Fifth Legal Protected Area declared in Choiseul Province
Frank Short 27-May-2022
In an interview with SIBC, Vuri Clan Project Coordinator Mr. Myknee Sirikolo says the idea to conserve their forests started way back.Needs assessments and help from social services in the Solomon Islands
Frank Short 27-May-2022
In the UK, Australia and the USA, the welfare and needs of the disabled are assessed and help given by way of grants and financial support provided.Leading the COVID-19 fight in Vanuatu
Frank Short 25-May-2022
She moved to Port Vila in July 2008 after getting married in December 2007.DCGA ECONOMIC INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM ROLLED OUT IN MALAITA
Frank Short 25-May-2022
All of these projects were carried out by competent local contractors.HHHH donates to San Isidro care centre
Frank Short 25-May-2022
Honiara Hash House Harriers spokesman Andrew Fraser said, “This was a great turnout for a great cause.H.M. The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacons in the Solomon Islands
Frank Short 24-May-2022
About The Queen’s Commonwealth TrustAn appeal for general and specific needs of persons with disabilities working in the SI public service
Frank Short 24-May-2022
I thank you all for taking time to consider the needs of PWD and I hope my appeal will bring the results I have outlined.First human patient injected with revolutionary cancer-killing virus
Frank Short 23-May-2022
Scientists just injected a human with a cancer-killing virusNRH donated medical and caregiver beds
Frank Short 23-May-2022
This was all done for free with all costs for electricity, water bills, linens etc were provided by Mr. Fangs and the group.A new climate politics’: the 47th Australian parliament must be a contest of ideas for a hotter, low-carbon Australia
Frank Short 23-May-2022
Years of climate policy inaction has left plenty of low-hanging fruit ready for the next government to harvest.Breast cancer breakthrough: Pill gets approval in huge boost 'Compelling results'
Breast cancer breakthrough: Pill gets approval in huge boost 'Compelling results' 22-May-2022
It was given to patients with a form of breast cancer which grows in response to female hormone levels.Enquiry from a Canadian house builder
Frank Short 22-May-2022
To create a "Mini Market '' with a shared community approach that would enable residents to earn.Australia's incoming Prime Minister Anthony Albanese delivers victory speech
Frank Short 22-May-2022
"I want to bring Australians together, I want to seek our common purpose and promote unity and optimism not fear and division."Sharing information on general health issues
Frank Short 21-May-2022
The main stroke symptoms can be remembered with the word FAST:Are you at risk for bladder cancer? Another reason for cancer screening in the Solomon Islands.
Frank Short 21-May-2022
Dr. Kulkarni says that in addition to blood, pain should never be ignored, as it may indicate a more advanced stage of bladder cancer.NZ govt commits to Pacific Broadcasting
Frank Short 21-May-2022
Its current primary transmitter is nearing end of life, and its other transmitter has in effect already been retired.Solomon Ports Wins Historic Top International Award
Frank Short 20-May-2022
A total of 53 ports and collaborative projects entered the IAPH Awards this year, raising the total port projects in the IAPH database to 237.BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS AND SUPPPLIES – TRADE ENQUIRY
Frank Short 19-May-2022
We are a Biotech company based out of India.Solomon islands: The vital importance of screening for cancer and lifestyle and dietary changes to prevent getting diabetes.
Frank Short 19-May-2022
I will quote some latest advice on this from the UKs Independent news.CT scan machine brought into use at the National Referral Hospital (NRH)
Frank Short 18-May-2022
The CT scan and the building that houses the machine is wholly funded by the national government at a value of SBD $21 million.RELEASE: Shark finning reports ( allegedly) ignored on MSC-certified vessels in the Western Central Pacific Ocean
Frank Short 18-May-2022
This last point alone, should make sets ineligible for certification to the MSC standard for sustainable fisheries.Naha Police Station Refurbished and Reopened with a reminder of a dedicated police officer the first commander there
Frank Short 18-May-2022
The same police station had been built during the time RAMSI was deployed to the Solomon IslandsSchool matters making the local news
Frank Short 17-May-2022
The Government should consider providing school fee subsidy for rural-based schools in light of the financial struggle and economic situation facing tA passion to save lives the journey of Samo Tagini
Frank Short 17-May-2022
He never regretted that decision to follow his mother’s advice.A claim the rate of cancer in people from 15 to 39 that has gone up almost 30% since the 1980s, sending a signal to the Solomon Islands
Frank Short 17-May-2022
The American Cancer Society has said in that age group, breast cancer is the most common cancer type for women, and testicular cancer in men.Solomon Islands key health facilities on Malaita, Western and Choiseul provinces have been supported and equipped to respond to subsequent waves of COVID-19
Frank Short 16-May-2022
This was made possible through the UK Government’s deployment of its Emergency Medical Team (EMT) who were in the country over the last nine weeWhat happen to the CITREC programme for Malaita?
Frank Short 16-May-2022
A local resident prompted the following to story to be published in the Island land Sun newspaper, and I quote the article in full.Prediabetes linked to higher heart attack risk in young adults and the importance of screening in the SI
Frank Short 16-May-2022
I share the following news from Associated Press with the MHMS/NRH in the SI in view of the high degree of diabetes affecting young and hold in tClimate change, an existential threat to the Pacific nations
Frank Short 16-May-2022
Tuvalu fears that climate change, an existential threat to the Pacific nation, is being forgotten and it worries that fellow island nations could becoAustralia’s ongoing support for the Solomon Islands evidenced in a review of today’s local newspapers
Frank Short 16-May-2022
Contrary to the view of some pundits in Australia in the lead up to a General Election in that country the news locally is that Australia is continuinGuadalcanal, Isabel farmers’ first shipment of premium cocoa to the United Kingdom
Frank Short 15-May-2022
A milestone achievement for 50 farmer groups and consolidators across Guadalcanal and Isabel provinces as they sent a first shipment of premium cocoaAttention and creativity in solving developmental needs of constituents
Frank Short 14-May-2022
I hope I haven’t offended anyone in contributing this piece, but my only desire is to see the kind of development and welfare assistance to theBalancing the “hard stuff” in our daily news
Frank Short 14-May-2022
Chinese brothers use hand cart to pull their sick mother from the hospital 22 miles to their homeWorries about the Solomon Islands
Frank Short 13-May-2022
I came across the following piece online, and I couldn’t actually find a source, but reproduce it below as a direct quote.Scientists bring dead eyes back to life
Frank Short 13-May-2022
But experts said the new research had gone one step further, restoring b-waves - the slow, rhythmic oscillations recorded in living brains."People in Their 30s and 40s Dying:” A lesson for the SI from Fiji
Frank Short 13-May-2022
So just how significant is this innovation, which sits on thousands of Fijians’ smartphones?Closing the gap – with Artificial Intelligence (AI) in mind
Frank Short 12-May-2022
I hope that will happen or the gap between the working practices of China and the Solomon Islands will long remain.Medical and dental services by ship to remote regions of the Solomon Islands
Frank Short 12-May-2022
Specifically the medical ship will focus on the isolated northeast part of Vanua Levu where outreaches will be conducted there and nearby.How to tackle the Long Covid threat, and how not to
Frank Short 12-May-2022
Long Covid poses a threat to New Zealand that we must address.“There is no smoke without fire.”
Frank Short 11-May-2022
What does one believe in such circumstances and what are we to think of both reports and where does the truth rest?Allegation of threatening violence
Frank Short 11-May-2022
In an article published in today’s Solomon Star newspaper there is an article alleging that a well known public figure used words threatening viEngineers Create an Enzyme That Breaks Down Plastic Waste in Hours, Not Decades
Frank Short 10-May-2022
We could even use the enzyme variant to clean up sites contaminated by plastic pollution, say the team that developed it.Constant use of the surname in writing in the Solomon Islands
Frank Short 10-May-2022
Am I simply too sensitive to the frequent use of only a surname in correspondence?MPGIS met Malaita govt on major community management project
Frank Short 10-May-2022
The Deputy Premier Glen Waneta and members of Malaita Provincial Assembly and heads of divisions were part of the meeting with MPGIS.Potential measles outbreak and the importance of childhood immunization coverage
Frank Short 10-May-2022
Health Minister Dr Culwick Togamana voiced this when addressing the recent commemoration of the World Immunisation Day in Honiara.Explainer: Why are there so many new Omicron sub-variants, like BA.4 and BA.5?
Frank Short 09-May-2022
The first two were labelled BA.1 and BA.2. The current list now also includes BA.1.1, BA.3, BA.4 and BA.5.NZ GOVERNMENT SPENDING $230 MILLION ON AN APPRENTICESHIP BOOST SCHEME
Frank Short 09-May-2022
The second-year subsidy rate would remain at the current $500 a month until the initiative ends in December 2023.Turning seawater into drinking water with less power than a cell phone charger
Frank Short 09-May-2022
With the Solomon Islands need for reliable access to clean, safe drinking water, I share with readers a story about the early development of a portablThe link between cancer and fat explained
Frank Short 08-May-2022
Around 11 per cent of colorectal cancer cases in Europe have been attributed to obesity, with the risk factor being particularly notable in men.5647 new Covid cases, three deaths, and BA.5 variant detected at border in New Zealand
Frank Short 08-May-2022
In today's statement, the Ministry of Health said there were 350 people in hospital, up from 339 yesterday, with 17 people in ICU.Proposed Bina developments to aid jobs, exports and the national economy
Frank Short 08-May-2022
I envisage the plant to be on a much larger scale that the tuna processing factory already operating in Noro and consequently its full operational wilCancer news needing public awareness of the risks to health in the SI
Frank Short 07-May-2022
"It is likely that having varied guidance for people would be confusing, counterproductive and also potentially patronising."A much broader security focus in the SI
Frank Short 06-May-2022
Mr.Dinnen touched upon a real, core issue when he said, quote.Interdependence of health security and health systems highlighted – a message that should resonate in the SI
Frank Short 06-May-2022
An allied report "Investing in our future: Building strong and resilient health systems in the Indo-Pacific region" was also released this wPM Says Rural Development is the Key to Development
Frank Short 05-May-2022
The Prime Minister and delegation arrived back from Kirakira on Thursday 5th May.Solomon Islands if NOT your ‘backyard.’
Frank Short 04-May-2022
He said the term ‘Backyard’ is very insulating and disrespectful.Time to Reprioritise Girls’ Education
Frank Short 04-May-2022
In 2018, for example, just 23% of Australia’s aid spending on education was targeted at children, according to World Vision’s analysis ofTransformative Project set to Deliver Thousands of Jobs and Economic Security for Solomon Islands
Frank Short 04-May-2022
The project is expected to create 1,600 jobs at the Malaita processing plant, mostly for women. It's estimated a further 4,000 jobs will be creatMIT scientists claim they can reverse hearing loss with a 2-hour treatment
Frank Short 03-May-2022
Additionally, as the program matures and grows, the scientists believe it could get much easier to administer.UNCDF Partners with Our Telekom to Develop Mobile Money Services in Solomon Islands
Frank Short 03-May-2022
The UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is embarking on a joint historic project with Our Telekom to launch mobile money services in Solomon Islands iA free press is essential to democracy
Frank Short 03-May-2022
May 3 is World Press Freedom Day, a day declared by the UN to observe and raise awareness of freedom of the press. It is also intended to remind goverChina (PRC) said to be funding a new Comprehensive Medical Centre at the NRH
Frank Short 03-May-2022
According to an article published by the Solomon Star today, Tuesday, the People’s Republic of China Embassy (PRC) in Solomon Islands willSOLOMON WATER AWARDS KONGULAI WATER TREATMENT PLANT PROJECT
Frank Short 02-May-2022
Solomon Water has awarded a $130M contract for the construction of its new Kongulai Water Treatment Plant and pipeline Project (Bid No. SW0402021) toThe Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has conveyed “greetings and best wishes” on behalf of the Government to Tuna Stakeholders and people around country
Frank Short 02-May-2022
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources today (May 2) has conveyed “greetings and best wishes” on behalf of the Government to TunaDisabled people’s rights and needs during the Covid-19 situation in the SI
Frank Short 02-May-2022
In a lengthy opinion piece by Chris Ford, a freelance writer in New Zealand he says the New Zealand government must be accountable to address its alleAssessing the use and impact of fuel based lighting in the Solomon Islands in 2022
Frank Short 01-May-2022
It is some years now since I read that a rural health clinic was using kerosene lamps for lighting when delivering babies and in one village a correspAir Canada and Solomon Airlines joined forces to airlift medical aids to Solomon Islands
Frank Short 30-Apr-2022
In a statement both Air Canada and Solomon Airlines have shown their support to this humanitarian response.Servicing and regular maintenance of essential hospital equipment
Frank Short 30-Apr-2022
My appeals for help with providing a mammogram machine to Japan and New Zealand have, so far, gone unanswered.Water and sanitation in the Pacific continue to be dire
Frank Short 30-Apr-2022
Writing on this matter, Tony Ho Tran in the publication, ‘Daily Beast’ said today, and I quote.Welcome and encouraging words from Premier Daniel Sudani
Frank Short 29-Apr-2022
MALAITA Provincial Premier, Daniel Suidani has encouraged people to work together with governments to trigger and achieve development.New SBD$16 million dollar health facility at Avuavu will benefit up to 7000 people with expanded health services
Frank Short 29-Apr-2022
He added other Ministries like lands need to work with them to deal with the situation.Mammogram out of service at the NRH Cancer Unit
Frank Short 29-Apr-2022
Minister of Health and Medical Services Dr. Culwick Togamana early this week confirmed that the machine is not working.Promises made by the US delegation to the Solomon Islands
Frank Short 28-Apr-2022
I’m sure I saw such a promise having been made, but the assurance I would like to see confirmed.SIG concludes talks with WB on infrastructure projects,including aviation, road and bridge investments
Frank Short 28-Apr-2022
Mr Dentana thanked the World Bank Group SIRAP 2 Project team that finalized project documents regardless of the limited timeframe.China reportedly to fund a cardiac theatre at the NRH
Frank Short 27-Apr-2022
This was confirmed by the Minister of Health and Medical Services, Dr Culwick Togamana yesterday in Parliament.Diabetes in the Solomon reportedly increasing everyday.
Frank Short 27-Apr-2022
Many other patients are admitted with leg infections which generally result in a leg amputation, and some say as many as six amputations every week.Will the Chinese offer of a cardiac theatre for the NRH lead to aiding RHD sufferer’s patients of the hospital?
Frank Short 27-Apr-2022
I much welcome the news today that the Government of China (PRC) is to build a cardiac theatre at the National Referral HospitalSI’s ENERGY MINISTER DELIVERS COUNTRY STATEMENT AT ASIA-PACIFIC WATER SUMMIT
Frank Short 26-Apr-2022
He added that the COVID-19 pandemic in Solomon Islands have highlighted the need to improve water and food security in the country.Second wave of Covid-19 being taken too lightly, says the Secretary to the PM
Frank Short 26-Apr-2022
He added in terms of vaccination the rate it is increasing and that is good news.How is the Solomon Islands poised for the re-opening of air borders in July for the return of tourism?
Frank Short 25-Apr-2022
The organisation, which has 20 government members, is the mandated representative for tourism in the Pacific.Solomon Islands has recorded 1,226 new Covid-19 cases in the past 72 hours
Frank Short 25-Apr-2022
“Total in Honiara is 6,662 with 1105 cases added in current 2nd wave since April 13”.SOLOMON ISLANDS – UNITED STATES BILATERAL TALKS REPORTEDLY A SUCCESS: US COMMITTED TO DO MORE
Frank Short 24-Apr-2022
US’s core concern is China establishing a military base in Solomon Islands, this will have regional security implications.