miscellany of news stories getting attention today
Frank Short 21-Mar-2022
The Government has achieved its underlying policy objectives of the controversial Economic Stimulus Package (ESP).Sea level rise impacts hard on Babanga and its neighbouring islands
Frank Short 21-Mar-2022
Unusual king tides, the weather patterns and the continuous sea level rise are life threatening issues to the (Micronesian race) who settled there.$2.6 m ship for South Guadalcanal constituency
Frank Short 21-Mar-2022
It will be managed under the business arm of the Constituency, the South Guadalcanal Corporate Service Company Ltd (SGCSCL).Statements keep emerging leading to the proposed call for a Commission of Inquiry into last November’s riots and how and why the rioting occurred
Frank Short 20-Mar-2022
Mr. Alu in part of the article alluded to his involvement in a “peaceful protest” in Honiara last November. I quote what he had to say.Heart failure patients being offered a new wonder pill in the UK.
Frank Short 20-Mar-2022
I will quote the news of the heart pill which was published today, Sunday, in the UK’s Daily Mail newspaper.Should the Solomon Islands be following NZ’s efforts to boost digital jobs?
Frank Short 19-Mar-2022
What we don't want them [tech firms] doing is ending up having to build big teams in other countries.Covid linked to type 2 diabetes in study
Frank Short 19-Mar-2022
But Diabetes UK said there is “still work to do to unpick the link between the two conditions”.