MP DELIVERS BOATS AND EQUIPMENT TO HIS CONSTITUENTS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Mar-2020
There have been reports of the alleged misuse of CDF funds in the Solomon Islands in the past, but the delivery of boats and equipment to the
UN CHILD RIGHTS COMMITTEE MEETING IN SAMOA
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 03-Mar-2020
“The Deputy Director General of the Pacific Community has encouraged members of the United Nations Child Rights Committee to make t
SI: THE NEED FOR A REPLACEMENT WORKSHOP AT THE NRH TO MANUFACTURE PROSTHETICS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Mar-2020
Once they reached Honiara, the two containers were transported to Rove and occupied a space between two rows of police building. Th
THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF UP TO 9000 PEOPLE AFFECTED BY THE ONGOING CLOSURE OF THE TATAMBA HEATH CARE CLINIC
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Mar-2020
In respect of the Tatamba situation it is hoped some charitable person or local organisation will take action to construct a breakwater, in t
SI: WHAT IS THE STATUS AND POTENTIAL OF THE COCOA INDUSTRY TODAY?
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Mar-2020
In 2013, I recall the then Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, David Tome, launching a policy and saying the government would he
SI QUARANTINE SITE FOUND
Quoting Solomon Times on Line 03-Mar-2020
“The Solomon Islands Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) has identified a Quarantine site for those that may be infected
SI: CALL FOR JOINT ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND NCD's
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 02-Mar-2020
“Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has urged the PNG Prime Minister, James Marape for a collective approach to address the current i
SI: BOOST TO TIES WITH PNG
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 02-Mar-2020
“The recent three days visit by Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) Prime Minister James Marape has further uplifted the relations b
PNG PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR PACIFIC GAMES IN THE SOLOMONS
Quoting Solomon Times on Line 02-Mar-2020
“The infrastructures and world class facilities ensured the 2015 Pacific Games in PNG was one of the best ever hosted. On the contr
WATCHDOG SAYS PACER PLUS UNBALANCED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Mar-2020
"So the annual meeting that is essentially the only outcome on labour mobility, and the development assistance component, which is [
PNG's THREE DAY VISIT TO THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Mar-2020
During an official dinner hosted in honour of Prime Minister Marape, PM Sogavare said, “We need to do more individually and togethe
TAKING ACTION ON NCD's
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Mar-2020
I could not agree more with what Prime Minister Sogavare said but firstly let us look at the background to the ongoing NCD threats to health
UN CONFERENCE ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Mar-2020
“Samoa's Prime Minister has applauded the United Nations decision to hold an historic session of the Committee on the Right
NZ's FOREIGN MINISTER DELAYS VISITING SAMOA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Mar-2020
“With a delegation of MPs, government officials, community leaders and journalists, the minister was to leave New Zealand on 22 Mar
BUY LOCAL CAMPAIGN IN SOLOMONS SUPPORTED BY AUSTRALIA
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 02-Mar-2020
“The message of the campaign is “Iumi Buy Lokol for Mekim Lokol Jobs”. The message highlights that when people
NORTH MALAITA PHASE 2 HOUSING SCHEME
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Mar-2020
The launching ceremony was attended by the Member of Parliament for the constituency Levi Senley Filualea, his Project officer, Ward Admin of
BSP DONATES A CHEQUE FOR $10,000 TO THE NRH's CANCER UNIT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Mar-2020
The project to bring greater cancer treatment services to the Solomon Islands began in 2016 when Professor Yip travelled there, funded by the
CROP CULTIVATION IN BRACKISH WATER
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Feb-2020
Rising sea levels caused by climate change and the intrusion of sea water into many food gardens in the Solomon Islands has threate
SI: CHANGE MAKING INITIATIVES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Feb-2020
The Melanesian Women Today is a grassroots organization that operates internationally across Melanesia
SAMOA REDUCING FLIGHTS TO NZ
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Feb-2020
“As a result, it said from 12AM on Monday 2 March, Samoa Airways would only provide three flights each week from New Zealand, inste
106 SOLOMON ISLANDERS AWARDED APTC QUALIFICATIONS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Feb-2020
Dr Jimmy Rogers, the Secretary to the Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, speaking at the graduation ceremony congratulated the graduants
COMBATTING DRUG TRAFFICKING THROUGH THE PACIFIC
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Feb-2020
“Board member and University of New South Wales Professor Richard Mattick said there was evidence that drug trafficking had increas
PANUELI HEALTH CLINIC, SAVO ISLAND
Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Feb-2020
According to the Solomon Star article, Russell Islanders have welcomed the Government’s investment program and are ready to engage
AUSTRALIA SELECTS 4 SOLOMON ISLANDS WOMEN TO WORK AS HEALTH CARE WORKERS IN NSW
Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Feb-2020
It was reported in the Solomon Star newspaper, today, Thursday, that Australia in terms of its Pacific Labour Scheme (PLS) has recruited four
NEW COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL OPENS ITS DOORS
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 27-Feb-2020
Special guests including the Minister for United Church in Malasova village and several sisters’ church, chief representatives, sen
SOLOMON AIRLINES NEW AIRBUS AWAITED
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 27-Feb-2020
“Solomon Airlines will offer two classes onboard Including all leather, midnight blue seating comprising 12 Business Class seats in
SI: READ PROGRAME GETS SUPPORT FROM THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONER
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 26-Feb-2020
“Dr. Brian Jones, British High Commissioner: "The English language is a gateway for young Solomon Islanders to a
ADAPTATION IDEAS FOR BETTER FOOD SECURITY IN ONTONG JAVA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Feb-2020
A report in the Island Sun newspaper today written by Eddie Osifelo tells the sad story of how climate change has affected the lifestyles and
SOLOMON WATER TAKES STRONG ACTION ON CORRUPTION REPORTS
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 26-Feb-2020
“Solomon Water has recently disciplined and dismissed several staff following reports from members of the public that some of their
FIJI KAVA SUPPLYING HEALTH CARE MARKETS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Feb-2020
I contributed a piece last Sunday saying how farmers in Malaita Province were calling on the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) to look intoFIJI KAVA NETS A MAJOR SUPPLY DEAL
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Feb-2020
Quoting Radio New Zealand – 25 February 2020
“Fiji Kava Limited says it has secured a major supply
SI: COULD THE PNG GOVERNMENT HELP ITS NEIGHBOUR WITH A CONVERTED SHIPPING CONTAINER ?
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Feb-2020
It has been announced that the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, the Hon. James Marape, will make an official visit to the Solomon Islands
FIJI: EXPANDING ITS SECURITY PARTNERSHIP WITH NZ
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Feb-2020
“Fiji and New Zealand have agreed to expand their security partnership into policing co-operation.
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COULD THE UK'S DIFID HELP THOSE WITH DEAFNESS IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS?
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Feb-2020
Could the UK’s Department of International Development (DIFID) assist those with deafness in the Solomon Islands?<
SI: RURAL HEALTH CLINIC NEARING COMPLETION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Feb-2020
A former MPA’s vision and initiative sees the Gwounatolo health clinic nearing completion.
SI: INNOVATIVE MARKETING STRATEGY TO ENCOURAGE TOURISM TO THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Feb-2020
In January this year, I wrote a piece suggesting a possible change in marketing strategy for tourism development that could prove an importan
A CALL FOR AUSTRALIA TO HAVE CLOSER TIES WITH FOUR SMALL PACIFIC STATES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Feb-2020
The head of the Australian National University's Department of Strategic and Defence Studies, Professor John Blaxland, said he had be
SI: IMPACT OF CORONAVIRUS ON SI's ECONOMY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Feb-2020
“For countries such as the Solomon Islands, exports to China are often driven by small to medium sized businesses. There are alread
300 CRUTCHES FOR THE NRH
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Feb-2020
The crutches were purchased by the Solomon Islands Forest Association (SFA) following an appeal to provide mobility aids to the former NRH pa
WILL SOLOMON ISLANDERS BENEFIT FROM MORE OFFSHORE SEASONAL WORK OPPORTUNITIES?
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Feb-2020
Prime Minister Marape has just returned home after a four-day state visit to New Zealand where he spent time visiting an apple orchard in the
PNG's PM WANTS MORE NUMBERS IN NZ SEASONAL WORK SCHEME
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Feb-2020
Quoting Radio New Zealand – 24 February 2020
“Papua New Guinea's prime minister says he wil
SI: VISALE CLINIC INCREASINGLY IN DANGER FROM SEA RISE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Feb-2020
The Visale clinic, built in the 1930s by a Catholic Priest, Father Wall from New Zealand, lies just a few metres away from the ocean and the
YOUNG SOLOMON ISLANDER HELPING TO GET MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR SICK CHILDREN
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Feb-2020
A feature article published this weekend in the Solomon Star newspaper told of the inspiring story of a young Solomon Islander, Neil Nuia, a gifted anSI: COMMERCIAL CROP FARMERS WANT MORE HELP FROM MAL
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Feb-2020
The article, from which I quote extracts, said:
Farmers look to MAL for technical assistance to lead them tow
SI ASSURANCES OF CONTINUED JAPANESE COOPERATION AND ASSISTANCE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Feb-2020
Following on from the recent talks held with Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare last week, the Japanese Ambassador to the Solomon Islands, His
OPENING UP ON DEVELOPMENT AID TO THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Feb-2020
A letter I wrote yesterday and posted on Facebook related to the generous gift of five water tanks to a rural Primary School in North-East Gu
SI: GIFT OF 5 WATER TANKS TO PRIMARY SCHOOL
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Feb-2020
In the Solomon Islands, however, the gift of five water tanks to the primary school at Barana Village in North –East Guadalcanal ta
3 MILLION EURO FROM EU FOR PACIFIC HEALTH
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Feb-2020
Quoting Radio New Zealand – 22 February 2020
“The European Union has given $US3.2 million to the Pa
NZ PM PLANNING A VISIT TO FIJI
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Feb-2020
Quoting Radio New Zealand – 22 February 2020
“New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern w
SI: TSUNAMI EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS AND SAFETY DRILL TRAINING
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Feb-2020
The Solomon Islands is a valued member of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) and in August 2017 facilitated a meeting of th
PNG's PM VISITS NEW ZEALAND FOR TALKS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Feb-2020
Quoting Radio New Zealand – 21 February 2020
“New Zealand and Papua New Guinea have pledged to work
PACER PLUS DEAL SAID TO BE OF BENEFIT TO THE COOK ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Feb-2020
Quoting Radio New Zealand – 21 February 2020
“The trade deal known as Pacer Plus will have immediat
SI: CHARITY AND POLITICS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Feb-2020
I left the Solomon Islands in mid-July 1999 after completing my two-year contract with the Solomon Islands government.
REPORTED NURSING SHORTAGE IN THE PACIFIC
Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Feb-2020
“The growing nursing shortage in the Pacific is sparking conversation over the industry's future in the region.
SI: AGRO-FORESTRY PROJECTING RUN BY YOUTHS NEEDING SUPPORT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Feb-2020
A letter of mine, which I had styled ‘Youth aspirations in relation to national development.’ was published recently on L
PUBLIC SERVANTS IN STREET CLEANING
Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Feb-2020
As part of fund-raising efforts many of Honiara’s public service staff took to the streets today clearing rubbish, pruning over-gro
PUBLIC SERVANTS IN HONIARA HELP WITH CITY CLEAN-UP
Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Feb-2020
As part of fund-raising efforts many of Honiara’s public service staff took to the streets today clearing rubbish, pruning over-gro
CHANGE OF FOCUS IN AUSTRALAN AID A MISTAKE SAYS AID GROUP
Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Feb-2020
Quoting Radio New Zealand – 20 February 2020
“An aid group is describing the Australian government&
PRESIDENT OF ISRAEL MEETING SOME PACIFIC LEADERS IN FIJI
Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Feb-2020
Quoting Radio New Zealand – 20 February 2020
“The president of Israel is to meet several Pacific Is
LESS WE FORGET
Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Feb-2020
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has added the names of six Cook Islanders to its records.
It did so at the reque
SI: SAUDI ENVOY MEETS WITH SOLOMON ISLANDS PM
Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Feb-2020
“PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare recently received a courtesy visit from the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to the Solomon Islands His
A 2013 ROADMAP FOR TACKLING NCD's.
Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Feb-2020
In my past voluntary teaching days in Thailand my students were often puzzled and amused when explaining the meaning of commonly used English
TSI CALLS FOR OUSTED MP's TO BE CHARGED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Feb-2020
Quoting Radio New Zealand – 19 February 2020
“Transparency Solomon Islands is asking whether two fo
SI: SFA TO SOURCE AND SUPPLY CRUTCHES TO THE NRH
Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Feb-2020
Like so often in past years, the Chairman and Board of the Solomon Forest Association (SFA has, today, responded to the appeal for crutches f
TSI CALLS FOR REFORM
Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Feb-2020
Quoting Solomon Times on Line – 19 February 2020
“Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) calls for urge
LATEST ANTI- CORRUPTION MOVES IN PNG's PARLIAMENT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Feb-2020
“Papua New Guinea's parliament has passed a law giving protection to whistle-blowers.
“Ever
SI: MARKETING AND SELLING LOCALLY MADE CRAFT PRODUCTS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Feb-2020
Over the years I have written many times, and the letters published by Solomon Times, about an entrepreneurship programme that operates in Th
INDIA ESTABLISHING A CENTRE FOR INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY AT SINU
Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Feb-2020
Through the MOU, the government of India will supply the computer hardware, software, resource books, course materials, and related resources
THE URGENCY OF MEETING YOUTH EXPECTATIONS IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Feb-2020
In 2003 an off-shore consultancy firm, Hassell and Associates, carried out a study of the issues, needs and priorities of Solomon Islands you
TWO SI MP's FOUND GUILTY OF BRIBING VOTERS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Feb-2020
“Two government MPs in Solomon Islands have lost their seats after being found guilty of bribing voters.
&
JAPAN A FRONT RUNNER IN SOLOMON ISLANDS INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENTS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Feb-2020
According to a press release from the Solomon Islands government last week, the Japanese Ambassador to Solomon Islands, H.E Shigeru Toyama, r
SI: THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Feb-2020
Such stories are hardly world news but of significant importance to communities in the Solomon Islands that experience difficulties
SI: THE PUSH NEEDED TO BOOST TOURISM
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Feb-2020
Towards the end of January this year, the Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT) Andrew Nihopara, reportedly said,&
A CALL FOR A PACIFIC TRADE PACT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Feb-2020
Quoting Radio New Zealand – 15 February 2020
“The Fiji government says the Pacific needs a new trad
SI: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND HEALTH CARE WITH UNFPA HELP?
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Feb-2020
Unless I am wrong, I believe in September 2015, the Solomon Islands, along with 192 other member states of the United Nations adopted the Sus
SI: STOPPING OR REDUCING ILLNESSES THAT ARE PREVENTABLE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Feb-2020
The cleaner mentioned it was sole destroying to see the streets littered again after spending her previous working day employed in part-time
SI: ACCESS AND EQUALITY TO JUSTICE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Feb-2020
Quoting some of the Star’s article:
“All Solomon Islanders
WILL SOLOMON ISLANDS GET A SECOND MEDICAL MISSION THIS YEAR?
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Feb-2020
Having just been told of Sea Mercy’s planned programme of providing medical aid and dental treatment for remote island co
SI: PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE NEEDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Feb-2020
Speaking at the launching Permanent Secretary Pauline McNeil said the 2020 AOP and Budget set out the focus of efforts and Ministry&rsquo
MSG SEEKING A NEW HEAD FOR ITS SECRETARIAT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Feb-2020
Quoting Radio New Zealand – 14 February 2020
“The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) is advertising f
SI: EQUAL AND FAIR JUSTICE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Feb-2020
“ALL Solomon Islanders should have equal access to justice no matter their gender, age, disability or remoteness of their village.&
OPERATION PLAN OF THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES LAUNCHED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Feb-2020
“THE Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) on Wednesday launch its consolidated Annual Operation Plans (AOP) for the year
