Business Archive April 2012
39 articlesFestival Committee Confident of Security Arrangements
The National Festival Arts Committee says it remains positive about Honiara's security situation for the upcoming festival despite increased rates of violent thefts in Honiara this month.
Reconciliation Seeks to End Violence
Families of four victims attacked in Point Cruz this month met with representatives of the perpetrators in a reconciliation ceremony to stop further retaliations in Honiara.
RIPEL Threatens to Sue
The Russell Islands Plantation Estate Limited are now threatening to sue the Solomon Islands Government for 324 million Solomon dollars or around 44 million US dollars in compensation.
RAMSI Exit a Priority Discussion
Australia's Defence Minister Stephen Smith says an exit plan is being developed for the defence contingent of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands.
More Opportunities for Youths
The Papua New Guinea High Commission in Solomon Islands has launched its first ever Employment Training Program in Honiara yesterday.
Coral Triangle Still Needs Protection
Objectives on biodiversity, fisheries and climate change outcomes should be integrated when designating Marine Protected Areas (MPA) for the so-called Coral Triangle, according to a report by a consortium studying methods to protect the region.
Police Lay Charge over Fatal Stabbing
The Royal Solomon Islands Police have formally charged a 22-year old man following the fatal stabbing last Saturday.
Gladstone Welcomes Soldiers
Today the little city of Gladstone officially welcomes its four soldiers who have returned after deployment in the Solomon Islands.
Exporters Defy Laws: Sikua
Opposition Leader Dr Derek Sikua has questioned why relevant authorities are not taking appropriate actions against the two Asian business associates for continuing to export seaweed despite the cancellation of their work and residential permits.
Opposition Calls on Government to Ensure Safety
Solomon Islands Opposition Leader Dr Derek Sikua has condemned what he terms as the brutal murder of a young Solomon Islands Government diplomat and the injury of four others in Honiara last Saturday.
Sustainable Tuna Expected from New Agreement
Pacifical is a global company jointly set up by the Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) countries in 2011 of which Solomon Islands is a member.
Speaking out on Climate Change
In the male-dominated society like that of Solomon Islands, men make the decisions and women tend to the children and prepare food.
New Correctional Centre Under Contruction
Construction of the new Gizo Correctional Centre and staff housing has officially commenced with a ceremony on the site last Friday.
Archbishop Calls on Authorities to Assure Safety
Solomon Islands Archbishop of the Church of Melanesia, David Vunagi, has said the safety of the general public in Honiara is no longer guaranteed.
Fatal Stabbing Cause Fear Over Weekend
A Foreign Affairs official has died after a fatal stabbing incident in the early hours of Saturday morning in front of the Honiara Central Market.
More Graduate from APTC
Fifty five Solomon Islands students graduated from courses in hospitality, tourism, hairdressing and children services from the Australia Pacific Technical College (APTC) at a special ceremony in Honiara on Friday.
Academic Critical of Aid Assistance
An Australian academic has criticized Australia and New Zealand aid programmes in the Pacific, saying they are chiefly responsible for appalling social outcomes, particularly in Melanesia.
Police Investigate Mysterious Death
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man found just outside the Metal Sheet Products Limited gate in the Ranadi Industrial area.
Telekom Rectifies Issue
Solomon Islands only Telecommunication Company "Our Telekom" has rectified the technical problems to its Fixed NGN network system.
Wantok Stori Begins Project
The Wantok Stori film project has announced the team that will begin work with them in the Solomon Islands this week.
New Fishing License a Bonus
The region's leading tuna management control authority in the Pacific believes the latest move by the Solomon Islands to give priority to fishing companies that invest in the country would influence investment and offer more employment for locals.
Plenty Challenges in the Lead up to Festival
After a month and a half in the Solomon Islands, I am starting to settle in. The greatest challenge has been the heat and getting used to moving around outside in such hot weather.
Anti-Litter Awareness Continues
The Honiara City Council Litter Campaign Team will continue another intense anti-litter campaign in Honiara.
Scholarship to Study in Australia to Close Soon
Solomon Islanders thinking of applying for a scholarship to study in Australia next year have only until the end of April to lodge their application form.
Aviation Academy Graduates Students
For the first time Solomon Island students have graduated from the Airport Fiji Limited Aviation Academy in Nadi.
Guam Confirms Number of Participants to Festival
Solomon Islands will be receiving a 150 member delegation of Guam artists and performers to participate in the 11th Festival of Pacific Arts in Honiara, Solomon Islands this July 1 - 14.
Ongtong Java People Demand Temporary Lifting of Ban
The people of Ontong Java, Malaita Outer Islands, have handed a set of demands to the government on the bechedemer issue.
Rumors Not True, says Former Militants
Former Militants of the Isatabu Freedom Movement, IMF, say they are deeply disturbed by the circulation of false rumors of another "ethnic conflict."
Solomons Assures Relationship with Taiwan
Solomon Islands will continue to support Taiwan in its bid to become a recognized member of the international community.
Government Dishes Out on New Vehicles
The Solomon Islands government recently spent four million dollars to purchase 22 new vehicles from local suppliers in Honiara.
Just the Right Medicine
In 2003, Julie Zinihite was just beginning her pharmacy career and seven years later, in 2010, she became the first Solomon Islands female to be appointed Chief Pharmacist at the National Referral Hospital.
Documentary Gives More Voice to Women
A new documentary capturing the experiences of Solomon Islands women had premiered last Sunday on One Television.
Australian GG Shares Insight
Visiting Australian Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce, shares her remarks at a Women's Forum held at the National Parliament on Tuesday this week.
Kristina Gets Ready to Tackle Climate Change
Solomon Islands is vulnerable to impacts of climate change but if Kristina Fidali has her way, these challenges will be tackled head on.
Australian GG Meets Rural Women Organisation
A rural-based volunteer women's organisation in Solomon Islands is leading the way for women to manage their finances, learn to budget for household items and save for their family's future.
Opposition Queries Delay of Appointment of PC
The Opposition calls on the Government to explain the delay in bringing into the country the British national appointed as the new Police Commissioner of the Solomon Islands.
Weather Watch Cancelled
The weather office in Honiara has cancelled all warnings related to the low pressure system that had formed near Rennell Bellona Islands.
Secretary of US Navy Reiterates Strong Ties in Visit
Secretary of the US Navy Ray Mabus has reiterated the ongoing ties of friendship that bind the United States of America and Solomon Islands during a meeting with Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Rick Hou last week.
British Pop Star Visit Solomons
British pop star Gary Barlow, a member of the famous Take That pop group, is currently in Solomon Islands seeking inspiration for his collaboration with Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber to mark Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee.
