Terminus Group Introduce Smart City Initiative To SI At Expo 2020 Dubai
Frank Short 09-Mar-2022
Mr. Polovyan further requested for a virtual meeting with the relevant authorities and stakeholders in the Solomon Islands, of which DCG Marita agreedISRAELI TOURISTS VISIT KING SOLOMON’S PAVILION AT EXPO 2020
Frank Short 09-Mar-2022
We will warmly welcome you all in November to Honiara and wish you all the best in you preparations and travel,” Marita told the group.Health Minister Visits National Referral Hospital
Frank Short 09-Mar-2022
Similar visits and onsite discussions to other hospitals, clinics across the country are being scheduled for the coming weeks.GOV’T APPLAUDS WOMEN’S ROLE IN SOCIETY
Frank Short 08-Mar-2022
This year’s celebration is low key due to the challenges triggered by covid-19 in the country.News of Australian and Japanese help to the Solomon Islands
Frank Short 08-Mar-2022
The locations of the markets in Honiara (one) and Guadalcanal (two) will be determined shortly.News stories in focus in the Solomon Islands today.
Frank Short 07-Mar-2022
She said of the 86 new recorded cases, 23 were from Makira Ulawa Province, 38 from Isabel Province and 24 from Honiara.Outstanding Women
Frank Short 07-Mar-2022
"Here comes Dorothy," whispers one young woman to another as a little canoe approaches the shore.Soltuna Hooked Into Emirates Market
Frank Short 07-Mar-2022
Talent Seafood CEO, Mr Mohammed Kutty pioneered the presence of Solomon Islands products like SolTuna in the Middle East & North Africa Region.MINISTRIES BRIEFED ON PACIFIC GAMES 2023 PREPARATIONS
Frank Short 07-Mar-2022
Government Ministries and other key stakeholders attended the meeting.MEHRD to proceed with Students Learning Continuity Programme
Frank Short 07-Mar-2022
Furthermore, PS Rodie said MEHRD in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Medical Service has prepared a paper on the preconditions forJapanese government gifted the MFMR with new vehicles
Frank Short 06-Mar-2022
The ambassador stressed that the ceremony this morning signifies Japan’s continuous support to the Social and Economic development of Solomon IsCovid update in the SI - 300 new cases, 4 deaths
Frank Short 06-Mar-2022
The country on Saturday recorded 300 new Covid-19 cases, 64 old cases and four deaths in the past 48 hours.Shane Warne dies of a suspected heart attack, why such cases are rising and a warning of heart disease in the Solomon Islands
Frank Short 06-Mar-2022
We should find out more about heart related diseases and why cases of heart attack are on the rise.Tribe supports US SCALE Project
Frank Short 06-Mar-2022
The meeting was successfully convened at Kelakwai village where landowners expressed their support towards the development of the project.Medical and specialist medical services by boat to Solomon Islands isolated regions and communities
Frank Short 06-Mar-2022
Such a service operates successfully in several countries and has operated in the USA, in New Zealand and in Africa to my knowledge.A NZ surgical bus sees surge in demand for cancer surveillance and medical services. A great need in the Solomons - if only it was possible
Frank Short 05-Mar-2022
Mark Eager says lifestyle, diet and the fact people are living longer contribute to the rising numbers.Bringing news stories in support of the Solomon Islands
Frank Short 05-Mar-2022
I seem no longer able to bring you such stories, as from yesterday, Friday, unless there has been an unintended technical hitch which might be correctNZ today - Covid-19 update: 18,833 new community cases, 597 people in hospital
Frank Short 05-Mar-2022
The ministry has reported 18,833 new community cases of Covid-19 today, with 597 people in hospitals, including 10 people who need intensive care.MEHRD learning continuity programme restating but handicapped by poor connectivity reception in parts of the country
Frank Short 05-Mar-2022
“We will broadcast some lessons that were prepared last year. As well as repeat those ones we broadcast in 2020,” Dr Rodie said.SWEDISH COMPANY PROPOSES ECOLOO PROJECT TO SOLOMON ISLANDS
Frank Short 04-Mar-2022
A Swedish company has proposed an award winning biological treatment toilet system to Solomon Islands at the Dubai Expo 2020 this week.SOLOMON ISLANDS NATIONALS REPATRIATED FROM PNG
Frank Short 04-Mar-2022
The nationals were stranded in Port Moresby for weeks after their flights were postponed a couple of times and later cancelled.Solomon Islands Joins IBMC'S SME Economy UAE
Frank Short 04-Mar-2022
The virtual platform connects international companies from more than 50+ countries together to make international trade from its home countries.Emirati Nationals Adore Solomon Islands handicraft at expo 2020 Dubai
Frank Short 04-Mar-2022
Deputy Commissioner General and Pavilion Director Mr Dennis Marita and Joji Luita were present to assist our Emirati visitorsA pause for reflection and remembrance
Frank Short 04-Mar-2022
I think today of Star Dora, Josephine Trakeni and Colin Sigimanu.Australia to fund new telecommunications towers in Solomon Islands
Frank Short 04-Mar-2022
Minister Agovaka said the project aligned with the Government’s National Development Strategy and the National Security Strategy.140 Chinese return to China following November 2021 violent riots
Frank Short 03-Mar-2022
Solomon Islands Chinese Association President Henry Kwan could not be reached for comments as he was currently out of the country.Mammograms help to save lives. What is the situation at the NRH’S cancer unit today?
Frank Short 03-Mar-2022
I pen this piece following a recent report that there is not a workable mammogram machine in use at the NRH cancer unit.Inquiry for wood carvings from the Solomon Islands
Frank Short 03-Mar-2022
This week I received an inquiry from a potential buyer of carvings of yellow fish and sharks.Latest media reports relating to the coronavirus concerns
Frank Short 03-Mar-2022
There are over 7,250 official cases of Covid-19 in Solomon Islands since January, with the death toll at 106.Cervical cancer vaccine recipients may only need one smear test in their lives
Frank Short 02-Mar-2022
In the meantime, Cancer Research UK is still urging people to come forward for screening.SI media reports relating to Covid and information on the Government’s release of Covid facts and figures
Frank Short 02-Mar-2022
The update was from the Health Minister's daily COVID-19 situation report on the national broadcaster, SIBC.MORE MALES INFECTED WITH COVID-19 THAN FEMALES
Frank Short 02-Mar-2022
The analysis indicated that the majority of cases are between the ages 25 to 45 years, with the 35 to 39 years age group recording the highest numberCOVID INVASION CONTINUES INTO PROVINCES WITH RENBEL THE LATEST
Frank Short 02-Mar-2022
Renbel Province now joins the majority of Provinces to respond to COVID-19 community transmission.Troubling concerns over health issues, diagnosis, treatment and effective health screening
Frank Short 01-Mar-2022
These days an early detection of cancer can be treated and why I continue to raise my concern for a mammogram machine for the NRH’s cancer unit,Climate change: IPCC report warns of ‘irreversible’ impacts of global warming
Frank Short 01-Mar-2022
Over 40 percent of the world's population are "highly vulnerable" to climate, the sombre study finds.Creation of a national youth orchestra
Frank Short 01-Mar-2022
I believe the two Ministries continue to partner with Solomon Islands Music Federation (SIMF) in the area of music development and promotion. OnThe cumulative total cases of positive COVID-19 in the SI since the outbreak now stands at 7,049.
Frank Short 01-Mar-2022
The remaining 45 cases are reported outside of the reporting period, of which 22 are in Central, 6 in Malaita and 17 in Guadalcanal.Guadalcanal Province gifted with a new ambulance
Frank Short 28-Feb-2022
The official handover ceremony took place at the GPHQ compound around 10:00am.Covid related news stories featuring in today’s Solomon Islands media
Frank Short 28-Feb-2022
“In the past 24 hours, we have 159 new cases recorded in Honiara and the provinces.Covid transmissions in New Zealand today
Frank Short 28-Feb-2022
We have almost got to the point now where people arriving in New Zendaland have a lower prevalence of Omicron infection than people who live in New ZeIs the Solomon Islands failing to export mangoes either canned or as juice?
Frank Short 28-Feb-2022
Would it really not be relatively easy to create a processing plant for their value as a healthy, export commodity?Musing on fairness for NRH patients suffering from rheumatic heart disease (RHD)
Frank Short 27-Feb-2022
As the Australian cardiologists are restricted from entering the Solomon Islands due to the reported ban on visitors what can be done?Will the return of the United States to the Solomon Islands bring the help that the country desperately needs?
Frank Short 26-Feb-2022
It would help if the USA would assist with private sector investment on a scale the World Bank has promoted in its operational strategies for severalPreventing non-communicable diseases calls for a new strategic action plan
Frank Short 26-Feb-2022
NCD’s cause heart and lung disease, cancer, diabetes and several other associated diseases, as well as many amputations from contracting diabeteSirebe Tribal Association first to receive carbon credit, $1.2m payment estimated per year
Frank Short 25-Feb-2022
He added, with the current covid-19 situation in the country, the first carbon payment has helped people in the Sirebe Tribe financially as well.VACCINATION AND SAFETY MEASURES ARE BEST GUARDS AGAINST COVID-19
Frank Short 25-Feb-2022
Full vaccination and adherences to health safety measures are the best protection against covid 19, according to the Minister of Health and Medical SePROVINCIAL SUPPORT BEEFED-UP AS COVID PENETRATION SURGES
Frank Short 25-Feb-2022
Work on further expanding the reach of COVID-19 public safety messages to people in rural communities is ongoing in close partnership with faith-basedBipartisan politics seemingly lacking in dealing with the Covid-19 crisis, a personal viewpoint
Frank Short 25-Feb-2022
At such a time, there is a need for a bipartisan approach to dealing with the pandemic and less criticism of the approach and measures adopted by theNews stories in the SI media today and one from New Zealand
Frank Short 25-Feb-2022
These churches include New Tenabuti SDA Community, Gheghede SDA Community, and Geza SDA Community.Help on offer from overseas contacts wishing to aid the Hearts of Hope (HOH) Charity
Frank Short 25-Feb-2022
One of those in touch with me would like to know how it might be possible to legally adopt one of the orphans.A viewpoint on omicron and an update on omicron cases in New Zealand
Frank Short 24-Feb-2022
Experts say it's not likely that the highly transmissible variant — or any other variant — will lead to herd immunity.SI - Courts now ‘essential service’
Frank Short 24-Feb-2022
And President of the Solomon Islands Bar Association (SIBA) Eran Soma acknowledges the government for this.Australia Delivers COVID-19 Medical Equipments and Supplies for All Nine Provinces in the Solomon Islands
Frank Short 24-Feb-2022
A press release from the Australian High Commission and published by the Solomon Times Online today, Thursday, says –SI academic in a bold and challenging statement calls for the establishment of an Economic Advisory Council
Frank Short 23-Feb-2022
After all, he says the burden of growing the economy falls on their shoulders and if the country wants to encourage policies that will help grow the eThe Solomon Islands government forecasts the 2023 Pacific Games to be a major boost for the economy of the country
Frank Short 23-Feb-2022
A multi- branched approach has been developed with a number of strategies focusing on health, economy, people and operations is proposed to address thProvinces want fair distribution of ADB's SBD$40M grant for Covid-19 response
Frank Short 23-Feb-2022
The fund is given by ADB to address the Covid-19 impacts in the provinces.A brief glimpse at international news stories today relating to COVID-19
Frank Short 23-Feb-2022
You may be at risk of becoming severely ill from Covid-19 if you have these underlying medical conditionsA snapshot of today’s local news stories - Wednesdayv 23 February 2022
Frank Short 23-Feb-2022
The Health Minister Culwick Togamana said Covid-19 case numbers are now dropping in the capital, Honiara.Medical supplies delivered five clinics in South Guadalcanal
Frank Short 22-Feb-2022
In addition, Mr. Seleso used the trip to assess the situation on the ground by talking to the nurses.SI news stories in focus today- 22 February 2022
Frank Short 22-Feb-2022
Saturday and Sunday have been rest days for the aircrafts and airlines staff.Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says last year’s November riots has cost $700million and was the biggest challenge since the country’s civil unrest more than 24 years ago.
Frank Short 22-Feb-2022
“They were quick to forgive and responded to the needs in such situation,” the prime minister said.SI Government Formulates a Community Transmission Response Policy
Frank Short 22-Feb-2022
The paper provides for the overarching objectives to map the way forward during this trying time.Australia Re-opens its Borders to Fully Vaccinated International Travelers
Frank Short 21-Feb-2022
“Australia’s reopening is credited to the overwhelming COVID-19 vaccination rate within the country.Solomon Islands Embassy in Beijing reportedly negotiating diverse business opportunities with the PRC
Frank Short 21-Feb-2022
“This will bring in revenue for the government and this is one way to boost government revenue,” HE Fugui said.Do not treat Covid-19 with malaria tablets, says the Techical Advisor to the SI MHMS.
Frank Short 21-Feb-2022
This was the advice given by the technical advisor to the Health Ministry, Dr. Yogesh Choudhri.Round up of local news stories from Honiara
Frank Short 21-Feb-2022
“Instead, they all recovered and are now harvesting bechedemer every morning,” Dr. Aipia said.Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for COVID; mild symptoms
Frank Short 20-Feb-2022
“She will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the appropriate guidelines,"Reflecting on the Covid situation at home in the Solomon Islands and on the international stage
Frank Short 20-Feb-2022
All that said, there are a couple of happenings likely this week that are seen as welcome.Millons lost during SI lockdowns
Frank Short 19-Feb-2022
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare announced these staggering figures today in his recent address to the nation.Chief Justice calls for a Commission of Inquiry into the 2021 Honiara riots
Frank Short 18-Feb-2022
He said the kind of criminal activities and lawlessness cannot be condoned.Supporting a MHMS call to take Covid-19 seriously and not to become complacent in dealing with the virus now putting citizens at risk in the SI
Frank Short 18-Feb-2022
“It is sad to learn that people are no longer taking the COVID-19 health measures seriously at homeCovid-19 update and news of the arrival of two epidemiologists
Frank Short 17-Feb-2022
He added, a total of 28,000 tests have been conducted since the beginning of the country’s response to the global pandemic.Covid-19 cases reportedly still continue to climb in the Solomon Islands
Frank Short 16-Feb-2022
Dr Frances Vulivuli said testing kits including rapid antigen tests have been sent to all provinces.Solomon Islands loses a passionate supporter of wheel chairs for NRH Surgical Ward patients and an advocate for an Israeli form of diabetes treatment
Frank Short 16-Feb-2022
I had never met Star but believe he once worked with the Honiara City Council in a senior management role.A round up of news reports relating to Covid cases in the Solomon Islands, regionally and assistance operations in place, plus monitoring planning
Frank Short 16-Feb-2022
Today, Wednesday, sevenpeople in Fiji have died from Covid-19 in the past week.AUSMAT Team Conducts Rapid Assessment of Provincial Health Systems
Frank Short 15-Feb-2022
Of the 4,827 cases, 3,810 cases are recorded in Honiara, while 1,017 are recorded in the provinces.TINA keeps moving with the implementation of its Covid safe plan
Frank Short 14-Feb-2022
We have planned for this day eventuating and thankfully, we are prepared.”The US planning to reopen Solomon Islands Embassy
Frank Short 14-Feb-2022
“The Department needs to be part of this increased US presence, rather than remaining a remote player,” it wrote.SI working hard to combat the unwanted transmission of Covid but a much greater health concern and involving mortality involves NCDs in the country
Frank Short 13-Feb-2022
· Regular physical activity: Exercise can lower blood glucose levels and boost insulin sensitivity.The latest Covid-19 stories in the Pacific
Frank Short 13-Feb-2022
Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku this afternoon announced 44 new infections today.A lack of fuel said to be preventing medical team in Isabel Province from conducting swabbing or contact tracing.
Frank Short 12-Feb-2022
He also saidl the medical or Health team cannot attend to swabbing or contact tracing due to no fuel.Buala communities urged to continue to listen for health guidance and adhere to advice given by Health authorities and the government in the fight against Covid due to a shortage of nurses.
Frank Short 12-Feb-2022
He said some of their nurses are currently stranded in Honiara due to the community transmission and cannot get back to the province to resume work.