Features Archive August 2022
Pacific Partnership 2022 Kicks off in Solomon Islands
Pacific Partnership 2022 kicked off in Honiara, Solomon Islands, August 29, 2022.
Local Businesses Will Suffer If Fuel Price Continue to Rise: SICCI
Local businesses in Solomon Islands will be severely impacted if fuel price continues to increase in the next six months, a survey conducted by the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) revealed.
Securing Justice in Marau - New Public Solicitor's Office Branch Opens its Doors
Over 15,000 people will now have access to legal information, advice and representation as the Public Solicitor’s Office (PSO) opens a branch in Marau.
Why are Chinese companies in the Pacific so quiet?
During my research on Chinese companies’ engagement in the Pacific Island countries, I have met many people living in Australia or the Pacific who have shown a strong interest in this area, including students, academics, businesspeople, media reporters, government officials, and even taxi drivers.
What Went Wrong With the 2022 Elections in PNG?
The dust is still swirling, far from settled, and already people are calling the 2022 elections the worst in Papua New Guinea's history.
Pacific Migrant Workers and the Social Costs of Family Separation
Australia’s stance on Pacific migration is again at a turning point, with key features of the temporary ‘guestworker’ model being reconsidered as Labor envisions a more humanitarian approach to regional integration.
Australia Praised for Its Support to the Health Sector
Australia’s Minister for Defense, Industry, International Development and the Pacific, Hon. Pat Conroy MP and his delegation, met with Solomon Islands Health Minister Hon. Dr. Culwick Togamana and officials which included Permanent Secretary Mrs. Pauline McNeil, Deputy Secretary Dr Gregory Jilini and Director Planning and Policy Mr. Ivan Ghemu.
Reflecting on Two Months in Port Moresby
Recent events in Porgera and Port Moresby have not helped Papua New Guinea’s international reputation for crime and danger.
Solomon Islands: Prime Minister’s Office Orders Censorship of SIBC
The Government of the Solomon Islands has ordered the national radio and television broadcaster, the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC), to censor its programs of anti-government voices on August 1.
