Coronavirus pandemic has hit the SI tourism industry hard

Frank Short 13-Apr-2021

Early last month it was revealed the country lost more than $350million in revenue from international visitors last year due to international border c

NZ Industries desperate for seasonal workers urge government to open borders

Frank Short 13-Apr-2021

In a recent letter I mentioned some 300 or so seasonal workers from Samoa, which is Covid-19 free, had flown to Australia to begin work on farms.

SI Government set to increase taxes in a bid to control smoking, contribute to a clean environment and combat NCDs

Frank Short 13-Apr-2021

The Minister of Finance and Treasury, Harry Kuma, confirmed the promised new tax measures when he tabled the $4 billion budget in Parliament yesterday

A Cruel Twist of Fate

Frank Short 13-Apr-2021

Today, I have been reflected on news via Radio New Zealand of the death of a former governor and Member of Parliament for the Eastern Highlands Provin

An immediate Pacific travel bubble suggests NZs National Party leader Judith Collins

Frank Short 13-Apr-2021

According to the latest news from Radio New Zealand today, the NZNational Partty leader Judith Collins says there's no reason Pacific nations can

ANZ Bank donates money for a new air conditioner in the NRHs Cancer Ward

Frank Short 13-Apr-2021

It is come to my notice that the ANZ Bank in Honiara recently donated money for a new air conditioner in the NRH’s Cancer Ward, replacing the ol

Quick Enquiry