Solomon Islands – International Diplomat America

Interview with His Excellency Mr Beraki Jino, Ambassador of the Solomon Islands to the Republic of China

05/16/2008

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Mr Ambassador, what is your background ? I have been a career diplomat since entering my country’s Foreign Service a little over twenty years ago, after graduating from University. In addition to serving at the Headquarters in Honiara, Solomon Islands, at various capacities, I served two terms in New York, one in Brussels and now here in Taipei since end of 2003. Would you be able to tell us something about your country ? The Solomon Islands is a nation of many…

TaiwanIHA Medical Team Helps Tsunami Victims in the Solomon Islands

05/20/2007

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In early April this year, a devastating earthquake and subsequent tsunami struck the Solomon Islands, causing severe damage to the area. Taiwan International Health Action (TaiwanIHA) immediately dispatched a medical mission to this country. The team initially took with it more than 300 kilograms of medicine and first aid equipment. Water and food from Honiara were also obtained for medical services to victims in the Western Province of the Solomon Islands. Taiwan also donated US$200,000 and 1,000 kilograms of…