Continue to Support the Royal British Legion in the United Kingdom
Frank Short 15-Jun-2024
General Elections are an important opportunity for us to ensure that the next UK Government pledge their support for the Armed Forces community.While remembering the dead in all wars this weekend, I was honouring the peace they gave us. Lest we forget.
Frank Short 12-Nov-2023
When serving in the Solomon Islands I initiated an annual Remembrance Service at Rove when wreaths were laid to the fallen at the statute of Sir Jacob11 million funding as humanitarian aid promised me for the Solomon Islands but
Frank Short 15-Oct-2023
Last week I went to the office of a lawyer in Bangkok where I signed an Agreement for 11 million US dollars to be sent to me via my personal bank accoGenuine efforts to voluntarily help the Solomon Islands being frustrated by scammers and an abuse of a free press
Frank Short 27-Sep-2023
After more than 27 years of trying to remain a good friend of the Solomon Islands by providing substantial medical equipment and supplies in previousSolomon Islands Constitution provides for a free press
Frank Short 21-Sep-2023
My rights to post my articles on the Solomon Islands Facebook page which I have done for many, many years have been blocked and all my posts have beenIs the erosion. of a free press becoming the reality in the SI predicted more than a year ago?
Frank Short 18-Sep-2023
At the end of April, a reporter and a cameraman stood outside the national parliament in Honiara. They were trying to film the Solomon Islands prime mA free press in the Solomon Islands today
Frank Short 17-Sep-2023
After many, many years of having my own letters, and posts that I referred from reputable publications world-wide mainly dealing with health issues anTransforming health services should have been a national priority in the Solomon Islands
Frank Short 05-Sep-2023
The Solomon Islands will soon be hosting the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara which, although a relatively short-term event, I hope it will have lastingAn assessed need for mercy medical ships to service the Solomon Islands
Frank Short 23-Aug-2023
I have frequently posted on Linkedin stories of the voyages to Fiji and its remote outer islands and waters of New Zealand's medical mercy ship tIt is often said there are two sides to every story
Frank Short 22-Aug-2023
The handing ceremony was held at the national sports stadium at the King George Sixth Westend Sports Park.Preparing for a Digital Future in relation to education, skills and employment in the Solomon Islands.
Frank Short 21-Aug-2023
As the world changes, so does the need for certain jobs. A look through history shows the evolution of the workforce, from manual labour to factory woIll-considered military intervention by the RSIPF after mid1999 using guns during the so called 'Ethnic Tension
Frank Short 20-Aug-2023
ker a peace settlement to the uprising in the Solomon Islands that first began in late 1998, and the government had offered to make a SBD$2.5 millionNRH reported to without essential medical consumable supplies
Frank Short 12-Aug-2023
A report published in the Solomon Star yesterday by long-time journalist and writer, Alfred Sasko, gave some disturbing news relating to the operationA plea for sick children at the NRH reportedly suffering from heart conditions to be medically evacuated to Fiji for specialist treatment.
Frank Short 11-Aug-2023
I am concerned about the number of sick children at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) in Honiara reliably reported to be suffering from a variety oPolicing a Clash of Cultures." a book telling the true story of events in the SI from late "98 to mid. '99
Frank Short 10-Aug-2023
The debate this week in the National Parliament when the finkdings of the SI Truth and Reconciliation Commission was debated has opened up many old woThe TRC report and my response to it
Frank Short 08-Aug-2023
This week the Solomon Islands Parliament began discussing the Truth and Reconciliation Report which took place after the so named "Ethnic TensionWHO and UNDP US$17.85 million Global Environment Facility Funded Project supporting Climate resilient Heath systems
Frank Short 07-Aug-2023
The WHO and UNDP have launched a US$17.85 million Global Environment Facility-funded project supporting climate resilient health systems in Kiribati,Indirect sponsorship of the NRH from ticket sales at the Pacific Games 2023
Frank Short 05-Aug-2023
The Solomon Islands will soon be the proud hosts of the Pacific Games and I have read many organizations, business firms and local industry has alreadA mother with five children needs help
Frank Short 04-Aug-2023
s about what had occurred to Mrs Sillia Geu from Kunu near Auki in Malaita.Quoting the newspaper piece, Wil
There are better ways to win hearts and minds
Frank Short 02-Aug-2023
It is claimed that a July 2022 draft funding proposal from the Solomon Star to China's embassy in Honiara in which the paper requestedVisit to Honiara by Lydia Cook, from the Diocese of Exeter, UK
Frank Short 19-Jul-2023
Lydia Cook, from the Diocese of Exeter, made her first visit to Solomon in May, as part of MMUK’s Placement Programme. Here Lydia reflectsBank account opened in Honiara for the safe deposit of funds to help sick children get help with medical treatment and possibly surgery
Frank Short 14-Jul-2023
In the past few days, I wrote saying how Dr Ludawane of the National Referral Hospital (NRH) had appealed for funds to transfer 6 children from the NRSuffer The Little Children
Frank Short 12-Jul-2023
I pen this brief letter today on what would have been my only son's 51st birthday had he not succumbed to the strain and pressure of his work inAn appeal to help Si children to undergo life saving surgery in FIJI
Frank Short 10-Jul-2023
I share the following story from the Solomon Star News in the hope it will touch the hearts of many local people and those overseas who read my postsSolomon Islands Celebrates 45 years of Independence
Frank Short 07-Jul-2023
I extend my congratulations and good wishes to all in the Solomon Islands as the country celebrates 45years of independenceSenior officers of the then RSIP at Rove in April 1999
Frank Short 29-Jun-2023
I wrote quite recently how the incumbent police commissioner of the RSIPF has taken to wearing a white uniform shirt on the style I first issued to seEnquiry about a beautiful hand carving of a turtle crafted in the Solomon Islands between 30 to 40 years ago.
Frank Short 27-Jun-2023
I have a wood carving that was acquired by my close friend while on a scuba diving trip at a remote island within the Solomon Island chain. It was acqSolomon Islands has ratified the UN Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities. Funding should now be sought
Frank Short 26-Jun-2023
I am very pleased to know the Solomon Islands Government has now ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with DisabiThe reintroduction of a white uniform shirt first worn by senior officers of the then RSIP in 1998/99.
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Jun-2023
More than two decades ago when I took over command of the then Solomon Islands Police Force (SIPF) public trust in the local police force was low, exaFiji foundation reported to be helping Solomon Islands children with treatment for rheumatic heart disease
Frank Short 20-May-2023
Last week I wrote a letter highlighting the need for patients at the Solomon Islands National Referral Hospital (NRH) suffering from rheumatic heart dThe Needs of RHD patients in the Solomon Islands needing urgent attention
Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-May-2023
It was a few weeks ago that Dr. Jimmy Rodgers, the Secretary to the Prime Minister, told us that the medical evacuation plans for sick patients of theThe second largest school in Malaita Province has closed its doors indefinitely due to pressure from landowners, it has been revealed.
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-May-2023
Kwarea Community High School (CHS) in West Kwara’ae with a population of over 900 students, the second highest number of student enrolment in MaLessons of service, subservience to the teaching of the Christian faith, putting oneself before others and the principles of democracy
Frank Short 06-May-2023
Yesterday, just as I did in June 1953, at the coronation of her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, I watched the sacred moments of King Charles III coroSolomon Airlines Assists Pikinini Heart Foundation in Life Saving Treatments Overseas
Frank Short 22-Apr-2023
Solomon Airlines has added its support to the important work of the The Pikinini Heart Foundation, a Solomon Islands NGO comprised of local doctors anEaster services in the Solomon Islands this year
Frank Short 09-Apr-2023
I question the reason for such an omission in a deeply Christian country?Improved education the key to better understanding of national concerns, debate and participation
Frank Short 07-Apr-2023
Improved education the key to better understanding of national concerns, debate and participationConsider SI’s orchids as an export commodity
Frank Short 04-Apr-2023
Brisbane and the Australian markets are but a 3 or so flying hours away where I am pretty confident locally grown orchids would find eager buyers.Solomon Islands future leaders
Frank Short 02-Apr-2023
The present leadership will have gone, just as many of the leaders I knew 20 to 25 years ago, have also passed on.RECOGNITION OF FAITHFUL SERVICE
Frank Short 01-Apr-2023
Much has also been recorded and published about the forthcoming Pacific Games soon to hosted in Honiara in November,Subtle change in reporting style
Frank Short 31-Mar-2023
My switch to reporting on medical issues is not only because of my primary concerns for the health issues of the people of the Solomon IslandsLawson Tama had a reputation as a hotbed for potential rioters in past years
Frank Short 30-Mar-2023
Some arrests were made at the scene the persons placed in custody.Crisis management evidenced in the Solomon Islands to essentially allow for the Pacific Games but a warning from the IMF on spending for the Games
Frank Short 27-Mar-2023
There were also 211 people with Covid-19 in hospital as of midnight Sunday, with seven cases in ICU.Scammers and fraudsters are targeting Christians and those working to help good causes.
Frank Short 26-Mar-2023
Abi Thomas is an award-winning podcast and radio producer and host of ‘The HopefulPreventing the incidences of NCDs in in the Solomon Islands must be urgently addressed
Frank Short 19-Mar-2023
Modifiable behaviours, such as tobacco use, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet and the harmful use of alcohol, all increase the risk of NCDs.Improving SI's health services to meet the health needs of a growing population.
Frank Short 19-Mar-2023
To realize the benefits of quality health care, health services must be:A mammogram machine likely for the NRH's Cancer Unit.
Frank Short 19-Mar-2023
Breast screening using a mammogrram machine. Google images.A levelling of health benefits and health services beneficial to all.
Frank Short 18-Mar-2023
I feel obliged to bring this information to the notice of the government as requested by those who have written to me.Former armed combatants come together making demands of the government.
Frank Short 16-Mar-2023
I am prepared to send a free copy of the manuscript to any local news editor wishing to publish the true story.Trainers deployed to teach sign language
Frank Short 14-Mar-2023
Meke has completed his visit to trainers at Gizo who have been facilitating workshops on sign language at Gizo and Titiana.Forging closer ties with India, especially in regard to medical evacuations.
Frank Short 14-Mar-2023
Source. Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.India's increasing role in the Pacific should be an occasion for health sharing with the Solomon Islands.
Frank Short 13-Mar-2023
He said, their discussion focused on the upcoming big event.Limited funds to transfer sick patients offshore for medical treatment.
Frank Short 13-Mar-2023
MHMS said it acknowledges the many calls and concerns raised by the public to have these services available in the country.The cries of the people
Frank Short 12-Mar-2023
I will outline the genuine concerns as I have received them, as both questions and demands.Easing the grief for parents when their child is still born.
Frank Short 11-Mar-2023
ho died of a sudden heart attack last June in Singapore when only 49 years.My grief is very difficult to deal with all of the t
Moves to improve national unity and help coordinate economic development across Malaita Province.
Frank Short 11-Mar-2023
From the Solomon Star newspaper, I read the following piece, part of a lengthier article, and I quote.A very sad truth about health failings in the current health system in the Solomon Islands.
Frank Short 04-Mar-2023
With regards to our neighboring Pacific Island Countries:Getting a “fair go in Australia” Is it still the case?
Frank Short 24-Feb-2023
Many of my former students succeeded and are now gainfully employed in business and commerce,An appeal for sponsorship of the SINU course fees for Rolinta, Jane Mabo.
Frank Short 22-Feb-2023
Nursing at SINU and she would very much wish to take the course and pass in honour of her late sister Linta and her parents.Cancer and the increase of cancer cases a growing concern in the Solomon Islands.
Frank Short 16-Feb-2023
“We don’t have a ward so this means we only work 8 to 4 or maybe more, depending on the number of patients.No one is helping us in our fight against the PRC: - Views expressed in an article by a Sunday Guardian Journalist
Frank Short 12-Feb-2023
That resulted in MARA and Suidani becoming frontline targets for Sogavare’s DCGA government and the PRC.50 SI nurses have signed up for overseas jobs and have left the country
Frank Short 09-Feb-2023
“50 or so nurses are leaving the country for overseas jobs,” Rogers said.Australian - Rent assistance reform needed as government stats reveal depth of crisis
Frank Short 02-Feb-2023
The horrific figures in the report shed new light on the housing crisis engulfing Australia, and have reignited calls from the sector to reform CRA.Australia – “Data reveals burden on homelessness services” - and adds to the plight of many of its citizens
Frank Short 02-Feb-2023
Drivers for homelessness are complex, Fotheringham said and include things like underemployment, low rental vacancies and high rents.Caring is Sharing: Show your compassion for others during challenging times
Frank Short 28-Jan-2023
Let us, as a society, care about others more than it seems we do, about ethics, about justice and love of the community.Appeal for a 13 year old child reported to have brain cancer. Go Fund Me Appeal launched
Frank Short 26-Jan-2023
She resides with her parent at Kaibia in Honiara.Will it ultimately be possible for the Solomon Islands to follow Singapore’s example in getting people with disabilities into the work force?
Frank Short 18-Jan-2023
I pose the question as set out below to the Solomon Islands Government.JICA and Health Minister Progress Kilu’ufi Hospital Project
Frank Short 16-Jan-2023
Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Permanent Secretary Mrs. Pauline McNeil at the signing thanked the Japanese Government through JICA for the pA much clearer knowledge and understanding of the prevailing public health system in the Solomon Islands is necessary before the adaptation of a Chinese management system locally
Frank Short 14-Jan-2023
There is also the outstanding issue of a much needed mammogram machine at the NRH’s Cancer Unit.Basic but vital medical equipment needed at the Atoifi Hospital
Frank Short 11-Jan-2023
Yesterday in a letter to the local SI’s newspaper and also one posted on Linkedin, I wrote saying, quote.An appeal for essential, but basic equipment needs, for the Atoifi Hospital in East Kwaio, Malaita Province, Solomon Islands.
Frank Short 10-Jan-2023
What I am told is needed, most urgently is –Virtual training courses for people with disabilities
Frank Short 09-Jan-2023
Can it be said the same is being done in the Solomon Islands, or even being considered?Is there hope the USA will strengthen aid and support health and education services in the Solomon Islands?
Frank Short 08-Jan-2023
I would like to share the piece Eileen wrote, which is recorded in full below.Kwaso brewers in Malaita reportedly made huge earnings from sales at Christmas, but the illegal drink is a silent killer.
Frank Short 05-Jan-2023
The report said as most villagers could not afford to buy beer, they resorted to kwaso to get drunk.The big challenge of unemployment in the Solomon Islands
Frank Short 04-Jan-2023
“Growing unemployment must be urgently addressed, says Governor GeneralScreening Tests for Common Diseases
Frank Short 03-Jan-2023
A colonoscopy is recommended screening for colon cancer or colon polyps at age 50, earlier if you have a family history or other risk factorsServing the people and country
Frank Short 02-Jan-2023
I quote some brief facts from Wikipedia to help illustrate my admiration of how Lula brought hope and change to his people.Project in Uganda: Mama Gloria“and the orphans
Frank Short 01-Jan-2023
The U.S. photographer met many of these kids and decided to return and make a difference.Will the Solomon Islands ‘Economy To Return To Growth In 2023?
Frank Short 01-Jan-2023
It would be good to get a reaction on the economic forecast for the country and maybe this brief letter could see that occur.Entrepreneurship evidenced in 2022 at home and in PNG.
Frank Short 31-Dec-2022
June is clearly passionate about her business and product range.Let our cultural heritage and deep roots in Christianity unite the country in 2023
Frank Short 31-Dec-2022
We seem to have lost sight of shared behaviours and beliefs that characterize the people of the nationReducing the major impact of NCDs in the Solomon Islands
Frank Short 29-Dec-2022
A health delivery system that ordinarily addresses NCDs must be a first line of defense when a communicable disease emergency occurs.Making the right choice in the face of difficult decisions about offshore work
Frank Short 25-Dec-2022
This lessens the confusion around a decision and leaves you with the control to make the best decision you know how to make at the given time