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.
&l
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.
&l
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
PALAU SUPPORTING AUSTRALIAN BUSH FIRES APPEAL
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Jan-2020
“The Office of the President of Palau has appealed to the island's people to get behind an appeal created to support commun
KIRIBATI TOURISM POTENTIAL
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-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
SI: THE VALUE OF MUSIC EDUCATION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Jan-2020
During the past fortnight they were given instrument instruction under expert guidance, shown how to write music and performed in public befo
VANUATU STOPPING KAVA EXPORT LICENCES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Jan-2020
“The head of Vanuatu's agriculture ministry has suspended the issuing and renewal of all kava export licences, citing conce
SAMOA: STYROFOAM BAN DELAYED FOR 6 MONTHS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Jan-2020
“A senior officer of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment confirmed the ban had been postponed to allow local companie
MEASLES PREVENTION MEASURES IN PNG
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Jan-2020
"With the outbreaks that have happened, they have been contained by the provincial health authorities. A lot of measures have been p
NEW ZEALAND's HIGH COMMISSIONER TO THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 15-Jan-2020
“The New Zealand high commissioner said she would continue to embrace the good relationship between both countries and to endure th
OCEAN TEMPERATURE RISE IN 2019
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Jan-2020
“The authors - a team of US and Chinese scientists who compiled data from nearly 4000 sensors across the oceans - say it shows the
NEW ZEALAND AID - A CALL FOR MORE TRANSPARENCY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Jan-2020
“The New Zealand Aid and Development Dialogues group, which analyses New Zealand's development aid, said the policy focusse
KIRIBATI SET FOR CHINESE TOUR GROUPS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Jan-2020
The Tourism Authority of Kiribati has welcomed Beijing's decision, which follows last week's visit to China by the Kiribati p
SI: JOBS FOR RURAL YOUTHS IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Jan-2020
I believe it is fair to say, however, that the youth in rural areas express a preference for non-farm work, especially youths that have funct
SAMOA: MEASLES EPIDEMIC BRINGS MENTAL HEALTH TOLL
Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Jan-2020
"It's a weird experience for them because of this traumatic disease and the circumstances they have gone through, the trauma
SI: MORE SCHOLARSHIPS ON OFFER IN 2020
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 13-Jan-2020
“Besides, the Minister also told Parliament during the sine die motion last month that the government has attracted number of schol
THE CREATION OF A PRODUCTIVE VEGETABLE GARDEN WITH VERY LITTLE MEANS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Jan-2020
I first of all used the portion of barren ground adjoining the prison. Starting with just one donated spade and a fork, s
SI: YOUTH EMPLOYMENT IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Jan-2020
Since the speech at the start of the year by His Excellency the Governor-General, Sir David Vunagi, GCMG, in which he raised concerns for the
WORLD BANK SUPPORT FOR VANUATU
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Jan-2020
“The World Bank has committed $US10 million in support to Vanuatu to strengthen the nation's resilience to disasters, suppo
SI: FUND RAISING TO AID AUSTRALIAN BUSH FIRES
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 12-Jan-2020
“Commenting about the fundraising activities, Mane said they have agreed on two major Corporate Dinners, the first on January 16th
HONIARA: WASTE MANAGEMENT SCHEME AND PROPOSALS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Jan-2020
Apart from giving out public information on the issue of waste management, the HCC is aiming to establish a Waste Management and Control Divi
SI: BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONER MEETS WITH PM
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 10-Jan-2020
“BRITISH High Commissioner to Solomon Islands His Excellency Brian James Jones has paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Manasseh
SI: PASI TRAINING
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Jan-2020
The young musicians that are members of the Solomon Islands Piano Association (PASI) are mid-way through their first week of an intensive pro
SIG EXTENDS SYMPATHY TO AUSTRALIA OVER BUSH FIRES
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 08-Jan-2020
THE Government has conveyed message of condolences to the Australian Prime Minister, the government and people of Australia on the loss of li
NEW AUTOMATED WEATHER STATION FOR TONGA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Jan-2020
“The installation of new automated weather stations and two sea level monitors in Tonga is expected to boost disaster preparedness
DRIP-FEED IRRIGATION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Jan-2020
Food security is on the minds of many in the Solomon Islands and I have been giving some thought how more efficient farming, hardier crops an
SI: COMMENT ON TOURISM MARKETING STRATEGY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Jan-2020
While the tourism sector in the Solomon Islands is small and yet fully developed compared to many other P
KIRIBATI: MOU SIGNED WITH CHINA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Jan-2020
“Kiribati's President Taneti Maamau signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work on BRI during a week-long visit to Beijing
PACIFIC LEADERS OFFER SUPPORT OVER AUSTRALIAN BUSH FIRES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Jan-2020
“The Vanuatu Daily Post reports Mr Napat saying Vanuatu had "watched in awe" as volunteer rural
SI: CORAL SEA CABLE SYSTEM UNDER A TRIAL PERIOD
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 06-Jan-2020
“THE Solomon Submarine Cable has announced four licensed operators in the country that are now connected to the International Coral
SI: CLIMATE FUNDING SLASHED
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 06-Jan-2020
“It has been said here again and again that Climate change and rising sea levels are devouring the low-lying lands of the Solomon I
SI: HIGH TAX ON FARMERS SLOWING THE ECONOMY
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 06-Jan-2020
“Managing Director of the Kokonut Pacific Solomon Islands (KPSI), Mr Bob Pollard said the high tax and high charges imposed for ser
PNG OFFERS SUPPORT TO AUSTRALIA IN DEALING WITH DEADLY BUSH FIRES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Jan-2020
“He said he had been in constant communication with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, and if invited PNG would send 1000 co
PNG OFFERS CONDOLENCES AND SUPPORT TO AUSTRALIA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Jan-2020
“Two more bushfire deaths on Kangaroo Island, in remote South Australia, have brought to 23 the number of people killed in fires ac
SI: TAKING A LOOK AT THE INFORMAL SECTOR
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Jan-2020
The informal sector in the Solomon Islands has considerably reduced the ability of the state to collect taxes and it would not be possible to
SI: ENHANCING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE INFORMAL SECTOR
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Jan-2020
Our education system has also not able to define how to meet our manpower needs. I think we have not recognized the importance of vocational
AQUACULTURE UNDER CONSIDERATION FOR FOOD SECURITY IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Jan-2020
Here in Thailand, from where I write, fish farming is quite extensive and very largely initiated throughout the country by his late Majesty K
27 CONFIRMED CASES OF MEASLES IN FIJI
Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Jan-2020
“It said the latest confirmed cases are a 12 year-old from Sakoca in Tacirua who is linked to a previous case in the same area, and
CHINA PROMISES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Jan-2020
I believe it is fair to say that the move away from Taiwan has perplexed many Solomon Islanders, who have been debating the implications for
A STARK WARNING OVER THE FUTURE OF THE PLANET
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Jan-2020
Solomon Islands and the world awake today to a new year and a new decade in which humanity risk irreparably damaging the Earth with climate c
PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS ARRIVE IN HONIARA TO GIVE INSTRUMENT TRAINING AND MUSIC EDUCATION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Jan-2020
The three professional musicians of Dionysus Ensemble arrived in Honiara to-day and were met on arrival at Henderson International Airport by
FIJI's PLASTIC BAG BAN
Quoting Radio New Zealand 31-Dec-2019
“Marshall Islands, Vanuatu, Niue, Samoa and New Zealand's bans are already in effect while the Pacific's most popul
SI: LOOKING TOWARDS UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE AND THE RESTORATION OF AREA HEALTH CENTRES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 31-Dec-2019
Twenty years on from that first meeting of Pacific Islands Health Ministers, in 2015. there was a review of the vision of Healthy Islands whe
SOLOMON AIRLINES HELPS TO SUPPORT TWO FOOTBALL INTERNATIONALS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Dec-2019
“Henderson Eels winger Joses Nawo and Laugu United FC striker Atkin Kaua are expected to start training with the Tarxien Rainbows F
WORLD VISION HELPING COMMUNITIES AHEAD OF THE PACIFIC CYCLONE SEASON
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Dec-2019
“World Vision supported more than 180 households recently affected by the Ambae volcano evacuation in Vanuatu, with hippo rollers -
STATE OF EMERGENCY LIFTED IN SAMOA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Dec-2019
The state of emergency in Samoa, declared due to the measles epidemic, has ended following a special Cabinet meeting.
A PUSH FOR BETTER TUNA DATA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Dec-2019
“The entire system for both industry and island fisheries managers revolves around estimates of the tonnage - a deficiency the Mars
2019 - A FRUITFUL YEAR IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Dec-2019
Details of what the Prime Minister said during his speech were published in the Solomon Star newspaper today, 27 December 2019, from which I
SI: FRUITFUL YEAR FOR THE SIG
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 27-Dec-2019
“THE last eight months of the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) have been so fruitful, says the Prime Minister
SI: CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT IN DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Dec-2019
I have followed events of the year (2019) in the Solomon Islands from afar and as the year draws to an end I take heart from the many positiv
CARING AND UNITY - A MESSAGE FOR THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Dec-2019
Later that night and since then I have thought of those words and now, at Christmas, I try to put them into context with the ‘wanto
NEW APPROACH CALLED FOR AFTER COP 25 FAILS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Dec-2019
“Pacific countries and climate activists are calling for an overhaul of how the world tackles climate change, after this month&
MARINE SANCTUARY FOR PALAU
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Dec-2019
“The Palau National Marine Sanctuary will cover an area of about 500,000 square kilometres - the nation's Exclusive Economi
TONGA TO RATIFY PACER - Plus
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Dec-2019
“But Kaniva News reports that in discussions with the Auckland Tongan community last week ne
COP 25 UTTERLY DISAPPOINTING
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Dec-2019
“Forum chair and Tuvalu Prime Minister, Kausea Natano, said the lack of ambition and urgency displayed at the talks was "v
A CHRISTMAS PAST IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Dec-2019
Inspired a little by the Dickens tale, A Christmas Carol, I would like to share with you a true story of a past occasion when circumstances w
SI: ENVIRONMENTAL AND POLLUTION MATTERS RELATING TO HONIARA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Dec-2019
My initial reaction to what the Prime Minister said was to envisage a green environment for Honiara very much like what I know Singapore to b
