SI: CUSTOMS PRECAUTIONS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Feb-2020
COMMISSIONER of Customs Jim Sutton says they are monitoring all ship’s movement in the country as part of stepping up the coronavir
SI: BUDGETARY SUPPORT SET ASIDE TO FIGHT VIRUS THREAT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Feb-2020
“A BUDGETARY support of $20million has been set aside by the national government as part of its assistance towards preparatory plan
SI: NO TO CORRUPTION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Feb-2020
He said these major projects once implemented would complement the economic and social benefits of the undersea cable.
SI: SECONDARY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Feb-2020
“In December 2019, Solomon Islands was among the first in the Pacific to sign on to an exciting new initiative when it confirmed it
SI: THE SIPORAE TRIBAL FOREST CONSERVATION AREA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Feb-2020
On 29 January 2020, the Minister for the Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology, Dr. Culwick Togamana, of
SI: MOBILITY INTERNATIONAL PREP COURSE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Feb-2020
“Nineteen (19) Solomon Islanders successfully completed a two-week Labour Mobility International Preparation course with the Austra
CLEANING-UP HONIARA AND RESTORING A SENSE OF CIVIC PRIDE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Feb-2020
Today’s Solomon Star newspaper features an article saying street cleaners contracted under the Rapid Employment Project (REP) have
SOLOMON ISLANDS TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Feb-2020
“Solomon Islands joins countries such as the US and Singapore in imposing travel restrictions in response to the coronavirus epidem
SI: CORONAVIRUS REPORTED TO BE DELAYING CHINESE FUNDED PROJECTS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Feb-2020
“THE timing of Chinese funded projects earmarked for Solomon Islands will be delayed a bit due to the current novel coronavirus out
PERFORMANCE BASED CONTRACTS MENTIONED IN PNG
Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Feb-2020
“Mr Marape said the government wanted to make available and allocate land as performance-based incentives to public servants who co
TSUNAMI EARLY WARNING DEVICES BEING INSTALLED IN THE WESTERN PACIFIC
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Feb-2020
Today, Monday, Radio New Zealand broadcast news of a new underwater early warning system being installed in the south west Pacific allowing f
NEW TSUNAMI BUOYS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Feb-2020
“Tsunami detection times in the south-west Pacific are soon to drop from hours to minutes.
SI: SUPPLY AND NEED FOR CRUTCHES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Feb-2020
Only last week I raised the subject once again knowing there are patients in the NRH that have had a leg amputated and are without crutches.&
SI: ACQUIRING LOCALLY MADE FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Feb-2020
One letter I wrote this week mentioned what I had been told of numerous new buildings going up in Honiara and in the many years since I left&
SI: THE PROBLEM OF BUILDING ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH MOBILITY DIFFICULTIES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Feb-2020
Last week I read a letter in the Solomon Times with the heading “Lack of buildings accessible to mobility challenged citiz
SI: PREVENTATIVE MEASURES FOR CORONAVIRUS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Feb-2020
“INCOMING travellers who have been to countries that have confirmed cases of the coronavirus will not be allowed into the country.&
KIRIBATI IMPOSES A TRAVEL BAN ON CHINESE VISITORS DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Feb-2020
The Kiribati government has placed all visa applications from China on hold in an effort to stave off the coronavirus.
SI: IMPORTANT HEALTH RELATED NEWS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 31-Jan-2020
According to the 2020 Appropriation Bill 2019, the government has already allocated funds through its Ministry of Health and Medical Services
SI LEPROSY IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 31-Jan-2020
“THE Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) together with the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday commemorated this
SI: NO CASES OF CORONAVIRUS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 31-Jan-2020
“As of 30th January 2020 the Ministry of Health has confirmed that there are NO conf
SI A CT SCAN FOR THE NRH
Quoting Radio New Zealand 31-Jan-2020
“THE Ministry of Health and Medical Service’s $17 million project is expected to commence this year and it is understood
SI: TEACHER TRAINING
Quoting Radio New Zealand 31-Jan-2020
“ABOUT 95 untrained teachers in the Western Province are undergoing Teachers in Training (TIT) course.
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URGENT NEED FOR CRUTCHES AND WHEEL CHAIRS FOR NRH LIMBLESS PATIENTS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Jan-2020
With the loss of the workshop there will be no more crutches made, not mentioning prosthetics for the hundreds of patients having had limb am
SI: VIRUS PRECAUTION MEASURES IN PLACE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Jan-2020
Tourism Solomons has called on all travellers heading to the Solomon Islands to take “serious heed” of the Solomon Solomo
SI: BIGGER PICTURE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Jan-2020
He stressed the need for the country’s tourism industry to embrace a low-cost, high-impact approach if it was to achieve its object
SI: VIRUS PRECAUTION MEASURES FOR VISITING ARRIVALS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Jan-2020
“ALL incoming international travellers will be subjected to temperature checks on arrival in the country.
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PACIFIC STUDENTS STAYING IN CHINA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Jan-2020
The Pacific Islands Forum says there are no arrangements in place to evacuate Pacific students studying in China under its scholarship progra
ADB GIVING A GRANT TO TUVALU FOR CYCLONE RECOVERY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Jan-2020
“The Asian Development Bank will provide a $US3 million grant to Tuvalu to assist with its recovery from Cyclone Tino.
PACIFIC TAKING MEASURES TO PREVENT CORONAVIRUS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Jan-2020
“While authorities and the World Health Organisation maintain the risk of an outbreak in the Pacific is low, little is being left t
REACTION IN PNG TO A NEW TAX LEVY ON ROUND LOG EXPORTS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Jan-2020
I was struck by a call in Papua New Guinea also this week when down streaming initiatives were called for following a move by the Papua New G
SI: SEA SEARCH CALLED OFF
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Jan-2020
“THE search for the nine people who went missing on January 15 between the waters of Western and Choiseul provinces was called off
SI: HOLIDAY OR WEEK-END BREAK IN THE WESTERN PROVINCE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Jan-2020
Those wishing for an exciting week end break or for a longer holiday will find a tropical paradise awaiting them in Solomon Islands Western P
ADB SPENDING ON ENERGY PROJECTS IN THE PACIFIC
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Jan-2020
According to Radio New Zealand, from which I quote:
“The bank has made $1b available in concessionary loans a
CORONAVIRUS PREVENTION UNDER DISCUSSION IN NZ
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Jan-2020
A major challenge for New Zealand is to ensure it does not export this coronavirus to Pacific Islands where it could be devastating,"
SI: OPPORTUNITIES FROM THE COMMONWEALTH SECRETARIAT REPORTEDLY BEING MISSED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Jan-2020
As an example of what His Excellency reported, I can confirm that the recent visit to Honiara by the UK Dionysus Ensemble to give music educa
SI: PM TALKS OF COMMITMENT TO DEVELOPMENT IN THE PROVINCES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Jan-2020
The Solomon Islands government is committed to upholding recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission report and decentralisi
NZ ESTABLISHING PACIFIC HUB FOR PUBLIC SECTOR STRENGTHENING
Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Jan-2020
“New Zealand has announced the creation of a Pacific-led hub aimed at strengthening public services across the region.
TSI ON THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Jan-2020
“The chief executive of Transparency Solomon Islands says the fight against corruption should feature more prominently in regional
SAMOA TO HOST SESSION ON RIGHTS OF THE CHILD
Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Jan-2020
“It will be the first time any of the United Nations human rights treaty body committees have met formally outside of Geneva and Ne
SI: HEALTH SERVICES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Jan-2020
The MHMS plan contained an essential package of health services that the government was then providing or was aspiring to provide to its citi
PUTTING SOLOMON ISLANDS NEWS IN PERSPECTIVE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Jan-2020
The recent outbreak of Measles in Samoa and in several other regional neighbor states promoted swift measures by the Solomon Islands Ministry
A CALL FOR BOAT OWNERS TO HOLD A LICENSE TO OPERATE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Jan-2020
“A Chief of Purinabangara, Katupika District in South Choiseul has called on responsible authorities to impose license to boat owne
SI BETTER COMMUNICATING
Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Jan-2020
The aim of the dialogue was to create an enabling environment to find the best way for the media and the Government to work together in provi
SI: GOVERNOR GENERAL SPEAKS OF US COMMITMENT TO THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Jan-2020
“GOVERNOR General Rt Rev. Sir David Vunagi has acknowledged the United States commitment to Solomon Islands development aspirations
SI TOURISM POTENTIAL OF THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Jan-2020
“SOLOMON Islands have the potential to develop itself into one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the region.
NEW MORTUARY FACILITY AT THE NATIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Jan-2020
“THE National Referral Hospital (NRH) on Friday marked another important milestone in the opening of the new mortuary.
A NEW ZEALAND COMMUNITY AIDS THE REFURBISHMENT OF A HEALTH CENTRE IN MALAITA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Jan-2020
It was of real interest to me to learn of the refurbishing given my concern for the general state of similar health facilities in the country
HEPATITIS B CAMPAIGN TO BE LAUNCHED TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE DISEASE.
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Jan-2020
Quoting Dr Jackson Rakei, the Director of the HIV unit at the Ministry of Health and Medical Services the article went on to say.
SAMOA TO GET A BIGGER PLANE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Jan-2020
“Samoa's Minister for Public Enterprise says the country's national airline will replace the aircraft it uses betwe
TRANSITING OF ILLICIT DRUGS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Jan-2020
The discovery of the cocain served to substantiate concerns by the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police at their conference last August when it w
PACIFIC COUNTRIES STEPPING UP DEFENCES AGAINST CORONAVIRUS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Jan-2020
“The Pacific is stepping up defences against the coronavirus, with many countries introducing health screenings at airports and sea
APPRECIATION OF RADIO NEW ZEALAND
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Jan-2020
Thirty years on the service has developed and established itself as the region's most comprehensive and reliable source of regional n
SI: GENDER EQUALITY EXPLAINED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Jan-2020
“THE concept of gender equality has been misinterpreted by many Solomon Islanders.
“That's
SI: SPOL DONATE EMPTY DRUMS TO HCC FOR RUBBISH COLLECTION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jan-2020
“SOUTH Pacific Oil (SPOL) on Wednesday handed over 300 empty drums to the Honiara city council (HCC) as part of efforts to clean up
SI: PROACTIVE ACTION AGAINST THE IMPORTATION OF CORONAVIRUS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jan-2020
“The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) is taking proactive action to prevent possible importation of novel coronavirus
SEA SAFETY REVIEW SEEMS NEEDED IN THE SOLOMONS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jan-2020
Once again it seems a boating tragedy has occurred at sea in Solomon Islands coastal waters.
According to a report carr
NEW USA AMBASSADOR TO THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jan-2020
“The United States Ambassador to Solomon Islands, Erin Elizabeth McKee, today presented her credentials to Governor-General Sir Dav
PRECAUTIONS AGAINST CORONAVIRUS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jan-2020
“Countries across the Pacific are monitoring their borders in an effort to stave off any cases of coronavirus.
DENGUE ON THE RISE IN THE MARSHALL ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jan-2020
“The hospital in Majuro is overflowing, its doctors exhausted, its wards strained, budgets withered, and no end in sight. Every day
SI: WOMEN WORKING TO PROTECT SEA TURTLES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jan-2020
A news release from EcoWatch and published today, Thursday, by Solomon Times on Line tells the story of how women from the communit
SAMOA: HEALTHIER FOODS INTRODUCED TO LOCAL MARKETS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jan-2020
“Samoa's main markets in Apia will soon have vendors selling nutritious food as part of an initiative to introduce healthy
GENDER EQUALITY NEEDING TO SPEED UP IN THE PACIFIC
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jan-2020
“Most Pacific countries are still behind the rest of the world in removing barriers to women's economic participation and r
EU SEEKING CLOSER TIES WITH VANUATU
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jan-2020
“The European Union's new ambassador for the Pacific has presented his credentials in Vanuatu.
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PNG SCHOOL FEES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Jan-2020
“Parents and guardians of students attending Papua New Guinea government schools will be expected to pay 37 percent of tuition fees
SI: CJ OFFERS CONDOLENCES OVER AUSTRALIAN BUSH FIRES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Jan-2020
“This was when he was acknowledging Australia as the main donor partner to Solomon Islands for the judiciary, at the opening of the
ALERT NOTICE: NEW VIRUS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Jan-2020
“New Caledonia has begun checking on travellers in response to the coronavirus outbreak in the Chinese city of Wuhan.
SI: 9 MISSING AFTER BOAT FOUND CAPSIZED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Jan-2020
“Police in Solomon Islands are searching for nine people missing from a boat found in Isabel province.
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FIJIAN SOLDIERS DEPLOYED TO FIGHT BUSH FIRES IN AUSTRALIA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Jan-2020
“More than 50 Fijian military personnel have been briefed on how to tackle the bushfire crisis in Australia.
SI: LAW AND CONCIENCE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Jan-2020
His Honour the Chief Justice, Sir Albert Palmer, last week reiterated his call to have legal education introduced into the school curriculum.
SEAWEED THIOUGHT TO BE POTECTING CORAL REEFS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Jan-2020
“A common seaweed could throw a lifeline to precious coral reefs, according to a new study from Victoria University of Wellington.&
IMPORTANT UN RULING ON RETURNING CLIMATE CHANGE REFUGEES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Jan-2020
“People fleeing immediate danger due to the climate crisis cannot be forced to return home, the UN has said.
SI: PRIME MINISTER EXPRESSES SYMPATHY OVER AUSTRALIA's BUSH FIRES
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 20-Jan-2020
“Speaking on Thursday at an event held to raise funds for the bush fire victims in Australia, he said Australia as a neighbour has
SI: A CALL FOR THE BANNING OF BUTANE GAS CANISTERS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Jan-2020
“AUTHORITIES should ban the import the import of butane gas canister into the country because of its dangerous and hazardous effect
NEW ADB CHIEF TAKES OFFICE
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 20-Jan-2020
“ADB has been a trusted partner of the region for more than half a century, supporting strong growth that has improved the lives of
SI: CHIEF JUSTICE CALLS FOR LEGAL EDUCATION
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 20-Jan-2020
“Sir Albert in his opening address for the legal year in 2006 had suggested that legal education be taught, lived and applied, in G
PREPARING FOR AN INCREASE IN TOURIST NUMBERS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Jan-2020
The head of the authority, Petero Manufolau, said the new status paved the way for marketing Kiribati and lent more weight to the country&
SI: A LOOK AT UNEMPLOYMENT AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT NEEDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Jan-2020
The Solomon Island economy is still largely dependent on agriculture and forestry, albeit with a growing reduction in round log exports, and
CYCLONE TINO CAUSES DAMAGE IN TONGA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Jan-2020
“The storm brought winds of up to 180 km/hr and torrential rain but it had weakened and moved out of the area and cyclone warnings
HUNDREDS LEFT HOMELESS FROM FLOODING IN PNG's EASTERN HIGHLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Jan-2020
“Flash flooding in Papua New Guinea's Eastern Highlands has left hundreds of people homeless. “The Post Courier r
EVACUATIONS AND PROPERTY DAMAGE IN TUVALU ARISING FROM CYCLONE TINO
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 18-Jan-2020
“Hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes in Tuvalu, with strong winds and giant waves churned up by Cyclone Tino ca
SI: FAMILY THE BEDROCK OF THE NATION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Jan-2020
A story which featured in the online publication ‘Solomon Times’ yesterday, Thursday, told the story of a young Solomon I
SAMOA: RESTRICTIONS ON ALCOHOL ADS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Jan-2020
"There are no restrictions, for example, on times when advertisements of alcohol can be televised or broadcast, which often occurs a
