GAME CHANGING TEST
Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jul-2020
“Ministers hope the AbC-19 lateral flow test will be available for use in a mass screening programme before the end of the year. The new tests hKAVA IMPORTATION INTO AUSTRALIA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jul-2020
"I know here in Canberra a lot of other community leaders and church leaders who know the situation about kava as well as some of our Pacific peoSI: MORE THAN !5 HUNDRED YOUTHS ATTENDED A WEEK LONG PROGRAMME RAN BY THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Quoting Solomon Times Online 17-Jul-2020
“More than one thousand youths from the Catholic Church archdiocese of Honiara attended a week long program at Tamboko saint Mary Tanagai ParishA LAND ARMY FOR THE SOLOMONS ?
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Jul-2020
“For much of the rural Solomon Islands agriculture would be the only form of economic activity, many are informal establishments supplying exporSI: UPGRADING OF RURAL HEALTH CLINICS AND RURAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Jul-2020
If it is not too imprudent to ask, have the 34 Area Health Centres yet seen the renovations with funding from the Korean International Cooperation AgeSI: PPE EQUIPMENT DONATED TO MOHMS BY EAGON PACIFIC PLANTATION LIMITED
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 15-Jul-2020
“EAGON Pacific Plantation Limited (EPPL) on Tuesday donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) to the Ministry of Health and Medical ServA PREDICTED TRAVEL BUBBLE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Jul-2020
"The number one priority will continue to be the safety of both New Zealand and Realm countries. No one wishes to be responsible for Covid enteriSTATE OF EMERGENCY EXTENDED IN VANUATU
Quoting RadioNew Zealand 15-Jul-2020
“The Leader of the Opposition Ralph Regenvanu said the decision is ill-advised and gives the wrong message about what independence means, addingTWO INSPIRATIONAL STORIES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Jul-2020
I guess few people in the developed world today would give much more than a glance to a story about a rural water supply. In the Solomon IslandsCAPACITY BUILDING WITH SPECIAL NEEDS OF THE NRH's ENT DEPARTMENT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Jul-2020
In view of the really tremendous capacity building support given to the Solomon Islands Government and the MOHMS since commencing the fight against thSI: ALLEGATIONS OF ILLICIT ACTIVITY OCCURRING AT THE HONIARA BOTANIC GARDEN
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Jul-2020
The city’s Botanic Garden was recently upgraded to further HBG plans to conserve biodiversity and cultural knowledge with the aim of promoting aROBOTIC SEA CRAFT UNDER TRIAL IN NZ
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Jul-2020
Radio New Zealand reports that a New Zealand robotics firm X-craft is trialling an autonomous sea craft that could one day police Pacific islandCOMMITMENT TO THE BINA HARBOUR TUNA PROCESSING PLANT
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 13-Jul-2020
“The assurance was made by the Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) Nestor Ghiro during the singing of the MOU between the MalaitaSI: ARE COPRA EXPORTS BENEFITTING RURAL COMMUNITIES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Jul-2020
“The Coconut Sector Strategy estimates that total production in the Solomon Islands is about 370 million nuts of which around 70 million worth aA SCHOOL DORMITORY RENOVATED BY A CONCERNED PARENT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Jul-2020
The renovation of the dormitory on his own was not a decision Mr Vivijoro took lightly, taking into consideration the poor conditions, but he felt heANGLICAN CHURCH ACTION PLAN IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 THREAT
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 11-Jul-2020
“Archbishop said following the declaration by the WHO of the COVID-19 as a global pandemic and subsequent declaration by the National GovernmentSI PORTS PATROL BOAT
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 11-Jul-2020
“The new boat and division will be tasked to patrol and secure the ports jurisdiction area, which covers the coast ports area to make sure ships25,000 MEDICAL GOWNS DELIVERED BY AUSTRALIA
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 11-Jul-2020
“The gowns are enabling medical officers and government officials to safely conduct COVID-19 quarantine procedures. Proper PPE has been vital inMEETING TO DISCUSS COVID-19 RESPONSE
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 11-Jul-2020
“ASIAN Development Bank (ADB) President Masatsugu Asakawa and Solomon Islands Minister of Finance and Treasury and ADB Governor Harry Kuma todayMORE JOBS EXPECTED AT BINA HARBOUR
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 10-Jul-2020
“Speaking to Premier Daniel Suidani and members of Malaita Provincial Assembly on Wednesday night in Auki, PS Ramofafia urged the provincial leaRAISING AWARENESS OF THE ESP IN MALAITA
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 10-Jul-2020
“The team will be led by the Deputy Prime Minister who is also Minister of Infrastructure and Development (MID) Manasseh Maelanga and Malaita MPPUSH FOR INTRA-REGIONAL TRAVEL BUBBLE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Jul-2020
“To date no cases of Covid-19 has been recorded in the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of MicroneSI: INCENTIVE MEASURE TO ENCOURAGE KAVA PRODUCTION AND SALES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Jul-2020
“We recognise the importance of kava as an international commodity, we know a number of countries around the globe they are now opening up kavaSI: SFA DONATES A 20 ft MODULAR BUILDING TO THE NRH TO BE USED AS A REHABILITATION WORKSHOP
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Jul-2020
The acquisition of a replacement building at the NRH to ensure the continuation of prosthetic services has been a long-termSI: SEAWEED FARMERS WANTING GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
Quoting the Solomon Times 08-Jul-2020
“Seaweed farmers in Choiseul province are hoping the government will support them through the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP).“A number ofHEALTH CARE TRAINING BY AIR
Quoting the Solomon Times 08-Jul-2020
“Pacific governments, together with partners including UNICEF and the Governments of the United States, New Zealand and Japan, launched the HealCHRISTIAN CHURCH RELATIONS IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Jul-2020
The Archbishop, the Most Reverend Leonard Dawea, stated during the occasion that he wished the government and the people of the Solomon Islands a happUNITY IN DIVERSITY
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 08-Jul-2020
Prime Minister Sogavare says that he is beginning to see complacency and carelessness and calls on citizens to reflect on their own personal responsesHUMAN TRIALS TESTING FOR A COVID-19 VACCINE SPEEDING-UP
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Jul-2020
Writing in today’s Australian publication ‘Your Life Choices.’ Will Brodie, said human trials of coronavirus vaccines are being acce3 MONTHS WAITING FOR RELIEF SUPPLIES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Jul-2020
“Meanwhile, the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology, Melchior Mataki, has toCANCER CONCERN IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting an article in the Solomon Times 05-Jul-2020
According to the WHO Solomon Islands Global Cancer Observatory, 504 people were diagnosed with cancer in 2018. “200 were male while 304 were feSI: BETTER EQUIPMENT AND TREATMENT NEEDS FOR THE NRH
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Jul-2020
In another of Jeremy Gwao’s moving pieces in today’s Solomon Times, he tells the story of a patient who would wish to see the Solomon IslaCATHOLIC CHURCH IN THE SOLOMONS SAID WILLING TO LOOK AFTER UNWANTED BABIES
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 04-Jul-2020
“The Catholic Church Archbishop Chris Cardone in his response to the Solomon Star Article ‘BRUTAL ACT’ on the 22nd June stated thatSI STIMULUS PACKAGE - NOT A FREE HANDOUT
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 04-Jul-2020
“Therefore, the fiscal response require cash injections or other forms of assistance to support sectors, businesses and households directly affeSI: MP DONATES S240,000 TO SIX SCHOOLS IN HIS CONSTITUENCY
Quoting the Island Sun newspaper 03-Jul-2020
“The MP for Baegu/Asifola Makario Tagini yesterday donated $240,000 to support six schools in his constituency as part of the free education iniSINU: ALLEGATIONS LEAD TO STAFF STAY-AWAY
Quoting the Solomon Star 03-Jul-2020
“The Solomon Star newspaper reported they had accused Dr Chand of alleged financial mismanagement and abuse of procurement and recruitACCESS TO JUSTICE
Quoting the Solomon Times 03-Jul-2020
“The consultations are supported by the Solomon Islands Access to Justice (A2J) project, funded by the Australian Department of Foreign AffairsTRAINING ON MONEY MATTERS
Quoting the Solomon Star 02-Jul-2020
“WHILE the Tina River Hydropower Development Project itself is set to create cheaper, more reliable energy for Solomon Islanders, local communitAWAITING RELIEF SUPPLIES TWO MONTHS AFTER CYCLONE
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 02-Jul-2020
“Most of us, we rely on bananas as our staple food but after the cyclone Harold, all of our food gardens especially the bananas were all swept aSI: FOOD SHORTAGE AT SECONDARY SCHOOL
Quoting the Solomon Stat 02-Jul-2020
“Ms. Suzie said she has reported the problem to the agriculture department of the Makira Ulawa Provincial Government in Kira Kira which had confSUCCESSFUL INITIATIVES OF HUMANITARIAN ORGANISATIONS
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 01-Jul-2020
The first modern credit card was born in the 1950s, and by the late 1970s, the idea of using a similar concept of buying on credit was introduced to tSI CORAL REEFS REPORTED OVER FISHED
Quoting the Solomon Times 01-Jul-2020
“However, in a recent report on the state of the Solomon Islands coral reefs, published by the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation, thereSI: MINISTRY OF HEALTH THANKS ITS DONORS AND PARTNERS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Jul-2020
“The MHMS continues to remain grateful to its donors and partners for their assistance in the country’s efforts to remain COVID-19 free anDEADLINE EXTENDED FOR ECONOMIC STIMULUS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Jul-2020
"This is important for this economic stimulus package roll out that all of our people particularly the rural sector which this economic stimulusSUSTAINABLE TOURISM AND FISHERIES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Jun-2020
“Yet, we must look at the economic and social impacts in Small Island developing States (SIDS), where setbacks are likely to undo years of develUSAID TO THE PACIFIC REGION
Quoting the Solomon Times 29-Jun-2020
“The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of US$500,000 from the United States Government in support of our responsSI: CONSIDERING THE NEEDS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Jun-2020
I remain concerned that access to public buildings, offices and shops in Honiara by persons with disabilities needing to use a wheel chair are off limSI: FARMING FOR SUSTAINABILITY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Jun-2020
The second message which became apparent is the water melon farmers makes a better living from farming vegetable crops and fruit than he ever did workSI PURSUING INTERNATIONAL INTERESTS AMIDST THE COVID-19 THREAT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Jun-2020
According to the latest Radio New Zealand news bulletin, the New Zealand government believes the Pacific will need significant investment to recSI: ADB APPROVES US$20 M FOR SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting the Solomon Times 26-Jun-2020
“The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved USD$20 million to help the Government of Solomon Islands combat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19NEW SINU COMPLEX COMPLETED AND AWAITING OPENING
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 26-Jun-2020
“The complex is now 98.5% complete but due to the COVID-19 lockdown its engineers from Australia and Fiji could not come to commission the equipSI: YOUTH INITIATIVE IN WEST KWARA'AE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Jun-2020
According to Mr. Francis Samo. the Malaita provincial government Youth Coordinator, the idea behind the programme is to engage youths across Malaita aSI: LAUNCH OF ROTAVIRUS VACCINE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Jun-2020
“In his remarks during the launch of the new vaccine, the Chief of UNICEF Solomon Islands Office Dr. Zelalem Taffesse said that UNICEF is pleaseAPPRECIATING THE IMPORTANCE OF HONIARA CENTRAL MARKET
Quoting the Solomon Time 25-Jun-2020
“The Honiara Central Market is the hub of market activities for farmers and resellers. Thousands of Honiara residents frequent the market dailySI: CJ GIVEN NEW LAW BOOKS BY THE BHC
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 24-Jun-2020
“The books were provided by the British High Commission Honiara, working with the Solomon Islands Justice Programme and the Australian GovernmenAUSTRALIA GIVES SBD$5.7M SUPPORTING SAVE THE CHILDREN
Quoting the Solomon Times 24-Jun-2020
“COVID-19 has disrupted children’s learning around the world this year. That’s why Australia is supporting Save the Children’s"MODERN DAY HEROES"
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 24-Jun-2020
“Dwivedi in an address to Solomon Islanders in Canada said that despite the global pandemic of COVID-19, Solomon Islands nationals across CanadaCONCERNING RESEARCH ON LIVING STANDARDS INFLUENCED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jun-2020
Government policy makers, including especially those in the Solomon Islands and in the region have been creating social protection systems by way of sEMERGENCY AID FOR THE TOURISM SECTOR
Quoting the Solomon Times 23-Jun-2020
“The SITIDF funding has been provided by the New Zealand Government and the Australian Government initiative, Strongim Bisnis, will provide implSI: A FURTHER APPEAL FOR A REHABILITATION WORKSHOP AT THE NRH
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jun-2020
The SFA procured, bought and shipped 300 metal frame crutches from overseas and they were officially handed over to Dr John Hue the NRH’s MedicaSOLOMON ISLANDS RATIFIES PACER PLUS TRADE AGREEMENT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jun-2020
“The foreign ministry said the deal would provide tangible benefits, including improved market access, and support for trade development and polMALAITA PROVINCE EXPRESSES INTEREST IN CARBON TRADING
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 22-Jun-2020
“Speaking exclusively to Solomon Star Auki in an interview yesterday, Premier Suidani thanked MCC and their local representative Dr.Tagini for bFIJI PROPOSING A "BULA BUBBLE" TRAVEL IDEA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Jun-2020
It is evident from the latest Radio New Zealand news bulletin, that Fiji’s economy has been lowered from stable to negative after the Covid-19 pSI: PM AGAIN CALLS FOR HONEST, ETHICAL REPORTING
Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Jun-2020
Once again the Prime Minister, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare, has called on individuals using the media to be more responsible and to exercise the required eSUSTAINABLE TOURISM
Quoting Solomon Times 20-Jun-2020
"As part of post COVID-19 recovery, new foundations for sustainable tourism and fisheries in Asia-Pacific SIDS must be built. These sectors mustSTATEMENT ISSUED BY THE HONIARA NATIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Jun-2020
Dr. Hue also highlighted that the donation is timely since the physio workshop to repair crutches, artificial or prosthetic or artificial limbs is curSOLOMON ISLANDS IN THE UN
Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jun-2020
As the Solomon Islands is about to celebrate 42 yrs of its independence as a sovereign nation, the Foreign Minister, Hon Jeremiah Manele, has anOXFORD UNIVERSITY TRIAL WITH DEXAMETHASONE
Quoting your Life Choices, Australia. 18-Jun-2020
“The Oxford University trial tested a low dose of steroid dexamethasone on 2104 patients for 10 days and compared the results with
CBSI TO IMPROVE CREDIT RATING
Quoting Solomon Times 18-Jun-2020
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has signed an agreement with the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) to improve credit reporting in the coun400 HOUSEHOLDERS HELPED WITH GARDENING TOOLS AND SEEDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jun-2020
According to a news report filed by Eddie Osifelo in today’s Island Sun newspaper, 400 householders in Honiara will benefit from a set of toolsSI: SCHOOLS REFERRED TO AS POULTRY HOUSES
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 18-Jun-2020
"I've visited many boarding schools in Malaita and I can confirm that their dormitories are like poultry houses which I think are not conducSI: A CALL TO MOVE THE BLOCKAGES TO AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND SPEEDIER ECONOMIC PROGRESS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jun-2020
I realized the traffic island, large as it was and then overgrown with weeds, was a contributing factor to the congestion on the main road. I reSI GETS SB$23 MILLION FROM JAPAN TO BOOST HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Jun-2020
“I hope this cooperation encourages all health workers who work tireless for people in these difficult conditions and improves the quality of caA RETURN TO FARMING AND THE BENEFITS TO BE DERIVED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Jun-2020
Writing an opinion piece for Radio New Zealand today, Mereia Volavola, the former Chief Executive of the Pacific Island Private Sector OrganisatiPNG TO EXPORT SEA FOOD TO CHINA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Jun-2020
“China's ambassador to PNG, Xue Bing, said with two million square kilometres of ocean, PNG was well placed to supply China's rapidlySI: 300 CRUTCHES GIVEN TO THE NRH
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Jun-2020
For several years I have been acutely aware that more than 400 to 500 in-patients and former patients of the NRH had to have surgery for the removal oSI: MANAGING THE POLICE IMAGE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Jun-2020
The allegation of assault levelled against the Central Response Unit (CRU) of the RSIPF, which was published in the Island Sun newspaper on 15 June 20SOLOMON AIRLINES SUSPENSION OF INTERNATIONAL PASSENGER FLIGHTS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Jun-2020
“However he said the airline would continue to take advice from the government on the necessary precautions regarding international border restrSI: PUBLIC CONCERNS BEING VOICED OVER FINANCIAL WORRIES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Jun-2020
People need help to ensure they can repay their loans to commercial banks and also individual families have financial problems especially in respect oSI: A SERIOUS ALEGATION OF POLICE ILL-DISCIPLINE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Jun-2020
“I seek to encourage the members of the police service to always be alert and observant, but good humoured, discreet but friendly and, above allSOLOMON ISLANDS SEEKS INCLUSION IN A POTENTIAL TRAVEL BUBBLE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Jun-2020
COVID-19 free Solomon Islands is looking towards New Zealand and Australian Governments for inclusion in a ‘South Pacific travel bubble.’4th USP CAMPUS FOR SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Jun-2020
“This was relayed by USP Vice-Chancellor Pal Ahluwalia while marking the country's 42nd anniversary of independence at the university'