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FAO TO BE REPRESENTED IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-May-2015

I am very pleased to learn that the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO of the United Nations has signed an agreement with the Solomon Islands Min

CONSULTATIONS TO BEGIN ON FREE ECONOMIC ZONES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-May-2015

Given that investment is seen as essential to ensure the Solomon Islands can meet the needs and expectations of its growing population it is to the cr

SIDT CELEBRATES 33rd ANNIVERSARY

Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-May-2015

“HONIARA. 08 May 2015. A well known Non-Government Organization (NGO), Solomon Islands Development Trust (SIDT) celebrated its 33rd Anniversary at

FRESH IDEAS TO AID RURAL INCOMES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-May-2015

Most of Solomon Island’s rural population dependent on subsistence farming for a living and it has been encouraging to know in recent weeks how the

VIRGIN COCONUT OIL

Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-May-2015

According to the International Food and Agricultural Organization ( FAO) there is a growing demand for virgin coconut oil on world markets, especially

THE CALL FOR TVET

Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-May-2015

Speaking this week during the Don Bosco Bicentary Celebrations at the Don Bosco Institute in Honiara, the Prime Minister reportedly said, ““A refo

INFORMATION NEEDED ON THE LOCAL COCOA INDUSTRY

Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-May-2015

At a time when the DCC Government is seeking to encourage foreign investors to the country and broad based development plans are in the pipe line, I f

FISH FARMING COULD AID RURAL FOOD SECURITY

Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-May-2015

Overfishing and climate change have depleted much of the Solomon Islands natural resources and increased pressure on subsistence-level livelihoods.

CONSIDER JAPANESE MARKETS FOR SOLOMON ISLANDS PRODUCTS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Apr-2015

t would have been an eventful and joyful occasion last week when the West Makira village community at Tawaiabu received their very first piped water s

BROAD BASED DEVELOPMENT

Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Apr-2015

I believe the Hon. Prime Minister was correct this week to highlight the country needs to follow a non-discriminatory investment policy and to establi

RICE CULTIVATION IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 30-Apr-2015

In the 22 April 2015 edition of the Solomon Star newspaper there was an article relating to a successful promotion of rice and, initially, I thought w

MOU SIGNED WITH A TURKISH GROUP OF COMPANIES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Apr-2015

In a press release from the office of the Solomon Island’s Prime Minister on 13 April 2015 it was announced that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

PREVENTATIVE EDUCATION ON CORRUPTION

Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Apr-2015

Last week a successful Youth Management Community Reflection workshop conducted by the Adventist Development Relief Agencies (ADRA) was conducted in n

NATIONAL UNITY, DEVELOPMENT AND PRIDE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Apr-2015

In July the Solomon Islands will celebrate the 37th year of its Independence as a sovereign state and the stage is finally being set to reduce the cou

FOR THE GREATER GOOD

Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Apr-2015

months of trying to master the technique of web development and content in the hope of being able to aid the charitable causes in the Solomon Islands

CREATION OF SPECIAL TASK FORCE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Apr-2015

A press release, today, has revealed that the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in the Solomon Islands has established a Special Task Force of

CONSIDERING THE SOLOMON ISLANDS?

Quoting Radio New Zealand 24-Apr-2015

If I was contemplating going to the Solomon Islands as a visitor or a potential investor, today, what would I consider

APPRECIATING WHAT WE HAVE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Apr-2015

So often we switch on our television news programmes or open our newspaper and are tempted, at least I am, to turn off the set or put aside the paper

QUALITY EDUCATION THE CORNER STONE FOR THE NATIONS PROGRESS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Apr-2015

The Solomon Islands Prime Minister, the Hon, Manasseh Sogavare, last week, told an audience of graduating students at the Solomon Islands National Uni

A CHINESE BUSINESS GROUP EXPRESS INTEREST TO INVEST IN TOURISM IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Apr-2015

China Skyline Business Council has promised to rehabilitate the Honiara International Airport and the road from the airport to the city should it be g

THE DEMOCRATIC FOR CHANGE GOVERNMENT (DCC) DETAILS A STEERING COMMITTEE HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED TO OVERSEE PROJECTS IN FOUR PROVINCES.

Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Apr-2015

You have to believe. Otherwise, it will never happen.

GENDER EQUALITY IS IMPORTANT FOR DEVELOPMENT

Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Apr-2015

Development is not only about raising people’s incomes or reducing poverty, but, rather, it involves a process of expanding freedoms equally for all

SOLOMON ISLANDS EYES THE CHINESE TOURISM MARKET

Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Apr-2015

According to proprietary research conducted by the Attract China research team, it is predicted that in 2015, 140 million Chinese tourists will go abr

A REMINDER TO ENFORCE THE LAW BY STRICT OBSERVANCE TO THE RIGHTS OF SOCIETY AND A RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND DIGNITY.

Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Apr-2015

Every human being, of whatever origin, of whatever station, deserves respect. We must each respect others even as we respect ourselves.

A POSITIVE INDICATOR THAT THE DEMOCRATIC FOR CHANGE GOVERNMENTS (DCC) POLICIES ARE ABOUT TO CHANGE OUR LIVES FOR THE BETTER

Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Apr-2015

What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the signifi

AIDING THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION IN PNG

Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Apr-2015

According to a news item on Radio New Zealand International this morning, 13 April 2015, reporting alleged corrupt practices by sending text messages

DO NOT DELAY GIVING ADVICE ON THE FAMILY PROTECTION ACT

Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Apr-2015

The President of the Solomon Islands National Council of Women (SINCW) Ella Kauhue has called on the responsible Government Ministries to start advoca

HARSH JUDGEMENTS MUST NOT CLOUD FAIRNESS BUT RATHER AID ACCOUNTABILITY AND PROGRESS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Apr-2015

Several young students in the Solomon Islands have written to me in the past couple of months telling me of their ongoing difficulties in finding the

CORRUPTION CONSIDERATIONS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Apr-2015

Gabriel, a Honiara writer, submitted a letter to the Editor of the Solomon Star newspaper, yesterday, in which he claimed, “It is my considered view

SIDT PLANNING NEW PROJECT PROPOSAL TO ADDRESS DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Apr-2015

Following the shameful incident last weekend when a mother in Makira Province was allegedly beaten and left paralyzed by her partner, the Solomon Isla

PROPOSAL TO ADDRESS DV

Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Apr-2015

Following the shameful incident last weekend when a mother in Makira Province was allegedly beaten and left paralyzed by her partner, the Solomon Isla

UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL

Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Apr-2015

Legislative reform, land reform, investment, development, bipartisanship in politics and anti-corruption initiatives have all been at the forefront of

A TIME TO SAY THANK YOU!

Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Apr-2015

We often overlook the dedication and tireless work of our doctors, nurses, aid workers, first aid volunteers and all those who have, and continue, to

WELCOME NEWS ON THE TOURISM FRONT

Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Apr-2015

The organization known as ‘Green Tourism Solomon Islands Ltd’ (GTSIL) has recently conducted five days of ‘high impact tourism training’ for s

AN ALLEGATION OF SERIOUS CONCERN THAT MUST FOCUS ATTENTION TO THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL IN DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE CASES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Apr-2015

Many readers of your newspaper this morning at home and abroad would have been utterly appalled to have read the article alleging that a mother on Ula

BELOW THE SURFACE OF THE LAKE ARE EDUCATIONAL TREASURES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Apr-2015

he water on the surface of the lake can reflect the clouds and the trees but knows not its own depth.

AN EASTER SURPRISE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 01-Apr-2015

The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government announced on Wednesday, this week, a raft of proposed legislative changes to strengthen customary

THE ROLE OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNION IN FIGHTING CORRUPTION

Quoting Radio New Zealand 31-Mar-2015

In the last few days, in the lead up to Easter, there have been several news stories, apart from my own, focusing local and international attention on

AN ACCOUNT OF HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE IN A CHANGE TO DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES.

Quoting Radio New Zealand 31-Mar-2015

The Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavara, met recently with the Malaitan members of Parliament in Auki when he challenged them to demonstrate aggressiven

KEEP IT STRAIGHT

Quoting Radio New Zealand 29-Mar-2015

Traffic congestion in Bangkok, where I live is, worse than I ever experienced in Honiara. I was often frustrated travelling the short distance betwe

THE ROOTS OF SUSTAINABILITY

Quoting Radio New Zealand 28-Mar-2015

When I first arrived in Bangkok ten years ago to do volunteer work I moved into an apartment on the 23rd floor of a high rise property which gave me a

BUILDING A MELANESIAN POWER HOUSE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 26-Mar-2015

This week has been largely one of reminiscence brought about by the death on Monday of Mr. Lee Kuan Yew the first prime minister of Singapore and reco

Solomon Islands Tourism Trade Cruising Ahead At A Steady Speed In 2015

Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Mar-2015

There is much to look forward to this year with the expected arrival in the Solomon Islands of greater numbers of cruise liners bringing in many touri

SOLOMON ISLANDS TOURISM TRADE CRUISING AHEAD AT A, STEADY AS SHE GOES, SPEED IN 2015

Quoting Radio New Zealand 25-Mar-2015

There is much to look forward to this year with the expected arrival in the Solomon Islands of greater numbers of cruise liners bringing in many touri

LEADERSHIP IN THE TRADITIONAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Mar-2015

Last week in Honiara, Professor Keith Walker from the University of Saskatchewan in Canada, a noted author and authority on the subject of ‘Leadersh

THE GENEROSITY OF AN AUSTRALIAN DOCTOR WILL SEE THE NAMUGA COMMUNITY IN EAST MAKIRA GET A HOSPITAL

Quoting Radio New Zealand 22-Mar-2015

Communities in East Makira will soon have a hospital – thanks to an Australian doctor who took up the project at the request of his father-in-law.