STATE OF THE ECONOMY
Quoting Solomon Times Online 22-Oct-2020
The Leader of Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, has expressed grave concern about the current state of the economy and the impact it is having on familieSTATE OF THE ECONOMY (2)
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Oct-2020
The Leader of Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, has expressed grave concern about the current state of the economy and the impact it is having on familieINSPIRATIONAL STORIES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Oct-2020
Alice is an APTC alumna and one of four women from the Solomon Islands who commenced work in Australia’s aged care sector under the Pacific LaboREGIONAL SECURITY CENTRE NEXT YEAR
Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Oct-2020
Australian foreign minister Marise Payne said in a statement the Pacific Fusion Centre will host analysts and share information on issues from maritimVANUATU: BEETLE VIRUS RELEASED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Oct-2020
“Another strain of the beetle is currently at large in Solomon Islands for which scientists are searching for another biological control agent,INSPIRATIONAL STORIES (2)
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Oct-2020
Alice, 25, from Small Malaita, Solomon Islands, undertook a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) (CHC33015) course at APPACER PLUS REACTION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Oct-2020
A statement from the Office of the Minister for International Development, Alex Hawke, said the agreement would deliver new and enhanced trade opportuNEW CHANCELLOR FOR SINU
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Oct-2020
The Solomon Islands National University has a new Chancellor; He is one of our renowned Medical experts and academia Sir Dr. Nathan K. Kere. He has acCLIMATE CHANGE AFFECTING THE LIVES OF PEOPLE LIVING IN THE RENNELL ISLAND
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Oct-2020
For over 25 generations, the people on Rennell Island located 209 kilometres South of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands depended on their land, foresNRH STILL IN EMERGHENCY MODE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Oct-2020
The National Referral Hospital (NRH) is still operating in an emergency mode. Medical Superintendent, Dr. John Hue says they have adjusted visiting hoHEALTHY FOOD FOR DISEASE PREVENTION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Oct-2020
PS Frances was speaking during the International World Food Day programme broadcasted live through the national broadcaster (SIBC) and live streamed oWORKSHOP FOR PACIFIC TOURISM OPERATORS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Oct-2020
While the advanced workshops follow the success of the Introductory Digital Tourism initiative, they remain free of charge and are available to the anSI: PM SETS NUMBER OF PASSENGERS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Oct-2020
PRIME Minister (PM) Manasseh Sogavare calls on taxi and bus drivers to limit the number of passengers while providing transport service to the generalAUSTRALIA SAID TO BE GIVING PRIORITY TO REOPENING AIR SERVICES TO THREE REGIONAL COUNTRIES (3)
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Oct-2020
Quoting an article published in the Associated Press yesterday, 14 October 2020AUSTRALIA SAID TO BE GIVING PRIORITY TO REOPENING AIR SERVICES TO THREE REGIONAL COUNTRIES (2)
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Oct-2020
Quoting an article published in the Associated Press yesterday, 14 October 2020AUSTRALIA SAID TO BE GIVING PRIORITY TO REOPENING AIR SERVICES TO THREE REGIONAL COUNTRIES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Oct-2020
CANBERRA, Australia Australia's prime minister said on Thursday his government was giving priority to reopening air services to Japan, SingMEHRD URGES SCHOOLS TO IMPLEMENT SOPS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Oct-2020
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) is urging school administrators to implement their Standard Operating Procedures (SOHENDERSON AIRPORT UPGRADE NEXT MONTH
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Oct-2020
WORK to upgrade the international airport led by the Japanese Government is expected to kick off again towards the end of next month, November 2020.SPOTLIGHT INITIATIVE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Oct-2020
The United Nations and the European Union (EU) has launched a multi-year partnership - the Spotlight Initiative Regional Pacific Programme focused onA DEMAND FOR COMPOST
Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Oct-2020
With the confirmed case of COVID-19 in the country the demand for compost has increased as residents in Honiara turn to backyard gardening.SI PM THANKS THE FIJIAN COMMUNITY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Oct-2020
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has expressed his sincere gratitude to the Fijian community for their service and contributions to the Solomon IslandSI: BOAT BUILDING AT MAROVA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Oct-2020
MAROVO Constituency in Western Province is slowly but surely moving despite the pandemic to provide service to its people as it eyes the manufacturingSI: SEAWEED AND HONEY FARMERS GETTING SUPPORT FROM ESP PACKAGE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Oct-2020
Seaweed and honey farmers are scheduled to receive support from the economic stimulus package (ESP) this week.NEW CLASSROOM FOR BAROO KINDLY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Oct-2020
THE Makira Ulawa Provincial Government Minister of Education and Human Resources, Mr. Henry Rata has handed over a new classroom block to the Baroo KiNEW CLASS ROOM FOR BAROO KINDY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Oct-2020
THE Makira Ulawa Provincial Government Minister of Education and Human Resources, Mr. Henry Rata has handed over a new classroom block to the Baroo KiWORKING TOWARDS UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVER IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Oct-2020
TheMinister of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) Honourable Dr. Culwick Togamana endorsed the Vaccine Preventable Diseases Regional Framework for ImpTURNING CRISIS INTO OPPORTUNITY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Oct-2020
I first went to Singapore in late 1959 when the troopship I was travelling on stopped there briefly en route to Hong Kong where I was posted as a younSI: YOUTH ENTREPRENEURS AND THEIR KEY ROLE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Oct-2020
Solomon Islands youth entrepreneurs have a key role to play in tackling corruption and building business integrity as the country strengthens its econSI: ESP NEW APPROVALS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Oct-2020
The Governments Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) oversight committee has approved the next batch of applications and recipients will be contacted accorWELFARE NEEDS OF PATIENTS ATTENDING THE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL IN GUADALCANAL
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Oct-2020
The Good Samaritan Hospital is about 30km away from Honiara. It serves the people of North, North-East, East-Central and Central Guadalcanal.PATIENT WELFARE NEEDS AT THE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL IN GUADALCANAL
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Oct-2020
The Good Samaritan Hospital is about 30km away from Honiara. It serves the people of North, North-East, East-Central and Central Guadalcanal.THE DAY OF THE GIRL EVENT IN HONIARA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Oct-2020
The IDG is an annual event that is being celebrated in Honiara today at the Auditorium, National Museum. This year's key primary messaging for IDSI: ESP NEW APPROVALS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Oct-2020
The Government’s Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) oversight committee has approved the next batch of applications and recipients will be contacted acSI: YOUTH ENTREPRENEURS AND THEIR KEY ROLE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Oct-2020
olomon Islands youth entrepreneurs have a key role to play in tackling corruption and building business integrity as the country strengthens its econoSI: IMPORTANT WORDS GIVING MEANING TO NATIONAL UNITY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Oct-2020
“Rather, they enrich and bless our country and are the foundation and essence of our unity. Our diversities should be harnessed, celebrated andNEED FOR SOLOMON ISLANDERS TO TAKE PART IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Oct-2020
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare, MP says there is a need for Solomon Islanders to participate actively in economic development activities.CBSI DONATION TO A MALAITA SECONDARY SCHOOL
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Oct-2020
Deputy Governor Raynold Moveni made a special visit to the school on Tuesday 29th September while on tour with the CBSI- NFIU team, where he presentedMALAITA TO BENEFIT FROM A USAID PLEDGE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Oct-2020
The United States considers the Pacific Islands to be important partners in fostering a free and open Indo-Pacific region, and we greatly value our hiBOATING TRAGEDY REPORT RELEASED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Oct-2020
MINISTER for Infrastructure Development (MID) and Deputy Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga has finally released the much-awaited report into the tragicAUSTRALIAN AID FUNDING TO THE PACIFIC
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Oct-2020
“Australia's aid funding to the Pacific has increased slightly for this year, with new, separate funding for Covid-19 response in the PacifPAPUA NEW GUINEA LIFTS PORT MORSEBY CURFEW AND OPENS ITS BORDERS TO TRAVEL FROM FOUR MORE COUNTRIES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Oct-2020
“Pandemic response controller, David Manning, said international flights are now open to Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan and Solomon Islands which aKAVA NOW OFFICIALLY RECOGNISED AS A BEVERAGE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Oct-2020
In September, the Codex Alimentarius Commission approved the new standard for kava products – simply put, it is now a beverage when mixed with wCOVID-19 CASES IN PNG BRING ADDED RESTRICTIONS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Oct-2020
"All passengers on domestic flights need to prove they are not infected, while provincial authorities can demand testing, and to quarantine traveCOVID19 SITUATION UNDER CONTROL
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Oct-2020
In his weekly address today Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says that despite the positive status of one of the students the situation is under contrSIG TAKES PROMPT ACTION ACTIVATING PROTOCOLS AND STANDING OPERATION PROCEDURES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Oct-2020
PRIME Minister (PM) Manasseh Sogavare says the declaration of the first positive COVID-19 case in Solomon Islands has now activated all protocols andSI: FIRST CASE OF COVID-19 RECORDED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Oct-2020
When announcing the case, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said the preparedness and response measures the government had worked on implementing overAUSTRALIA GIVES VIDEO CONFERENCING EQUIPMENT TO THE SI HIGH COURT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Oct-2020
It seems timely that I should have most recently written about video conferencing and digitalisation of communications and services in the Solomon IslSI: ENCURAGING STORIES OF SOLOMON ISLANDS WOMEN
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Oct-2020
Stories that have been published over a few weeks in the Solomon Times Online by several local journalists have been enlightening and I believe inspirSI: ENCURAGING STORIES OF SOLOMON ISLANDS WOMEN
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Oct-2020
A story by Jimmy Nolan last Friday recounted the work of Janet Silu, originally from the Reef Islands in Temotu provinceREPATRIATION OF SOLOMON ISLANDERS FROM KIRIBATI NEEDS A LANDING PERMIT TO BE APPROVED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Oct-2020
We are trying to organize one for pick up from Kiribati. We have a close to 100 in Fiji. These are low risk countries. If we have a landing permit, thMASI THANKS THE SIG FOR ORGANISING A WEEKLY PRESS CONFERENCE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Oct-2020
The Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) wishes to thank the government for the initiative of a weekly press conference.A BOOST IN PRODUCTIVITY CALLED FOR BY SI FARMER
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Sep-2020
At the MK Farm, located in the interior of North West Guadalcanal, guava fruit trees grow in abundance - the fresh scent of sun-dried guava leaves greVANUATU TUNA PLANT TO EXPAND AND PRODUCE CANNED TUNA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Sep-2020
The Director General for Fisheries, Moses Amos, said the government had decided to inject over $US873,000 into the joint venture to push the productioSAMOA: FORMER TOURISM WORKERS OFERED RELIEF
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Sep-2020
Former tourism workers in Samoa who lost their jobs due to the global impacts of Covid-19 are to receive payments out of a $US470,000 rescue package fSI: BETTER PREPARED FOR FIGHTING OFF COVID-19
Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Sep-2020
The Prime Minister was reported as commenting during his tour of the hospital, “If we can keep the virus at bay,
CBSI HOLDING COUNTRY WIDE TALKS ON A NEW FINANCIAL INCLUSION STRATEGY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Sep-2020
“Under the financial inclusion initiative, focus is now on the informal sector, women, youths and people with special needs as they develop thesCONCERN RAISED OVER AFRICAN SWINE FLU
Quoting Solomon Times Online 09-Sep-2020
“Piggery farmers in Honiara are fearful of the African swine flu (AFS). “Recently the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) raiseA CALL ON GOVERNMENT TO FIX AN ACCESS ROAD
Quoting Solomon Times Online 09-Sep-2020
“The people of Babanakira are calling for an upgrade to their roads. “Lack of proper road infrastructure has been an issue for the peopCRISP PROJECT IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Sep-2020
The Community Resilience to Climate and Disaster Risks Project (CRISP) Writing a feature article in today’s Solomon Times Online, local freelTACKLING CHILD ABUSE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Sep-2020
Fighting child abuse with communities empowered to tackle the concerns. Solomon Islands is experiencing disturbing reports of child abuse and perhaAUSTRALIA TO RECEIVE OXFORD COVID 19 VACCINE NEXT JANUARY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Sep-2020
Australia to receive first batch of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in Jan 2021 - PM to say Colin Packham writing today for Reuters has said, quote:SICCI ANNOUNCES NEW CEO
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Sep-2020
SICCI announces new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Quoting Solomon Times Online – 8 September 2020 “The Solomon Islands Chamber of CoCUSTOMARY LAND AWARENESS DISCUSSED
Quoting the Island Sun 08-Sep-2020
A weeklong awareness and consultation on the Customary Land Recording process including the Government Policy on land was concluded in Western ProvincSICCI ROUND TABLE FOCUSING ON THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR
Quoting Solomon Times Online 08-Sep-2020
“The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), as the peak body representing private sector, on Thursday 3 September facilitatedCALL FOR MANUFACTURING STANDARDS
Quoting Solomon Times Online 08-Sep-2020
“Having standards in place for the local manufacturing sector is important not only because it ensures a level playing field for all companies bSI: TULAGI's HISTORIC PAST
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Sep-2020
“In 1893, Britain declared Solomon Islands a British Protectorate, four years later, in 1897, it established its administrative center in TulagiLAND SELLING AND ENCROACHMENT CONCERNS TANDAI HOUSE OF CHIEFS
Quoting Solomon Times Online 07-Sep-2020
“The Tandai House of Chiefs in North West Guadalcanal is urging the Guadalcanal provincial government to work closely with all the land-owning tMORE COVID CASES REPORTED IN PNG's WESTERN PROVINCE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Sep-2020
“The number of covid-19 cases in Papua New Guinea's Western province continues to climb. “Nine new confirmed cases overnight from thSI: TACKLING CLIMATE CHANGE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Sep-2020
Food shortages have been reported to be occurring in the western border region of the Solomon Islands due, essentially, to the border closure wiAUSTRALIA FURTHERING SUPPORT FOR SI RURAL COCOA FARMERS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Sep-2020
Australia furthering support for Solomons rural cocoa farmers. Strongim Bisnis is an Australian Government funded program that supports growth in tCOULD LIMES BE GROWN IN THE SOLOMONS AND BECOME AN EXPORT CROP?
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Sep-2020
I raise the question about the possibility of limes being grown in the Solomon Islands following a report from Radio New Zealand today which said VanuSEXUAL OFFENCES AGAINST CHILDREN AND WOMEN OCCURRING IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Sep-2020
I plead ignorance on whether the recommendations of the Solomon Islands Law Reform Commission’s review of the Penal Code and Criminal ProcedureAUSTRALIA GIVING FURTHER SUPPORT TO SI RURAL COCOA FARMERS
Quoting Solomon Times Online 05-Sep-2020
“This project also aimed to improve the access to market for cocoa wet bean sellers. This support included efforts to improve the quality and quLIME EXPORTS FROM VANUATU
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Sep-2020
Vanuatu's lime exports to New Zealand have been temporarily stopped over biosecurity issues. “The first shipment in an export trial of VFORMER COOK ISLANDS PM DIES FROM COVID-19
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Sep-2020
“The former Cook Islands Prime Minister and prominent doctor, Joe Williams, has died in Auckland after contracting Covid-19. “The 82 yeIMPACT OF BORDER CLOSURE ON FOOD SECURITY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Sep-2020
The closure of the western border with Papua New Guinea and the extensive border surveillance and police patrols are measures of critical importance tREPLACEMENT REHAB BUILDING FOR THE NRH
Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Sep-2020
A 20 foot modular building to replace the previous Rehabilitation Workshop at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) has arrived at the Honiara Port aboFISHERIES SURVEILLANCE OPERATION
Quoting Solomon Times Online 04-Sep-2020
“A fisheries monitoring, control and surveillance operation in the Pacific concludes this week, with excellent cooperation demonstrated betweenFOOD SHORTAGES REPORTED AT THE BORDER
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 04-Sep-2020
“COMMUNITIES in the far Western border of Shortland Islands are currently experiencing food shortage due to the closure of the Western border caSI's BIODIVERSITY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Sep-2020
Speaking in Honiara this week it was reported that Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare acknowledged the proposed signing of two Memorandum of UnderstandPM PLEASED WITH TOURISM SECTOR PROGRESS
Quoting Solomon Times Online 03-Sep-2020
“Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has acknowledged the proposed signing of two Memorandum of Understand (MOU) under the Ministry of Culture &CONCERNING SOLOMONS-PNG BORDER CLAIMS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Sep-2020
A somewhat concerning report by Radio New Zealand today claims that quarantine facilities on the Solomon Island and PNG border are lacking and th