Business Archive June 2009
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Congress/EPPAC Complete Draft Federal Constitution Review
The Constitutional Congress (CC) and Eminent Persons Advisory Council (EPAC) of the Constitutional Reform Program have completed a two-month review of the Draft Federal Constitution of Solomon Islands 2004 in a Joint Plenary on 26 June 2009 at the Red Mansion Inn Conference room.
SOE Accounts Audited After 10 Years
The Auditor General, Mr Edward Ronia, has welcomed the completion of auditing work on the accounts of the majority of State Owned Enterprises (SOE).
HIV/AIDS Has No Traditional Cure: Health Minister
Health Minister, Hon Clay Forau Soalaoi, stated in a recent interview that 'Traditional Healers,' have not yet visited his Ministry, despite many of them claiming that they have traditional cures for the killer disease HIV/AIDS.
Lady Charity Fund Helps Christian Care Center
The Christian Care Center received much needed bags of clothes from the Lady Charity Fund to support women and young children.
Australia increases support for trade in developing countries
Australian Minister for Trade, Simon Crean, and Parliamentary Secretary for International Development Assistance, Bob McMullan, last week announced that Australia will more than double assistance for trade to developing countries through the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Solomon Islands Economic Challenge
Solomon Islands may go through more critical economic crisis if the logging industry continues to decline.
Man Accused of Slashing Brother's Throat Arrested
Detectives from Lata Police have arrested and charged a 34 year old man from Noole village, in the Santa Cruz Islands, for murder, following an investigation into the death of his brother in the early hours of Thursday morning, 28 May 2009.
Kelvyn Alp Explains Business Model
The ongoing debate concerning the proposed alluvial mining on Guadalcanal by Phoenix International (SI) Limited has generated much interest both within and outside of the Solomon Islands.
Police Charge Lawyer for Offence
Police Detectives have arrested and charged local lawyer, Charles Wesley Levo, with 21 counts of Conversion and one charge of Money Laundering.
Emerging Pacific Leaders Dialogue 2010 Opens For Applicants
The Emerging Pacific Leaders Dialogue (EPLD) program for 2010 is now open for interested applicants in the region including Solomon Islands.
CBSI Bank Governor Warns of Tough Times Ahead
The Governor of Central Bank, Denton Rarawa, has again stressed that 2009 will be a challenging year for the country.
PM Presents Artifact to National Museum
Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua yesterday offered as gift to the National Museum the carved wooden candle holder found by a retired US serviceman some 67 years ago.
Government Committed to Support Churches
The Minister for Home and Ecclesiastical Affairs, Hon. Peter Tom has assured the nation of the government's commitment to support Christian churches in the country.
Government to Take Drastic Measures to Build Fishing Industry
As revenues from the logging industry falls, identifying an alternative source has become a huge government priority. The government is setting its sights on the fishing industry, an industry that has the potential to sustain the countries economy as logging declines.
Swine H1N1 Flu Test Returns Negative
The test results from the World Health Organisations (WHO) laboratory in Australia for the first suspected swine flu case in the Solomon Islands has returned negative.
PM Sikua Supports New Media School
The long cherished dream to have a permanent media training school in Solomon Islands has moved closer to reality with strong support from the CNURA Government.
New Zealand Pays SBD$8.5 Million towards Free Education
The New Zealand Government will this week make a second payment of SBD$8.5 million to support the Solomon Islands Government commitment to Fee Free Basic Education.
Bilateral Consultations between Solomon Islands and Japan Concludes
The high level bilateral consultation meeting between the Government of Solomon Islands and the Government of Japan was successfully held on Wednesday 17th June 2009 at the Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel in Honiara.
Government Caucus Drops Ten Reserved Seats Proposal
In what appears to be a strong push by conservatives within the current government, Caucus has decided to drop the Temporary Special Measures, TSM, seeking ten reserved seats for women in parliament.
Breeze Mobile Service to be Launched in Malu'u
Our Telekom has now extended its Breeze GSM mobile service to Malu'u, North Malaita and will be launching its Breeze GSM Mobile Service on the 29th and 30th June 2009.
US War Veteran Returns Old Wooden Candle Holder
A hand carved wooden candle holder from the Solomon Islands has been returned to Prime Minister Dr Derek on Saturday, 67 years after it was discovered at a location in the Gela group of Islands (Florida Islands) by a US Navy during World War II.
Customs Division Crucial: Fapuleai
A modern and effective Customs Division that can maximize revenue collection is even more crucial to Solomon Islands in light of the current global economic crisis, RAMSI's Deputy Special Coordinator, Justin Fepuleai, said this week.
Sunken Boat Driver Arrested
The RSIPF National Intelligence Unit have arrested and charged the driver of a boat that sunk some three kilometres away from Savo Island. The small outboard motor canoe, which had 12 passengers on board including women and children, was rescued by a Police boat on the late evening of 5 June 2009.
Cashier Arrested on Fraud Charges
Detectives from the National Investigations' Fraud Section arrested and charged a man on 15 June 2009, for allegedly forging several cheques worth hundreds of thousands of dollars provided to the Guadalcanal Provincial Health Service Sector by the AusAID projects.
Two Boys Injured by Anti-Aircraft Rounds
Royal Solomon Islands Police Force specialists from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit are investigating an incident in which two boys aged 7 and 11 were injured when the 20mm anti-aircraft rounds they were attempting to open exploded at Alligator Creek Wednesday morning.
First Australia and Solomon Islands Business Forum to be Held in Brisbane
The 1st Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum will be held in Brisbane on Friday 10 July 2009.
Health Authorities Appeal for Calm Over Swine H1N1 Scare
Members of the public have been advised not to panic over the swine flu virus.
Bomb Explosion Seriously Injures Four
Four men are currently in hospital after sustaining serious injuries from an old WWII bomb explosion. The four were said to have tampered with the bomb when the incident happened east of the Honiara International Airport.
Body Found Floating at Ranadi
Honiara Police Forensic Officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding a female body found floating at the Ranadi dumpsite sea front yesterday morning.
Secretary General Praises Partnership Framework
The Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, Tuiloma Neroni Slade, today hailed the recent Solomon Islands Government - RAMSI Partnership Framework as an important milestone in the life of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI).
Bad Habits May Rapidly Spread Swine Flu
Solomon Islands health authorities have warned that an outbreak of the swine flu in the country will spread very quickly because of the people's behavior.
Repair Work Begins on Tsunami Damaged Main Road in Gizo
Work has begun to repair Gizo town road after it was severely damaged following the earthquake and subsequent tsunami which devastated parts of the Solomon Islands in 2007.
One Swine (H1N1) Flu Case Suspected in Solomon Islands
Unconfirmed reports from the National Referral Hospital say Quarantine Officers transported one person, allegedly infected with swine flu (H1N1) virus, to the hospital over the weekend from the Honiara International Airport.
Australia Supports Water Tanks and Kindy in Isabel
The Australian High Commission is pleased to announce its support for water tanks and a kindy in Isabel province through the Direct Aid Program (DAP). Australian High Commission Third Secretary, Ms Amanda Davis, opened the projects during a recent visit to the province.
Harbour Patrol Seize Smuggled Goods
Police Harbour Patrol assisted Customs and Quarantine officers board a foreign fishing vessel on Thursday, 4 of June 2009 on a routine check on illegal activities, and have seized a large quantity of cigarettes and alcohol.
RAMSI Appears Before Foreign Relations Committee
RAMSI Special Coordinator, Graeme Wilson, the outgoing Commander of the Participating Police Force, Denis McDermott, and other senior RAMSI officials appeared before Solomon Islands National Parliament Foreign Relations Committee 'RAMSI Review' yesterday.
Choiseul Premier Calls for Assistance in Implementing NBSAP
Choiseul Province Premier, Jackson Kiloe, has urged the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Meteorology to assist provinces implement the National Biodiversity Strategic Action Plan (NBSAP).
Soalaoi is New Health Minister
The Minister for Health and Medical Services, and MP for Temotu Pele, Hon. Martin Maga, has been relieved of his ministerial duties on medical grounds.
Solomon Airlines Receives First AMO Certificate
The Civil Aviation of Solomon Islands and the Pacific Aviation & Security Organisation (PASO) yesterday presented to the CEO of Solomon Airlines, Captain Ron Sumsum, with the very first Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) Part 145 Certificate.
Actor Earl Cameron Receives CBE
The veteran actor Earl Cameron has received his medal as a Commander of the British Empire (CBE).
PPF Commander Denis McDermott Farewelled in Honiara
After two years heading RAMSI's Participating Police Force (PPF) and as Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF), Commander Denis McDermott was given a warm farewell at a formal ceremony at the Rove Police Parade Ground in Honiara last Thursday.
Parliament to Elect Governor General Next Week
Parliament will elect a new Governor General on Monday next week, 15th June 2009.
Taiwan Releases Rural Electrification Funds
Taiwan disbursed the First Payment of the Community Electrification Project for Rural Solomon Islands.
In His Own Words, Kelvyn Speaks Out!
Allow me if you will, to respond to a pocket of seemingly organised criticism that is being peddled by a number of ill-informed and ultimately misguided personalities.
El Nino Conditions Likely to Develop
Recent trends in the Tropical Pacific Climate Patterns are now indicating early stages of a developing El Niño. Most of the El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO) computer forecasts are supporting the development of an El Nino episode occurring in middle or towards the end of 2009 if these conditions continue to persist.
Attack on Minister Haomae Deceiving
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade today has clarified misleading media reports asserting excessive spending by Minister William Haomae during his recent attendance at the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Council of Ministers Meeting in Brussels last week.
Integrated Framework Embark on Awareness Programme
The Integrated Framework of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade will soon embark on an awareness programme.
Police Officers Become Prosecutors
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force this week welcomed 11 newly graduated Police Prosecutors into the Jurisdictions of Solomon Islands court system.
PM Sikua Pays Tribute to British WW 2 Coast Watcher
Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua today expressed sadness over the death of a British World War 2 Coast Watcher, the late Martin Clemens, who passed away on Sunday 31 May in Melbourne, Australia, aged 94.
Isabel Province Ready for State Government: Premier Dotho
Isabel Province Premier, Rueben Dotho, says Isabel Province is politically ready to adopt a federal system of government.
Minister of Health in Critical Condition
The Minister for Health and Medical Services, Hon. Martin Maga, remains in the Intensive Care Unit of the Saint Vincent Hospital in Sydney, Australia.
Haomae Presents Gifts to ACP Ministers
President of ACP Council and Solomon Islands Foreign Minister, William Haomae, has presented traditional Solomon Islands' necklaces to his ACP colleagues as a gesture of appreciation for their support for his presidency.
Haomae Launches Review of Cotonou Agreement
President of the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Council and Foreign Affairs and External Trade Minister of Solomon Islands, Hon. William Haomae launched the second-five year review of the Cotonou Agreement on Friday at the 34th Session of the ACP-EU Council of Ministers, in Brussels, Belgium.
Weak Institutions Caused Unrest: Nori
Spokesman for the former Malaita combatants, Andrew Nori, has said institutional failure has led to the social unrest and the eventual intervention by the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands, RAMSI.
Solomon Islands Economy At Risk: ADB Report
A new Asian Development Bank, ADB, publication released yesterday has said that Solomon Islands and Fiji remain the economies most at risk.
Solomon Islanders Scoop Prize in Fiji School of Medicine Arts Competition
Two Solomon Islanders studying at the Fiji School of Medicine (FSM) have scooped the first prize in FSM's e-journal competition.
Abana Highlights Importance of Climate Change to Solomon Islands
Minister of Planning Hon. Steve Abana has underscored the importance of climate change and its impact on Pacific ACP States, especially Solomon Islands.
Salvation Army Hands Over Buildings to Paeloge Tsunami Victims
The Salvation Army of Papua New Guinea has officially delivered 15 houses to families who lost their homes during the unfortunate 2007 April 2 tsunami disaster.
Solomon Islands Welcomes New Deputy Commissioner of Police
The new Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Wayne Buchhorn was sworn in to office and warmly welcomed by the RSIPF Executive.
Asia Tour a Success: Sikua
Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua said his 25-day tour of three Asian countries was a success.
