SI: CLEANING THE ENVIRONMENT AND REDUCING PLASTICS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Aug-2019
The Councillor for ward 9 in Honiara, Robert Oge, is leading a community activity in his ward to collect rubbish and to educate his and other communitCOMMUNITY HEALTH ACTION GRANTS IN VANUATU
Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Aug-2019
I have read that the Ministry of Health (MOH) in Vanuatu has been recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as demonstrating ‘Best PracticeRED CROSS GIVES MOSQUITO NETS TO MARSHALL ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Aug-2019
The state of emergency continues in the republic with 158 cases of dengue type 3 on Ebeye in recent weeks and hospitals packed.RED CROSS GIVES MOSQUITO NETS TO MARSHALL ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Aug-2019
The Red Cross in Marshall Islands has received hundreds of mosquito nets for distribution on Ebeye island to curb the spread of dengue feverSI: CLIMATE CHANGE AFFECTING FOOD SECURITY AND HEALTH
Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Aug-2019
The Pacific Islands Forum meeting held in Tuvalu last week served to illustrate the plight of many communities in the smaller Pacific Islands countrieSI: VISA EXEMPTION AGREEMENT SIGNED WITH TAIWAN
Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Aug-2019
Taiwan and its Pacific ally, the Solomon Islands, have reached a visa-exemption deal in Tuvalu, where the annual Pacific Islands Forum wrapped up on FPNG: DRUGS MANAGEMENT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Aug-2019
A glut of largely useless medicines in Papua New Guinea has added to concerns about the management of drugs in the health sector.SI: SEEKING NEW WAYS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Aug-2019
More is needs to be done to identify commodity export markets, gain private investment and evaluate down streaming possibilitiesSI: EXPORT POTENTIAL OF BANANA CHIPS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Aug-2019
Consideration should be given to exporting banana chips to generate income and aid the communities especially in Makira.SI: POLICE CRACK-DOWN ON THE BREWING AND SELLING OF ILLICIT KWASO (HOME BREW)
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Aug-2019
It is encouraging to note that the RSIPF is actively pursuing an intensive operation to crack-down on the illegal brewing and sale of kwaso throughoutDENGUE FEVER CASES IN THE COOK ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Aug-2019
Seventy-eight dengue cases have been reported in Cook Islands since the outbreak began early in the yearENGLISH BEING TAUGHT TO DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN IN HONIARA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Aug-2019
I was really pleased to have been able to report a good news story the other day when I learned of the promise of a CT-Scan for the National ReferralDENGUE FEVER CASES IN THE COOK ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Aug-2019
The Cook Islands News reports the Ministry of Health saying 22 were confirmed cases while 56 have been deemed probable positives.ENGLISH BEING TAUGHT TO DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN IN HONIARA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Aug-2019
I was really pleased to have been able to report a good news story the other day when I learned of the promise of a CT-Scan for the National ReferralA SECOND HIGH LEVEL DELEGATION FROM THE SOLOMON ISLANDS IS TRAVELLING TO CHINA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Aug-2019
We have learned that another Government delegation will be travelling to China this week to hold high level talks with respective counterparts and decA SECOND HIGH LEVEL DELEGATION FROM THE SOLOMON ISLANDS IS TRAVELLING TO CHINA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Aug-2019
We have learned that another Government delegation will be travelling to China this week to hold high level talks with respective counterparts and decSI: UNEMPLOYMENT AND THE HIGH BIRTH RATE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Aug-2019
An Editorial piece in the Island Sun newspaper two days ago simply served to highlight the situation of youth unemployment in the Solomon IslandsSI: OPPOSITON LEADER QUESTIONS LATEST CHINA VISIT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Aug-2019
OPPOSITION leader Matthew Wale has questioned the Government�s decision to send a second delegation to Beijing, to further explore and do groundSIG DELEGATION GOING TO CHINA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Aug-2019
Another Government delegation will be travelling to China this week to hold high level talks with respective counterparts and decision makers within tSIG DELEGATION GOING TO CHINA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Aug-2019
Another Government delegation will be travelling to China this week to hold high level talks with respective counterparts and decision makers within tA CALL FOR POLITICIANS TO LEAD THE FIGHT AGAINST DRUGS IN THE COOK ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Aug-2019
An opposition Democratic Party MP in the Cook Islands wants the government to lead by example in the fight against drugs.SI: A SUGGESTED ONE COMMUNITY ONE PRODUCT PROGRAMME FOR THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Aug-2019
The Solomon Islands needs to create a one product one community project guided by the success of such initiatives in Japan and Thailand.SI: A SUGGESTED ONE COMMUNITY ONE PRODUCT PROGRAMME FOR THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Aug-2019
The Solomon Islands needs to create a one product one community project guided by the success of such initiatives in Japan and Thailand.SI: MINIMUM WAGE DOUBLED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Aug-2019
The country�s minimum wage has now doubled, from just over SBD$4 per hour to SBD$8 per hour � the new rate will be applied across all sectorA CALL FOR POLITICIANS TO LEAD THE FIGHT AGAINST DRUGS IN THE COOK ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Aug-2019
“An opposition Democratic Party MP in the Cook Islands wants the government to lead by example in the fight against drugs.COOK ISLANDS UPGRADED WEATHER SYSTEM
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Aug-2019
The director of the weather office, Arona Ngari, said part of the upgrade involves moving from manual to automated stations.COOK ISLANDS UPGRADED WEATHER SYSTEM
Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Aug-2019
The Cook Islands meteorological service has upgraded its weather systemA STUDY OF PLASTIC WASTE UNDERWAY IN HONIARA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Aug-2019
The purpose is to work with HCC to create a study tour and research on plastic wastes within Honiara City.ADVANTAGES OF A HEALTHY DIET
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Aug-2019
I have written extensively about the serious health issues associated with non-communicable diseases and the way proper diet, nutrition and daily exerSI: PARTNRSHIP WITH BOND UNIVERSITY PRAISED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Aug-2019
The Premier of Makira Ulawa Province Stanley Siapu has praised a partnership between the Australian Bond University and his provinceSI: MORE CRUISE SHIPS EXPECTED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Aug-2019
Manager of Sales and Marketing for Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau (SIVB) Freda Unisi highlighted this last week.ADVANTAGES OF A HEALTHY DIET
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Aug-2019
I have written extensively about the serious health issues associated with non-communicable diseases and the way proper dietSI: MORE CRUISE SHIPS EXPECTED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Aug-2019
Manager of Sales and Marketing for Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau (SIVB) Freda Unisi highlighted this last week.A STUDY OF PLASTIC WASTE UNDERWAY IN HONIARA
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Aug-2019
A team from Taiwan International Corporation and Development Fund (ICDF) led by Mars Shiue have visited the Mayor Of Honiara City Wilson Mamae, City CSI: PARTNRSHIP WITH BOND UNIVERSITY PRAISED
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Aug-2019
The Premier of Makira Ulawa Province Stanley Siapu has praised a partnership between the Australian Bond University and his province.SI: FOOD POLICY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Aug-2019
THE Food and Nutrition Security Policy Framework is already completed and is ready to submit before Parliament.SI: HEALTH IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Aug-2019
Assessments reports, globally, have forecast increased mortality and morbidity as a consequence of climate change.� It is increasingly importantDENGUE OUTBREAL IN THE MARSHALL ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Aug-2019
The Marshall Islands has declared a health emergency after a dengue outbreak was confirmedNECESSITY OF PREVENTATIVE HEALTH MEASURES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Aug-2019
The major challenge facing Solomon Islands is the high cost and administrative difficulty of delivering services to a largely subsistence population tDENGUE OUTBREAL IN THE MARSHALL ISLANDS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Aug-2019
President Hilda Heine signed the emergency declaration on Tuesday, freeing up extra resources to fighting the diseaseNECESSITY OF PREVENTATIVE HEALTH MEASURES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Aug-2019
The major challenge facing Solomon Islands is the high cost and administrative difficulty of delivering services to a largely subsistence population tVANUATU: PENTECOST ISLAND WANTS TOURISTS TO RETURN
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Aug-2019
Custom chiefs and landowners on the Vanuatu island of Pentecost have met with the South Seas Shipping Company and tourism authorities in the hope of hAUSTRALIA's APPROACH TO CLIMATE CHANGE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Aug-2019
Under the Paris Agreement, Australia is committed to cutting emissions per capita by 50 percent by 2030 and Mr Hawke, who is in Vanuatu, told Buzz FM,NEEDLESS CANCER DEATHS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Aug-2019
“The problems are apparent right across the Pacific, from Papua New Guinea to Tokelau, said one of the co-authors of the research, Otago UniversUS STARTS TALKS ON NEW AGREEMENT
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Aug-2019
“The US has started negotiations to renew agreements with its freely associated states in the Pacific, in a counter to Chinese influence in theILLEGAL IMPORTATION OF ARMS AND AMMUNITION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Aug-2019
Apart from regional drug smuggling activities I have drawn attention to in recent correspondence, there is concern, also, over the illegal imporTECHNICAL LANGUAGE DIFFICULTIES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Aug-2019
The director general of Pacific's regional environmental body SPREP, Leota Kosi Latu, told delegates that there needs to be targeted training forREPORTED DRUG SHORTAGE IN PNG
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Aug-2019
“A source, who RNZ Pacific has agreed not to name, provided the stock reports from three of the five Area Medical Stores, which are the procuremSI: A CT-SCAN MACHINE FOR THE NRH
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Aug-2019
“We conducted a survey from 2015-2017 and found that during that period, General Surgical Department recorded a total of 4333 admissions, 1043 cSOLOMON ISLAND NEWS TO LIFT THE SPIRITS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Aug-2019
”While compared to other destination’s campaign spends this might be considered a small step, I can assure you from the Solomon Islands peSOLOMONS CONSIDERING THE QUESTION OF TIES WITH CHINA (PRC)
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Aug-2019
Two officials who will also form part of the delegation are Bernard Bata’anisia, consultant to the Task force and McFadden Arounisaka, an officiONLINE PORTAL RO SUPPORT PACIFIC BUSINESSES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Aug-2019
BLP Director Steve Knapp said the portal was designed to promote high quality business services, build upon a network of regional advisors and make thHONIARA HEALTH CLINIC(s) WITHOUT A WATER SUPPLY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Aug-2019
I have heard of a pub with no beer but a health clinic without a water supply is really something and a sad reflection on the state of affairs in theWOMEN IN TRADES
Quoting Solomon Times on Line 05-Aug-2019
“An amateur who first learned the tricks of the painting and decorating trade from her uncle, Hellen decided to take her skills to another levelWOMEN IN TRADES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Aug-2019
Hellen Samo holds an Australian qualification from the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) in Painting and Decorating, joining the many womenWOMEN IN TRADES
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Aug-2019
Hellen Samo holds an Australian qualification from the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) in Painting and Decorating, joining the many womenSI: A CT-SCAN MACHINE FOR THE NRH
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Aug-2019
Writing in the Solomon Star newspaper, today, Bryan Luvena, said the Solomon Islands government, through the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (SOLOMON ISLAND NEWS TO LIFT THE SPIRITS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Aug-2019
It is not every day that really encouraging news stories feature in the local Solomon Islands newspapers but today has been an exception with two storSOLOMON ISLAND NEWS TO LIFT THE SPIRITS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Aug-2019
It is not every day that really encouraging news stories feature in the local Solomon Islands newspapers but today has been an exception with two storSI: A CT-SCAN MACHINE FOR THE NRH
Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Aug-2019
Charity support leads to the provision of a CT-Scan for the Solomon Islands National Referral Hospital (NRH)SI: PROGRESSING DEVELOPMENTS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Aug-2019
It would not, therefore, be unreasonable to conclude that the landowners Mr. Gibsone referred in Guadalcanal have benefitted from the lease of their lSI: THE ROLE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND EXERCISE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Aug-2019
Looking at national strategies for development in the Solomon Islands I believe there is still an underestimation the role that physical education andHONIARA's WATER SUPPLY CONCERNS
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Aug-2019
I was pleased to learn last Friday that the Solomon Islands government was stepping in to help address the water crisis that has been affecting HoniarLIFE SKILLS PREPARATION FOR SOLOMON ISLANDS YOUTH
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Aug-2019
This week I received a letter from a concerned Solomon Islander telling me about the many challenges the young people at home were facing in making thLIFE SKILLS PREPARATION FOR SOLOMON ISLANDS YOUTH
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Aug-2019
This week I received a letter from a concerned Solomon Islander telling me about the many challenges the young people at home were facing in making thPRAISE FROM CANADA FOR SI CRAFTSMAN
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Aug-2019
The beautifully made nativity set, carved by Ralph Ako from Marovo Lagoon, at the request of a catholic church in Canada continues to draw praise overPRAISE FROM CANADA FOR SI CRAFTSMAN
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Aug-2019
The beautifully made nativity set, carved by Ralph Ako from Marovo Lagoon, at the request of a catholic church in Canada continues to draw praise overLIFE SKILLS PREPARATION FOR SOLOMON ISLANDS YOUTH
Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Aug-2019
This week I received a letter from a concerned Solomon Islander telling me about the many challenges the young people at home were facing in making thADAPTING TO NEW CROP CULTIVATION TO BEAT SALINITY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Aug-2019
In the Solomon Islands, and especially in the rural parts of the country where more than 80 percent of the people live out their lives, growing stapleSI: THE ROLE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND EXERCISE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Aug-2019
Looking at national strategies for development in the Solomon Islands I believe there is still an underestimation the role that physical education andSI: THE ROLE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND EXERCISE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Aug-2019
Looking at national strategies for development in the Solomon Islands I believe there is still an underestimation the role that physical education andADAPTING TO NEW CROP CULTIVATION TO BEAT SALINITY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Aug-2019
In the Solomon Islands, and especially in the rural parts of the country where more than 80 percent of the people live out their lives, growing stapleCLIMATE ACTION NEEDED FOR THE SAKE OF HUMANITY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Aug-2019
Watching international TV news in the past few months I have noticed something of a political swing in the USA in the public’s perception of theMASS CORAL BLEACHING REPORTED IN GUAM
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Aug-2019
“The University of Guam researchers found increased temperatures killed 34 percent of the territory's coral reefs between 2013 and 2017.SI: FIRST FEMALE DPP
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Aug-2019
“The permanent secretary of the ministry of justice Ethel Sigimanu said the appointment is a significant one as it shows it is not impossible foADAPTING TO NEW CROP CULTIVATION TO BEAT SALINITY
Quoting Radio New Zealand 02-Aug-2019
In the Solomon Islands, and especially in the rural parts of the country where more than 80 percent of the people live out their lives, growing stapleILLICIT DRUGS IN THE PACIFIC REGION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Aug-2019
“A Pacific research security group says New Zealand is pouring money into surveillance to fight drug smuggling in the region but is failing to sREPORTED DIABETES BREAKTHROUGH
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Aug-2019
When I visited Perth in Australia earlier this week, I came across an interesting article in Monday’s edition of the Western Austra
CHILD VIOLENCE IN THE PACIFIC
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Aug-2019
“More than half of all sexual violence referred to medical clinics involves children in PNG, where almost one in three parents report beating chSI: DONOR ASSISTANCE
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Aug-2019
The Governor-General reads a prepared speech to members of the nation’s legislature when a session is opened, outlining the government’s aSI: DCGA POLICY AND PLANS - A RE-DIRECTION
Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Aug-2019
In the Solomon Star newspaper, the PM outlined what he described as appropriate “re-direction” and added that there would no longer be &ldLATE SOLOMON ISLANDERS FIRST PRIME MINISTER HONOURED WITH A ROAD NAMING IN NEW ZEALAND
Source: Supplied 01-Aug-2019
“Kenilorea Road in Pukekohe is part of a new subdivision on the site of Wesley College, the South Auckland school that Sir Peter attended in his