SI: SCOUTING VALUES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Dec-2019

“Be Prepared in Body by making yourself strong and active and able to do the right thing at the right moment, and do it.&

SAMOA: MEASLES DEATHS RISE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Dec-2019

“The death toll in Samoa's measles epidemic has risen to 48, with another four people dying this weekend.

SAMOA: GOVERNMENT ALLOCATES MORE MONEY TO TACKLE THE MEASLES EPIDEMIC

Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Nov-2019

“The Samoa government has allocated $US2.5 million to help relief work around the measles epidemic.

SA: THE CLAIMED MALARIA LINK TO DEAFNESS AND HEARING LOSS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Nov-2019

Last week His Royal Highness Prince Charles, during his brief visit to the Solomon Islands, launched the Solomon Islands Ocean Poli

SI: 45 STUDENTS AT TWO TRAINING CENTRES LEAVE WITH LIFE SKILLS CERTIFICATES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Nov-2019

For the 15 males, each of them received a too-box loaded with various hand tools for carpentry whilst for the girls; each of them received a

SI: VISUAL IMPAIRMENT

Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Nov-2019

Just over a year ago, the Medical Superintendent of the National Referral Hospital (NRH), Dr. John Hue, spoke during ‘World Sight D

TONGA: VACCINATION TARGET

Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Nov-2019

“Health authorities in Tonga say they are close to having achieved their measles vaccination targets and are hopeful the rate of ne

NZ STRENGTHENING RELATIONS THROUGH PARLIAMENTARY FORUM

Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Nov-2019

“Political leaders from 11 Pacific countries have been hosted in New Zealand this week, as part of the Pacific Parliamentary Forum.

NZ SENDING MORE MEDICAL STAFF AND SUPPLIES TO SAMOA

Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Nov-2019

“New Zealand will be sending more medical staff and supplies to help Samoa tackle its measles outbreak, including another 100,000 v

3.94 BILLION BUDGET FOR THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Nov-2019

Minister of Finance and Treasury, Honorable Harry Kuma unveiled the 3.94 billion national budget in Parliament on Tuesday.

42 DEATHS FROM MEASLES IN SAMOA

Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Nov-2019

“There have been three more measles-related deaths in Samoa, taking the toll to 42 since the outbreak began in October.

SI: SAN ISIDRO HOLDS A GRADUATION CEREMONY

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 29-Nov-2019

“SAN Isidro Christian Care Centre in Visale, North West Guadalcanal has successfully held its 2019 annual graduation over the weeke

SI: A CALL MADE FOR COMPULSORY EDUCATION

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 28-Nov-2019

“EDUCATION should be made compulsory for the nation’s children, a top educationist has suggested.

COSTLY X-RAY MACHINE ACQUIRED BY SIPA

Quoting the Island Sun newspaper 28-Nov-2019

“SOLOMON Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) trading as Solomon Ports yesterday took delivery of a $16 million X-Ray machine, which is certa

PNG HEALTH AUTHORIIES ON ALERT OVER MEASLES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Nov-2019

“People in Papua New Guinea have been urged to get fully vaccinated against measles before travelling overseas.

SI: A CALL MADE FOR COMPULSORY EDUCATION (2)

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 28-Nov-2019

“EDUCATION should be made compulsory for the nation’s children, a top educationist has suggested.

200 EVACUATED AS OCEAN SWELLS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Nov-2019

“About 200 people evacuated their homes in the capital of the Marshall Islands on Wednesday after big waves caused ocean inundation

MEASLES CASES IN FIJI

Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Nov-2019

“Three more people have contracted measles in Fiji. The health ministry says there are now 13 cases in the country.

SI: WASTE MANAGEMENT INITIATIVE

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 27-Nov-2019

FRIENDS of the City President Judah Suimae says he really appreciated the ‘School Re-thinking Plastic Initiative’ program

WHO BOSS VISITING HONIARA

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 27-Nov-2019

“WORLD Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director Dr Takeshi Kasai arrives here today to meet with health leaders and to reinforce

BINA HARBOUR NEWS

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 27-Nov-2019

“THE Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) had announced its major government projects to be progressed in 2020.&l

PRINCE CHARLES ADDRESSES GATHERING IN PIDJIN

Quoting Solomon Times on Line 27-Nov-2019

“Prince Charles has delighted a crowd of Solomon Islanders by addressing them in their native pidgin on Monday, concluding his firs

BINA HARBOUR PROJECT SET TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN 2020

Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Nov-2019

Andrew Fanasia, writing in the Solomon Times today, Wednesday, said the DCGA had announced its major government projects to be progressed in

SAMOA's MEASLES CRISIS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 27-Nov-2019

“There's been another death in Samoa's measles epidemic, bringing the toll to 33.

SI: PRINCE CHARLES TOURS HONIARA BASED FFA

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 26-Nov-2019

“Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) on Monday hosted His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales on a visit to FFA headquarter

SI: OCEAN POLICY AND MALARIA ROADMAP

Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Nov-2019

“PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare says the two launched documents, the Solomon Islands National Ocean Policy and Malaria Eliminatio

SI: BUSINESS WANTS LOWER POWER TARIFFS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Nov-2019

“The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry is calling on the government and the local power utility company to urgently

TONGA GETS $500,000 FROM THE GREEN CLIMATE FUND WITH SUPPORT FROM THE COMMONWEALTH

Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Nov-2019

“The Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub has helped Tonga secure a grant to put the country on the path towards low carbon emis

SI: WESTERN PROVINCE AS A HOLIDAY DESTINATION

Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Nov-2019

An adventure holiday of a life time awaits travellers wanting a diving holiday in the Solomon Islands Western Province.

APPOINTMENT OF THE NEW USA AMBASSADOR TO THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Nov-2019

“The U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby has just announced the arrival of H.E. Erin, Elizabeth McKee from California, to be the Ambassado

THE LATE PRESIDENT J F K AND HIS HISTORICAL CONNECTION WITH THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Nov-2019

56 years ago today, 22 November 1963, as a young police inspector on duty in Ndola in the then Northern Rhodesia(now Zambia) and dealing with

SI: ARRIVAL OF HRH PRINCE CHARLES

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 23-Nov-2019

According to his schedule, the prince and his delegation should touch down at Honiara International Airport at around 8.30pm.

RISE IN MEASLES CASES IN FIJI

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Nov-2019

“There's been another confirmed case of measles in Fiji, bringing the total count to 10.

HR THE PRINCE OF WALES ARRIVES IN HONIARA

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Nov-2019

The Prince of Wales is known to be a keen environmentalist and one who cares deeply for those countries and peoples suffering the impact of c

SI: MISSING INFORMATION ON RE-FORESTATION

Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Nov-2019

According to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Forestry and Research (MOFR) Vaeno Vigulu managing and conserving the nation’s

MEASLES CASULATIES IN SAMOA

Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Nov-2019

The death toll from Samoa's measles epidemic has risen to 20, with 202 cases recorded in the past day.

SI: HELPING THE NRH

Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Nov-2019

Apart from being over-burdened with patients suffering from non-communicable diseases (NCD’s) the hospital’s services inc

REPORTED THREATS BY LANDOWNERS IN THE WESTERN PROVINCE

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 21-Nov-2019

A LANDOWNING group in Western Province has threatened to disrupt international flights to Munda International Airport unless monies due to th

SI: CLIMATE CHANGE AND FOOD SECURITY IN ONTONG JAVA

Quoting the Island Sun newspaper 21-Nov-2019

FOOD security in Ontong Java should be prioritized as the Atoll Islands faces environmental, social and economic challenges in the future, a

SAMOA: IMMUNISATION CAMPAIGN UNDERWAY

Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Nov-2019

Samoa's government has launched a mass measles immunisation campaign nationwide.

SI: JAPAN FUNDING HENDERSON AIRPORT UPGRADE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Nov-2019

Today 17 months on from the signing of that deal, it has been announced that a Japanese corporation has been awarded a multi-million dollar contr

SI: A DIVING PARADISE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Nov-2019

The Solomon Islands are a key part to the Coral Triangle and easily rival other Indo-Pacific dive travel destination, with fabulous coral reefs, diver

UNICEF SUPPORTING SAMOA OVER MEASLES CRISIS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Nov-2019

UNICEF is supporting the Government of Samoa to respond to a measles outbreak in the country.

SI: SUPPORT LACKING FOR THOSE WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Nov-2019

She was reporting on an interview with Dr. Paul Orotaloa, the Head of the Mental Health Division.

NINE CASES OF MEASLES REPORTED IN FIJI

Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Nov-2019

“The number of measles cases in Fiji has risen to nine, as restrictions are placed on the limited supplies of the vaccine against i

SI: ANTICIPATING INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENTS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Nov-2019

Charles Hawksley is Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Studies at the University of Wollongong wrote earlier this year in the publication E

SAMOA: MEASLES OUTBREAK REPORTED TO HAVE CLAIMED THE LIVES OF 15 CHILDREN

Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Nov-2019

At least 15 children in Samoa are understood to have died from measles, or its complications, as the epidemic takes hold in Samoa.

FIJI RECRUITING WORKERS FROM VANUATU TO CUT SUGAR CANE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Nov-2019

A labour shortage in Fiji's sugarcane industry has forced the government to recruit workers from Vanuatu.

TELEMEDICINE FOR THE SOLOMON ISLANDS WITH THE ADVENT OF BROADBAND AND FAST INTERNET?

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Nov-2019

I was immediately interested because I could envisage how telemedicine could be beneficial to the distribution of health related services via electron

NZ SENDS MORE NURSES TO SAMOA TO HELP WITH THE MEASLES OUTBREAK

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Nov-2019

New Zealand has announced a deployment of 18 more vaccination nurses to support the Samoan government's response to the measles epidemic.

SI: ROTARY INTERNATIONAL (AUSTRALIA) BUILDS 8 NEW DENTAL CLINICS IN HONIARA

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Nov-2019

This story of outstanding generosity and dental health support is worth sharing, and I will quote from the online report.

SI: MEASLES PREPAREDNESS BY THE SOLOMON ISLANDS GOVERNMENT

Quoting the Solomon Times on Line 18-Nov-2019

The SI Ministry of Health has already embarked on an intense National Supplementary Immunisation activities.

PACIFIC ON THE 'BACK FOOT'

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Nov-2019

The head of the Pacific Community says the region is on the back foot when it comes to confronting what he calls the "double-headed" crisis

SI: TOLERANCE NEEDED

Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Nov-2019

As one who personally witnessed, and was deeply distressed by the onset of civil conflict in the Solomon Islands in the first few months of 1999, prio

SEEKING SOLUTIONS TO OCEAN GOVERNANCE AND FINANCE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Nov-2019

Leading experts in ocean governance and finance have met in Fiji to try and identify ways to maximise their resources in a sustainable manner.

e-TRADE CONSIDERATIONS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Nov-2019

Last Friday, the Deputy Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga together with the Premier of Malaita Province Daniel Suidani and the Australian Deputy High

SI: DROWING ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Nov-2019

The same kind of situation is occurring in many other parts of the Solomon Islands but especially in the outer Reef Islands off the coast of Malaita P

AUKI CABLE LANDING STATION

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 16-Nov-2019

DEPUTY Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga together with the Premier of Malaita Province Daniel Suidani and the Australian Deputy High Commissioner, Sall

HONIARA ROADS AND TRAFFIC CONGESTION

Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Nov-2019

Perhaps the day might come when one could whisk around in a personal drone. I expect not in my lifetime but the reality is technology is advancing fas

SI: A DROWING ISLAND

Quoting the Island Sun newspaper 16-Nov-2019

Rising sea levels and changes in weather patterns are slowly taking Redman Island in Choiseul province.

SI: PM RETURNS FROM AUSTRALIA

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 15-Nov-2019

PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare has returned on Tuesday from his week long tour to Australia.

SI: APPROVAL OF NPF CREDIT BANK

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 15-Nov-2019

MEMBERS of the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) will soon have access to loan and other credit scheme.

SAMOA's MEASLES OUTBREAK

Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Nov-2019

The worst is still to come in Samoa's measles epidemic, according to the country's top health official.

SI: HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES VISITING HONIARA

Quoting the Solomon Times online 15-Nov-2019

Preparation for the visit next week by His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, Prince Charles to Solomon Islands is well underway.

A NEW GUARDIAN CLASS PATROL BOAT FOR THE RSIPF

Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Nov-2019

The new police patrol boat is a Guardian class Pacific Patrol Boat which is bigger than our existing patrol boat,” explained DC Mangau.

PACER-PLUS TO BE RATIFIED BY THE COOK ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Nov-2019

Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna has signalled his government will shortly ratify a major regional trade agreement.

MORE PACIFIC SAY OVER RESOURCES AND MANAGEMENT

Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Nov-2019

Dr.Transform Aqorau, the well known and respected Solomon Islands academic, who was the original chief executive of the Parties to the Nauru Agreement

MORE PACIFIC SAY OVER RESOURCES AND MANAGEMENT (2)

Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Nov-2019

Calls for more Pacific say over ocean resources and added research into Pacific resource management

SI: "LESS WE FORGET."

Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Nov-2019

Last Sunday I attended the Remembrance Service organized by the British Embassy in Bangkok to commemorate all those who lost their lives in conflict d

DIONYSUS FUNDING APPEAL

Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Nov-2019

The children receive tuition only once or twice a year and have to manage alone apart from that.

OFFICIAL OPENING OF NEW AUSTRALIAN SECURITY COLLEGE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Nov-2019

The Minister for International Development and the Pacific, the Hon Alex Hawke MP, officially opened the new Australia Pacific Security College (APSC)

PALAU: PROTECTING REEF FISH

Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Nov-2019

The Palau government says its new National Marine Sanctuary Act enables islanders and tourists to eat pelagic fish while reducing demand for coral ree

BRACING FOR MEASLES SPREAD

Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Nov-2019

As the Pacific grapples with a deadly measles outbreak originating in New Zealand, some of the region's smallest states are seeing thei

PRIVATE SECTOR ECONOMY IN THE SOLOMONS NEEDS TO BE BOOSTED

Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Nov-2019

 It is not entirely clear to me just what developments have taken place as a result of the SICCI urging in the private business and development s

SI: THE PRIVATE SECTOR ROLE IN DEVELOPMENT

Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Nov-2019

 It is not entirely clear to me just what developments have taken place as a result of the SICCI urging in the private business and development s

PACIFIC JOURNALISTS UNDER GROWING PRESSURE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Nov-2019

The Melanesia Media Freedom Forum says journalists are facing growing pressure across the Pacific.

TONGA TAKING ACTION AGAINST MEASLES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Nov-2019

Tongan health authorities could re-vaccinate up to 20,000 people against the measles after it was discovered some historical vaccinations might not be

SAMOA: GRADUATION CEREMONY CANCELLED OVER MEASLES OUTBREAK

Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Nov-2019

Samoa's National University has been forced to postpone its end of the year graduation after two students contracted measles.

SI: TIMELY ADVICE FROM THE IMF

Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Nov-2019

Solomon Islands has benefited from a solid growth performance, strengthened economic institutions, and macroeconomic stability in recent years. Howeve

CONGRATULATIONS FOR NEW GOVERNOR OF THE CENTRAL BANK

Quoting Solomon Times on Line 12-Nov-2019

The Economic Association of Solomon Islands Congratulates Dr. Luke Forau on his new role as the Governor of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands.

SI: PM PRAISES WAKA MERE INIIATIVE

Quoting the Solomon Times on Line 11-Nov-2019

The Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare believes the national Government can learn from the Waka Mere model in improving gender

MORE PACIFIC SAY OVER THE OCEAN RESOURCES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Nov-2019

Solomon Islands' incoming representative to the United Nations wants to ensure Pacific countries gain control over their ocean resources.