Is changing mindsets still the biggest concern in respect of gender equality and the ending of domestic and family violence?
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In late December last year, the Australian High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands, Dr Lachlan Strahan, together with representatives from the MinistAustralia's PM arrives in New Zealand for talks
frank short 01-Jun-2021
The Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has touched down in Queenstown, saying extending the trans-Tasman bubble into the Pacific is a "reLooking at the success of the Solomon Islands Covid free status in the light of regional coronavirus outbreaks.
frank short 29-May-2021
The Solomon Islands remains free of Covid 19 and, as I have previously mentioned, credit for this is due to the efficient and effective early emergencRenovation of the NRH’s isolation ward nearing completion
frank short 29-May-2021
The Island Sun newspaper has reported today that the Covid-19 isolation ward renovation at the National Referral Hospital funded by the government ofCommunities expected to benefit from bylaws in Malaita province
frank short 27-May-2021
I read today in the Island Sun newspaper that a total of 34 communities in five wards in Malaita province have launched and enforced their community b85 year old but stil committed to the electoral process.
frank short 27-May-2021
The story of 85 year old Rinnie Barigakapathe from Malango in South Choiserul who was amongst the first to cast her vote during the recent by-electionGuadalcanal Noni farmers get tools and wheel barrows from MAL
frank short 27-May-2021
According to the Island Sun newspaper, today, it was said the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) through its Guadalcanal Agriculture ExtNew road upgrade for Honiara settlements facilitates better access to services
frank short 27-May-2021
People living in Kombivatu, Feraladoa, Ferakusia, and Matariu will no longer face delays when travelling to town to access services like markets, schoCould you have silent diabetes? Here’s how to tell – and what you can do about it
frank short 27-May-2021
I am back writing about Type 2 diabetes again and I do so because of the prevalence of the disease in the Solomon Islands, the consequences of the disSt John Ambulance personnel deserve our grateful respect and protection
frank short 27-May-2021
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) condemns in the strongest possible term the disrespect and disregard displayed towards the importanFamily Support Centre assists in reviewing Moli ward by-law after a period of 11 years
frank short 27-May-2021
According to an article in today’s Island Sun newspaper, the Family Support Centre (FSC) office recently conducted a workshop in Sukiki vilSawmill operators given hands-on training in West Kwara’ae
frank short 25-May-2021
The Ministry of Forestry and Research together with the Japanese International Corporation Agency (JICA) under the Sustainable Forest Resource MaSeveral Uni undergraduates said to have joined the SES on Australian Farms
frank short 25-May-2021
A handful of jobless local university graduates have left the country to join the Pacific Seasonal Workers Scheme this year in searching for employmenMAL looking forward to implement MEAs national activities with FAO
frank short 25-May-2021
According to in the Island Sun newspaper in an article published today, Tuesday, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) is looking forward toThe rights, needs and welfare of amputees must be supported by all advocating disability causes as part of their mandate
frank short 25-May-2021
The first letter I wrote when I introduced my website www.solomonisalandsinfocus.com in 2014 focused on the plight of a relatively young manAustralia working with SolTuna for a childcare centre for its workers.
frank short 25-May-2021
Australia’s Strongim Bisnis is working with SolTuna to establish a childcare centre at the SolTuna cannery in Noro.Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment embraced by the UN
frank short 25-May-2021
Last week I read in the Solomon Star newspaper that the Minister for the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs (MWYCFA), Freda RangireToo many eggs in one basket
frank short 25-May-2021
Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council president Liana Scott has said up to 80 percent of the country's GDP was tied up in tourism and wondered ifThe MWYCFA Ministry one of the smallest government ministries but with the biggest mandate
frank short 25-May-2021
The Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs (MWYCFA) has welcomed the Poverty Reduction China-Solomon Islands virtual dialogue.Transforming digital trade and business across the Pacific
frank short 25-May-2021
As the Covid pandemic has brought a change to how business in conducted now and how digital trading will feature more post Covid, I share with you theGeneral hospital services as well as rural health care needs
frank short 25-May-2021
In terms of what the WHO defines as the services needed to be provided at a general hospital, they include the ability of medical staff to handle surgCultural Basis for Development in Solomon Islands
frank short 20-May-2021
Quoting an article by Gordon Leua Nanau and Lincy Pendeverana published in today’s edition of the Solomon Times OnlinA new approach to CDF leading to tangible development in rural communities
frank short 20-May-2021
In writing this piece my interest is on the way CDF projects are being implemented that is ensuring tangible developments in rural communities with reUNDP launches dialogues on disabilities rights for inclusive and resilient communities
frank short 20-May-2021
A much welcome initiative has seen the UN Development Programme (UNDP) Solomon Islands, under the Outstanding Women initiative, launch a series oMelbourne based food supplier wants 100 tons of SI cassava every year to meet local targets
frank short 19-May-2021
It has been reported in today’s Island Sun newspaper that Melbourne-based Vinay Reddy, the Managing Director of Vinay’s Food, has been buySI’s Prime Minister gives an assurance to upgrade Tulagi Hospital to a general hospital
frank short 19-May-2021
Last week in a nationwide address the Prime Minister said the government will upgrade the Tulagi Hospital into a fully-fledged general hospital.Australia helping timber growers on Kolombangara and aiding local jobs
frank short 19-May-2021
Australia’s Strongnim Bisnis is working with Kolombangara Forest Products Limited (KFPL) to support small timber growers (out-growers) on KolombMAL secures land for a National Agricultural Project
frank short 19-May-2021
According to news published in today’s Island Sun newspaper, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has secured a 37.5 hectare ofA light steel factory expected to provide local job opportunities
frank short 19-May-2021
Construction of a light steel factory is underway near the Mamara New City project west of Honiara, which will provide more job opportunities for locaSolomon Islands economy faring better than anticipated despite some shortfalls
frank short 19-May-2021
??????? It was this time a year ago that the government and Solomon Islanders were apprehensive about the future following the declaration of thePublic appeal sees a reported sum of $30,000 donated to-date to aid sick child
frank short 19-May-2021
16-year-old Linta Botho, who is said to need medical treatment and surgery in Australia for a heart condition has been supported by a very generous doA reflection on the Solomon Islands unexploded WWII ordinance and the aftermath of a recent bomb blast
frank short 19-May-2021
Over 100 US 105mm high explosive bombs that remained after the Second World War were recently unearthed and removed from Gilbert Camp, East Honiara.Could the Goodridge Foundation in Australia and the Israeli Embassy in Canberra help with urgent heart surgery for a sick young girl in the Solomon Islands
frank short 19-May-2021
This week the Solomon Star newspaper gave details of the plight of 16 year old Linta Mabo of Mabo Roghavolo village in North Guadalcanal who is sufferUlawa clinic being repaired with support from Kirakira Hospital and Makira provincial health division
frank short 19-May-2021
It is not very often that one gets to learn of a rural health clinic that was in a poor state of repair being renovated and restored to allow for locaConsidering the proposed West Kwaio pineapple processing plant, and some health facts about pineapples
frank short 17-May-2021
In April this year I wrote about a proposed a ‘Bonale Pineapple processing plant in West Kwaio with then discussions taking place to set up a CoNZ’s Recognised Seasonal Employer Scheme (RSES)
frank short 17-May-2021
In a speech in the New Zealand Parliament today Tourism Minister Stuart Nash, standing in for the NZ Immigration Minister, spoke about what the governIs an investment partnership programme a likely prospect for the Solomon Islands?
frank short 17-May-2021
It is some years since the Prime Minister heralded the prospect of Special Economic Zones being created in selected areas of the Solomon Islands.At what point could a travel bubble between Covid free Solomon Islands and Australia be considered?
frank short 17-May-2021
In the Solomon Islands 10,000 have been vaccinated against coronavirus and more are expected to be vaccinated in the coming weeks and months – vStruggling businesses due to the impact of Covid
frank short 17-May-2021
Today’s Solomon Star tells the story of how Ms Kei Tanneberger is struggling to keep her Serah’s Lagoon Hideaway afloat in the absence ofSupporting sustainable agriculture development for Solomon Islands
frank short 17-May-2021
The Deputy Secretary Technical for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Michael Ho’ota said agriculture is an important sector for thFiji, US reaffirm climate support
frank short 17-May-2021
Radio New Zealand this afternoon, Saturday, reported that Fiji and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateralA call made for an overhaul of the RSE scheme in New Zealand
frank short 17-May-2021
As I recently wrote, 187 Solomon Islands workers flew out of the country on 7 May to work in various farms and abattoirs in Australia.Women in the SI working on nutritional projects, part of an education programme to prevent NCDs by promoting a healthy diet.
frank short 17-May-2021
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and chronic lung diseases are the leading cause of death in SolomonNZ hoping to ease the burden on the struggling tourism industry. and more SI workers find contract work in Australia
frank short 17-May-2021
The recent announcement by Qantas to delay till the end of the year any plans for its international flights to resume will have come has a further setMAL with British High Commission help assists San Isidro Care Centre to produce more food
frank short 14-May-2021
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) has enriched San Isidro Care Centre’s (SICC) farming capacity to produce more food with the donaSir David Attenborough named COP26 People's Advocate ahead of key climate summit
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Britain has tasked naturalist Sir David Attenborough with inspiring action to tackle the issue of climate change as its People's Advocate ahead oUrgent Appeal: Linta needs surgery in Australia. Will you please help?
frank short 14-May-2021
The family of 16 year old Linta Mabo has made an urgent appeal by writing to the Solomon Star newspaper for their daughter who is needing urgent heartSeasonal migrant workers into New Zealand to increase, says NZ’s Prime Minister
frank short 14-May-2021
About 2400 more migrant workers will be allowed into New Zealand for seasonal horticultural work, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced.Call for the UXO threat to be taken seriously in SI and an expression of sadness from the US Ambassador to the Solomon Islands
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Call for the UXO threat to be taken seriously in SI and an expression of sadness from the US Ambassador to the Solomon IslandsRSIPV Taro officially received by the RSIPF
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H.E. Robert Sisilo, Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Australia, accepted and received Solomon Islands second Patrol Boat the RSIPV Taro on FridayLocal photographers raising funds for girl diagnosed with heart failure disease and needing medical treatment in Australia
frank short 14-May-2021
An appeal first raised in yesterday’s Solomon Star newspaper, and one that I supported in a letter to the media, also yesterday, has met with aThe WHO gives critically important equipment to the NRH’s Ear,Nose and Throat (ENT) Department
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Early this week the NRH’s Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) department received three new examination headlights from the WHO.Reaction to bomb blast and resultant fatal injury to an Aviation Engineer
frank short 14-May-2021
Arising from the fatal injury to a local aviation engineer last Sunday following a bomb explosion on the outskirts of Honiara, the United States (US)SI’s DCGA Government’s seriousness in reviewing and developing measures to sustainably manage forest resources
frank short 14-May-2021
Quoting from a article originating from a press release from the Ministry of Forests and Research and published in today’s Solomon Times Online,Rheumatic fever and Rheumatic heart disease
frank short 14-May-2021
Concern over reheumatic fever and reheumatic heart disease suggests early treatment for a srep throat could prevent it becoming more seriousQantas pushes back international flights until end of the year and word on Australian border closures
frank short 13-May-2021
Writing today in the UK’s Independent newspaper, journalist Cathay Adams said, and I quoteChildren with disabilities in Solomon Islands have been deprived of both formal and non-formal education for years, says school principal of the RCSDC
frank short 13-May-2021
An article published in today’s Solomon Times On Line struck home with me and the personal feelings and desires of Mr. Jiope Iputu, the school pFormer KG VI students repay their school with a ‘Wash-Bay.’
frank short 13-May-2021
It was considered a mission accomplished recently when a new ‘Wash-Bay’ was officially handed over to King George Sixth (KG VI) School byRural Training Centre at Lopo, East Ulawa
frank short 13-May-2021
According to a feature story in today’s Island Sun newspaper, the people of Ulawa Island in the Makira Ulawa Province now have a new Rural TrainSolomon Islands is COVID free
frank short 13-May-2021
The work of the Solomon Islands government together with multiple partners has brought about a situation that is wholly commendable in seeing that theMore UK Funding to Boost Climate Disaster Responses.
frank short 13-May-2021
The UK has announced £12 million in new funding to support developing countries to better prepare for and respond to disasters, including thoseA Solomon Islander youth ignoring a disability and proving inspirational to others and to his community
frank short 13-May-2021
The Island Sun newspaper today shares the story of Jabez Manaika from Rennell and Belona province, but one described by many of his friends and familyDevelopments in a wider context
frank short 10-May-2021
During the groundbreaking ceremony for the National Stadium held last week, the Chinese Ambassador to the Solomon Island, H.E. Li Ming, spoke about thAviation Engineer Killed in tragic Bomb Blast
frank short 10-May-2021
Solomon Times on Line, today, reported the tragic news of yesterday’s bomb blast when an aviation engineer at the Ministry of Communication andBreast screening
frank short 10-May-2021
I wrote most recently about the incidence of breast cancer in the Solomon Islands and, if reports are correct, the rate of breast cancer is worrying aReported tragic bomb blast incident in the Solomon Islands.
frank short 10-May-2021
According to a press release from the (RSIPF) Police Media and published on the Facebook page of the Island Sun newspaper a short time ago, one personSolomon Islands: Job losses and opportunities
frank short 10-May-2021
An article in today’s Solomon Star, which I read along with an Editorial piece in the Island Sun two days ago, both dealing with the subject ofEmpowering young people with participation in leadership and empowerment programmes.
frank short 10-May-2021
Today, in a feature article, the Island Sun newspaper tells of the encouraging story of HCC Youth Worker, Mary Tuhaika on her mission to help young peWhy Cholesterol Matters for Women
frank short 08-May-2021
I want to mention today the subject of cholesterol which is associated with too much-saturated fat or refined sugar.New RSIPF recruits learning English grammar
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It has been reported in the Islands Sun newspaper today that most of the new recruits joining the RSIPF have undertaken some English grammar lessons wMAL sets up new Integrated Land Management Committee
frank short 08-May-2021
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock through the Integrated Forest Management Project (IFMP) of which the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)Villagers receive training on forest management in Choiseul Province
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More than 80 men and women of the Southern Mount Maetabe catchment area (Babatana rainforest catchment area) in Choiseul Province have successfully atWomen taught backyard gardening skills to aid home food production
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Last week in Honiara a facilitator from the Kastom Gaden Association explained to women participants from the local YWCA the different kinds of pWorld Tuna Day marked with recognition of the significance of tuna to the Solomon Islands
frank short 08-May-2021
On 2 May, World Tuna Day, relevant stakeholders in the Tuna Industry in the SI gathered to mark the celebration of the occasion aimed at reflectiA five-year urban development plan for the Pacific
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Radio New Zealand today reported that the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has a five-year plan to help Pacific countries improve their urban development,The Chinese (PRC) government has various schemes to aid its disabled citizens, according to Nanjing University.
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The Hon Prime Minister spoke at the ground breaking ceremony for the 2023 Pacific Games on Wednesday this week and predicted in the next 24 months, thRSIPF to receive new patrol boat today
frank short 07-May-2021
In Perth, Western Australia, today, Solomon Islands High Commissioner based in Canberra, Robert Sisilo will witness the handover ceremony of the seconPreserving conservation in Malaita Province with green development
frank short 07-May-2021
The Island Sun newspaper today published an article which said the MAI-MAASINA Green Belt (MMGB) has thanked the Malaita provincial government for helBananas as a traditional food crop could become a profitable marketing commodity
frank short 07-May-2021
Makira-Ulawa Premier, Julian Maka’a has said bananas are a traditional food crop that must not be ignored in the Government’s efforts to dAustralia gives S37 million to assist vital operations in the SI
frank short 07-May-2021
Australia has provided an additional AUD6 million (SBD$37 Million) to keep Solomon Airlines in the air and to help Solomon Water deliver water to vulnSolomon Islands one of the top countries for seasonal workers in Australia
frank short 07-May-2021
A press release from the Australian High Commission published in today’s Island Sun newspaper said the Solomon Islands is now one of the toSolomon Islands protecting leatherback sea turtles with support from Britain
frank short 06-May-2021
Solomon Islands, a country with one of the world’s most extensive shorelines, has taken a step towards conserving the nesting beaches and protec