Economy Archive November 2010
40 articles
High Airfares Hampers Seasonal Work Scheme
Hundreds of Solomon Islanders working under New Zealand's seasonal work scheme could be affected by the comparatively higher airfares to New Zealand.
TRC Asks for More Time
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) says it needs more time to complete its mandate.
Security Tightens as Sentencing Nears
Police will be stepping up security in Honiara tomorrow when the Fisheries Minister, Jimmy Lusibaea, is expected to appear in court for sentencing.
Former Police Officers Question Hefty Tax
A former senior police officer, who had recently left the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force under the voluntary early retirement scheme, has questioned the huge tax deducted from the $3 million dollar scheme.
Stop Violence Activism Starts
Solomon Islands joined other countries in the World today to officially launch the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence.
ROC Provides $1.2 Million Funding
The Taiwanese Embassy has released $1.2 million dollars for various government projects and three projects in the Western Province.
Opposition Calls For an Extension of TRC's Term
The Parliamentary Opposition has issued a call to the government to extend the term of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, TRC.
Empower Anti-corruption Agencies: Sir Peter
Former Speaker of Parliament and a long-time politician, Sir Peter Kenilorea says anti-corruption agencies need to have the necessary power to take matters to the courts.
Donors Fund Bridge Rehab on Guadalcanal
Broken bridges on Guadalcanal will be restored soon under a donor funded project supervised by Ministry of Infrastructure Development.
Security Tightens as Sentencing of Lusibaea Nears
Police have beefed up security in Honiara as sentencing of Jimmy Lusibaea nears.
Fisheries Access Fees Set to Double
Solomon Islands is set to gain substantially after the government successfully negotiated an increase in fisheries access fees with its bilateral partners.
Government Cuts Benefits for Political Appointees
The NCRA government has dropped certain special allowances of its political appointees.
IMF Completes First Review Under Standby Credit Facility Arrangement
The FINANCIAL -- The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on November 17 completed the first review of Solomon Islands' economic performance under a program supported by an 18-month Standby Credit Facility (SCF).
Country Farewells Late Toswel Kaua
The official funeral service of the late Member of Parliament for Baegu-Asifola, Honorable Toswel Kaua will take place this morning at the St. Barnabas Cathedral in Honiara.
Please Clarify Political Appointments: Opposition
The Opposition is calling on the National Coalition for Rural Advancement Government to come clean on the number of its political appointees following the establishment of the Bureau of Social and Economic Reform.
Taiwanese Fishing Vessel under Investigation
A Taiwanese fishing vessel is currently under investigation by the police, customs, immigration, quarantine and the Ministry of Fisheries.
Australia and NZ Should Create More Opportunities for Melanesia
An academic who's just been honored for his research on Pacific migration says Australia and New Zealand must consider creating new opportunities for Melanesians to live and work in their countries.
Police Investigate Tetere Death
The National Police Intelligence Unit and Police from Guadalcanal are currently investigating the death of a 40 year old man at Tetere, on Thursday afternoon.
Drilling Set to Begin at Fauro
Australian-based Solomon Gold announced further encouraging assay results from recent surface sampling on its Fauro Island project in the Solomon Islands.
Kaua Passes Away After Long Illness
Hon. Toswel Kaua, MP for Baegu/Asifola, passed away early this morning at the National Referral Hospital.
Watch Out for Crocodiles!
Police have killed a large crocodile in response to numerous sightings reported by the public over the last few days.
PM Philip to Host MSG Meeting in December
Prime Minister Danny Philip says Solomon Islands will host a special Melanesian Spearhead Group, MSG meeting in December.
Solomon Islands Close to Joining INTERPOL
The Minister for Police and National Security has told a meeting in Qatar today that the Solomon Islands government through cabinet has fully endorsed the country's position to submit its application to be a member of INTERPOL in 2011.
Workshop Looks at Issue of "Decentralization"
A two-day workshop on decentralizing government powers to provincial governments has opened this morning in Honiara.
Solomons Becoming More "Business Friendly"
An international "Doing Business" report says Solomon Islands have improved ten places this year.
SI Population Hits Half a Million
The much awaited 2009 National Population and Housing Census results point to an increased population of approximately 100,000 people bringing the total population to just over half a million.
CBSI Maintains Accommodative Monetary Policy
The Central Bank of the Solomon Islands says it will maintain a moderate accommodative monetary policy position to allow for growth in the economy.
Wale Must Get His Facts Right: Lilo
Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has lashed out at accusations leveled against him by Mathew Wale MP, claiming he had interfered with the independence of State Owned Enterprises (SOE).
PM Philip Praises Bemobile
Prime Minister Danny Philip has thanked Bemobile Solomon Islands for its decision to mobilize its resources around the country.
World Bank Works on New Strategy for Growth
Solomon Islands Finance Minister, Gordon Darcy Lilo, says the recently-elected government of Prime Minister Danny Philip is committed to serious reforms that will create opportunities and benefits for all Solomon Islanders.
Let's Share the Blame, says SIWA
The current water problem faced by Honiara township is the responsibility of every line ministry and organisation and cannot be entirely blamed on the Solomon Islands Water Authority alone.
Move Away From "Cargo Mentality," says Abana
Opposition Leader, Steve Abana, has urged individuals and informal Malaita Movements to move away from the "Cargo Cult" mentality as development talks between Malaita and Israel representatives continues in Auki.
Assault on Solomon Islander Reaches Courts in Fiji
A 23 year old woman of Samabula in Suva who allegedly smashed a beer bottle on a senior cultural officer from the Solomon Islands has had her plea deferred.
Lilo Plans to Remove Exemption Given to Bemobile
The Minister of Finance and Treasury, Gordon Darcy Lilo, stated in an interview yesterday that he plans to remove duty exemptions granted to Bemobile by the previous government.
Man Arrested on Sexual Assault
Police have arrested and charged a male juvenile in relation to an indecent assault incident on a 12 year-old girl near the Karaina community at White River over the weekend.
RSIPF Band Receives Australian Army Band Instruments
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Band today will receive several instruments formerly played by members of Australian Army Bands. In a restructuring of the Australian Army, some Australian Army Bands were disbanded, and their instruments deployed to other Military and Police Bands.
Taiwan Releases SBD$30 Million
Taiwan has released the remaining Rural Constituency Micro Project and Millennium Development Funding for 2010 to the Solomon Islands Government.
Police Probe Alleged Corruption in COI
A Police investigation into allegations of fraud and misuse of public funds is currently underway.
Guadalcanal Seeks to Establish Own Township
Guadalcanal province has revealed its plan to build its new provincial centre and headquarters at Doma, just west of the capital, Honiara.
Solomon Islands to Offer 3rd Mobile License
The Solomon Island's National Telecommunications Commissioner, Nick Williams, has announced the government's intention to offer a third mobile license before the end of 2010.
