SI: TRANSFORMING CLASSROOM LEARNING WITH THE AID OF COMPUTERS AND INTERNET ACCESS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Nov-2019
Last Thursday the Noro cable landing station was officially commissioned.CHINA's SPECIAL ENVOY IN HONIARA FOR DISCUSSIONS WITH SIG OFFICIALS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Nov-2019
China’s Special Envoy to the Pacific Island Forum Dialogue, Ambassador H.E Wang Xuefeng, is Honiara to discuss matters of importance with the vaWOMEN's ISSUES A THEME OF BEAUTY PAGEANT IN THE SOLOMONS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Nov-2019
The crowing ceremony will be held tonight, Saturday, at the Coral Sea and Casino Resort in Honiara.COMMISSIONING OF THE NORO CABLE STATION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Nov-2019
THE Noro cable landing station has been officially commissioned on Thursday in Western provinceSAMOA: SCHOOLS TO CLOSE AFTER EXAMS DUE TO OUTBREAK OF MEASLES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Nov-2019
The Samoan government will close all schools in the country because of the current measles epidemic, but not until after exams are complete.TRAVEL ADVICE FOR SAMOA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Nov-2019
Samoa's Tourism Authority is warning travellers to avoid spreading measles by getting immunised and heeding quarantine restrictions if unwell.SI AUSTRALIAN SUPPORT FOR YWCA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Nov-2019
“Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Women, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, announced that Australia will support theWIND AND SOLAR ENERGY PROJECTS FOR AMERICAN SAMOA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Nov-2019
Along with the wind and solar energy projects in American Samoa, for which ground was broken this week, landfill waste will also be turned into energyRADIO NEW ZEALAND's CYCLONE WATCH SERVICE IS OPERATIONAL
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Nov-2019
“RNZ Pacific's CYCLONE WATCH service is now in operation.SI PM MEETS WITH AUSTRALIA's FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTER
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Nov-2019
VISITING Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Marise Payne on Wednesday met with the Minister Manasseh Sogavare at the Office of the Prime MNZ AND JAPAN SIGN A DEAL ON CLOSER COOPERATION IN THE PACIFIC
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Nov-2019
The foreign ministers of New Zealand and Japan have signed an agreement for closer co-operation in the PacificSI: AWARD FOR MARINE PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Nov-2019
An article in today’s Solomon Star newspaper told the story of the Arnavon Community Marine Park in Isabel province having won a Blue Park awardSI: HELPING WEBSITE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 31-Oct-2019
I am pleased to be able to say my website www.solomonislandsinfocus.com launched nearly 5 years ago to help bring news of the Solomon IslandTHE US WITH THE SOLOMONS FOR THE "LONG HAUL"
Quoting Radio New Zealand 31-Oct-2019
The PM’s words were expressedduring a courtesy visit made by the US Ambassador to Solomon Islands, Her Excellency Catherine Ebert-Gray, and yestCELLULITIS CONCERNS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 31-Oct-2019
Cellulitis is a bacterial infection that typically affects the deeper layers of your skin and the layer of fat just beneath. It's quite commSI: SLOW PACE OF OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 31-Oct-2019
Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Women, Senator Marise Payne has spent two days in the Solomon IslandsSI: THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 31-Oct-2019
Over 100 ICT professionals from across Honiara took part in a forum and networking event on the future of technology in Solomon Islands.AWARD FOR A RSIPF INSPECTOR
Quoting Radio New Zealand 31-Oct-2019
“An officer of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Inspector Kerry Sireheti has received an international award from the InternationaMEASLES OUTBREAK IN SAMOA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 31-Oct-2019
Samoa's government is considering closing all schools as the country reacts to a deadly measles epidemic.NZDF ASSISTING WITH BOMB DISPOSAL IN THE SOLOMONS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 31-Oct-2019
New Zealand's Defence Force has sent 21 bomb disposal experts to Solomon Islands to aid in the removal of "potentially dangerous" unexpFAKE NEWS A SERIOUS ISSUE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Oct-2019
Fake news and misinformation is a serious issue in Asia Pacific region says the Director Information within the Fiji Ministry of information, Izek LalSI: HEALTH CONCERNS OF THE RATE OF DIABETES AND OBESITY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Oct-2019
Today is officially designated as ‘World Diabetes Day.’ and presents the opportunity to once again raise my concerns over the high rate ofSI. AUSTRALIAN FOREIGN MINISTER VISITING HONIARA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Oct-2019
AUSTRALIA’S Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Women, Senator Marise Payne arrives here today to take forward initiatives under AustrSALVAGED MATERIAL BEING SHIPPED TO TONGA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Oct-2019
“Material salvaged from an Auckland City Rail Link construction site will be shipped to Tonga next month, where it will be used to help rebuild3 DEATHS IN SAMOA BLAMED ON MEASLES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Oct-2019
“Two babies and an adult are believed to have died in the measles epidemic in Samoa.SUGARCANE FARMERS IN FIJI CONSIDERING OTHER CROPS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Oct-2019
Some sugarcane farmers in Fiji are moving to alternative crop and vegetable farming so they can provide for their families.PNG: BAN ON THE USE OF PLASTIC BAGS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Oct-2019
There's concern among some Papua New Guinea businesses about an imminent ban on plastic bags.AUSTRALIAN TV CAMPAIGN BY TOURISM SOLOMONS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Oct-2019
Flush from the success of a first-ever joint Australian TV/digital campaign promoting the Solomon Islands in August, Tourism Solomons and Solomon AirlSI: HEALTH ADVICE ON WORLD HEART DAY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Oct-2019
Today is recognized as World Heart Day and I would like to share some advice on heart health by Dr S.R. Handa, the senior interventional cardiologistWORD BANK NEEDING US$12 BILLION FOR COVID VACCINE IN POOR NATIONS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Oct-2019
The World Bank on Tuesday (Sep 29) said it has asked its board of directors to approve US$12 billion to help poor countries purchase and distribute evSI: ADAPTION TO THE NEW REALITY OF DIGITALISATION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Oct-2019
Last week readers of the news in the Solomon Islands were told the Solomon Islands government was seeking funding to construct a new 4G network to serSI. $2.3 MILLION APPROVED TO MONITOR SOE REGULATIONS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Oct-2019
ABOUT 2.3 million dollars was approved to fund the engagement of women, youth and students to monitor State of Emergency Regulations, especially withTEMPORARY SHUT DOWN OF WATER SUPPLY IM HONIARA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Oct-2019
Over the weekend Solomon Water turned off its Kongulai Pump Station and Gravity Supply system, which supplies about 40% of its customers in Honiara.SI: HISTORIC LINKS WITH COMMONWEALTH AND THE CROWN
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Oct-2019
We have read much in recent weeks about changing alliances and geo-political moves but to me stories attributed to the CommonwealthNZn TO ENHANCE LINKS WITH PACIFIC MILITARIES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Oct-2019
“New Zealand is looking to enhance its partnerships with the Pacific's militaries, in a new assessment released today.OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE SOLOMON ISLANDS BY HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES, PRINCE CHARLES.
Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Oct-2019
It has been announced that His Royal Highness Prince of Wales, Prince Charles, will pay his first ever visit Solomon Islands next month.TWO GOOD NEWS STORIES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Oct-2019
Two items of news I can share this Sunday evening which herald positive developments.SI: TWO POSITIVE ITEMS OF NEWS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Oct-2019
Two items of news I can share this Sunday evening which herald positive developments.SOLOMON ISLANDS WANTING $US 10 MILLION IN DIRECT BUDGET SUPPORT FROM THE WORLD BANK
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Oct-2019
Solomon Islands is seeking $US10 million in direct budget support from the World Bank.PACIFIC MEASLES OUTBREAK
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Oct-2019
“While measles outbreaks in the Pacific are not yet under control, governments are being aggressive in their response to limit the virus'sMARSHALL ISLANDS SIGNS A TRADE DEAL WITH TAIWAN
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Oct-2019
The Marshall Islands president Hilda Heine has met with her Taiwanese counterpart and witnessed the signing of a trade deal between the two countries.SI: IMPLICATIONS OF DECLINING REVENUE FROM LOGGING
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Oct-2019
The Central Bank’s Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) for September 2019 expressed that there would have to be new revenue measures in place to filSI: TWO AUSTRALIAN SHIPS TO ASSIST WITH SURVEY WORK AT BINA HARBOUR
Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Oct-2019
TWO Australian ships will also be here shortly in Solomon Islands to assist with surveying work at Bina Harbour in Malaita.GOLD RIDGE MINE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Oct-2019
“The Gold Ridge goldmine in Solomon Islands was officially re-launched today in Central Guadalcanal.TUVALU PM SEEKING JAPANESE HELP FOR AN ARTIFICIAL ISLAND
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Oct-2019
“Tuvalu's prime minister says his country is looking to Japan for assistance in creating an "artificial island".EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Oct-2019
It was claimed during the Forum that aboutone in every three children in the Solomon Islands experiences stunted growth,MORE ASSURANCES NEEDED ON THE FULL RESTORATION OF RURAL HEALTH CENTRES AND HEALTH SERVICES IN THE SOLOMONS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Oct-2019
I am aware that an ‘Awareness Workshop’ has recently been held in Honiara organized by the Policy Implementation, Monitoring and EvaluatioPACIFIC STRATEGY MEETING IN HONIARA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Oct-2019
“The Solomon Islands Government and United Nations held a Joint High Level Dialogue in Honiara yesterday.SOLOMONS LDC STATUS EXPECTED TO CHANGE IN 2024
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Oct-2019
“SOLOMON Islands will be graduating from its status as a Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in 2024.MEASLES OUTBREAK IN NZ BEING MONITORED BY FIJI
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Oct-2019
“Health authorities in Fiji are monitoring measles outbreaks in New Zealand and across the Pacific.SI: HIGH SPEED INTERNET SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 2020
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Oct-2019
Solomon Islanders are expected to start using high speed internet in February 2020.MEASLES OUTBREAK IN NZ BEING MONITORED BY FIJI (2)
Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Oct-2019
“Health authorities in Fiji are monitoring measles outbreaks in New Zealand and across the Pacific.VURA CHS GRADUATION CEREMONY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Oct-2019
“Vura community high school (CHS) in East Honiara, Wednesday successfully staged its annual 2019 school graduation day.SI: INCREASED SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL AND GENDER BASED VIOLENCE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Oct-2019
“THE Family Support Center (FSC) and UN Women Fiji Multi-Country Office (MCO) on Wednesday launched a new agreement that increases support serviCHINA 'GIFTING' STADIUM TO THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Oct-2019
“The main stadium for the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara will be a gift from the Chinese People to the people of Solomon Islands.INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR A YOUNG PNG SCIENTIST
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Oct-2019
“A young Papua New Guinean scientist has been granted an international award for her revolutionary research in the field of agriculture.SI: STEPS TO GROWING THE ECONOMY AND REDUCING INFLATION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Oct-2019
I recall having read most recently that the country’s national inflation had climbed to 0.7 percent in July and that production figures were dowAUSTRALIAN NAVY SHIP ON VISIT TO THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Oct-2019
THE Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Adelaide arrives today in Honiara to support Joint Task Force 637 partnership activities in Solomon Islands.CHINESE EMBASSY IN SOLOMONS SOON
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Oct-2019
“A high level taskforce from Peoples Republic of China (PRC) are here to set up their country’s Embassy in Honiara, a first step to establTHE POSSIBLE POTENTIAL OF FRUITS AND FRUIT JUICE EXPORTS FROM THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Oct-2019
Last week I wrote a letter about the potential of Solomon Islands agricultural products being seen by likely Chinese investors as potential export comSI NZ OPENS CHANCERY OFFICE IN HONIARA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Oct-2019
“NEW Zealand High Commission opened its Chancery Office in Honiara yesterday graced by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare.SI WORLD BANK's PPR PROGRAM/PROJECT IN THE PACIFIC
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Oct-2019
It is days like today, when the temperature at midday is already over 36 c and humid in Bangkok, and quite possibly hotter outside than it was this tiPROPOSAL FOR HONIARA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Oct-2019
“THE Chairman of the Honiara Partnership Committee (HPC) Judah Suimae says Honiara will be declared an “Environmental learning City”GOLD RIDGE MINE AND PROPOSED NEW DEVELOPMENT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Oct-2019
“A closed Solomon Islands' gold mine is set to be officially relaunched this weekend.LAW REFORM PLANS FOR THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Oct-2019
“That’s according to one of the commissioners of the Law Reform Commission (LRC) Ruth Liloqula.SI FISHERIES MINISTER HOLDS TALKS IN JAPAN
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Oct-2019
“The Honourable Ghiro who led a small delegation comprising the Permanent Secretary Dr Christain Ramofafia, Director Mr Edward Honiwala and theWORLD BANK FUNDING FOR SEA WALL IN THE MARSHALL ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Oct-2019
“The Marshall Islands Government says World Bank funding will help it design and build a new seawall on Ebeye.YOUTH DECISION MAKING RIGHTS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Oct-2019
There is no shortage of young people in the Solomon Islands with positive views on decision making and already advocating change for the better in terMALAITA's VIEW ON CHINESE DEVELOPMENT LOANS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Oct-2019
“A Solomon Islands province won't accept any development loans from China, as concern rises over investments from Beijing.INTERNATIONAL CARGO TERMINAL FOR NAURU
Quoting Radio New Zealand 23-Oct-2019
“Work has begun on the construction of Nauru's first international cargo terminal at the Aiwo Boat Harbour area.SI: SEEKING SUPPORT FROM CHINA FOR 2023 PACIFIC GAMES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Oct-2019
“Solomon Islands has submitted a detailed proposal to China for support in hosting the 2023 Pacific Games.CHINA BEING URGED TO TAKE THE LEAD ON REDUCING EMISSIONS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Oct-2019
It was also reported today, Tuesday, that Vanuatu's Foreign Minister has also asked China to reduce carbon emissions and put an end to coal.MEASLES ALERT IN TONGA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Oct-2019
Tonga's Ministry of Health has issued a measles alert after 13 members of a school rugby team developed symptoms of the virus after returning froPAKISTAN AMBASSADOR CALLS ON SOLOMONS PM
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Oct-2019
“Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has received a courtesy visit from Islamic Republic of Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Solomon Islands HSI CONSULTATION PAPER ON PUBLIC ORDER OFFENCES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Oct-2019
“THE Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs Makario Tagini has launched the Law Reform Commission (LRC) consultation paper on Public Order OffenA FURTHER CALL FOR CHINA TO REDUCE EMISSIONS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Oct-2019
“Vanuatu's Foreign Minister has asked China to reduce carbon emissions and put an end to coal.PIF ENCOURAGES CHINA TO TAKE THE LEAD IN REDUCING CARBON EMISSIONS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Oct-2019
“The Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General is encouraging China to do more to reduce its carbon emissions.SI: A BEAUTY CONTESTANT WITH A STRONG MESSAGE ON CANCER AND CANCER PREVENTION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Oct-2019
“The beauty of participating in the Miss Solomon Pageant is not about the physical appearance but to be able to speak out for people and voice oNZs FOREIGN MINISTER SAYS UKs BUDGET FOR THE PACIFIC TOO SMALL
Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Oct-2019
“The United Kingdom (UK) "walked out" on the Pacific and needs to up its aid to the region, New Zealand's Foreign Minister says.SI: FUNDING SOURCES BEHIND ROAD DEVELOPMENTS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Oct-2019
It was reported in Honiara last week that the engineering and development consultancy, SMEC, had been appointed to design and overlook infras
WHAT CAN BE EXPECTED FROM CHINA TO AID MEDICAL SERVICES IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS?
Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Oct-2019
Two recent stories have combined to focus my thoughts today on what might be expected from China by way of direct aid to the health sector in the SoloA RESOLUTION AIMED AT BUILDING NEW HEALTH FACILITIES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Oct-2019
It was relayed tonight, Saturday, in a broadcast by the SIBC that the Core Ministerial Coordinating Committee (CMCC) within the Prime Minister’s