Economy Archive April 2010
42 articles
Police Media Unit Refutes Report
The police media has denied claims by Australian newspaper, The Australian which reported that "there is hostility among Solomon Islands police."
Former MPA Considers Suing Former MPs over RCDF
A former member of the provincial assembly (MPA) of Choiseul Province has blamed the Taiwanese government for releasing the $10 million dollars payout to the outgoing members of parliament.
Sue Me, Says Sasako
Veteran journalist Alfred Sasako says he welcomes plans by the Director of Public Prosecution, Ronald Bei Talasasa to take him and others to court for criminal libel and defamation of character.
USP Students Trade Passports for Money
A concerned student, writing from the University of the South Pacific's (USP) Laucala campus in Fiji, has called on relevant authorities to investigate allegations that students are trading in their passports for money.
People Encouraged to Check Voters List
Chief Electoral Officer, Mr Polycarp Haununu, is urging people to look out for the draft voters' list and help the Electoral Commission make a better list for the National General Election.
ANZAC Day Dawn Service Held
Solomon Islands government officials have joined the Australian and New Zealand diplomatic community to commemorate the ANZAC day in a dawn service at the Honiara Central Police station.
Memorial to Honour Local Wartime Scouts
Solomon Islands will be able to have its own war memorial to honours the services and bravery of Solomon Islands Wartime Scouts and Coast watchers along the Point Cruz Wharf area by the 7th of August this year.
PM Withdraws Bill
The Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua has withdrawn the Political Parties Registration and Administration Bill 2009 in Parliament this morning.
Prime Minister Sacks Five Ministers
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Dr Derek Sikua has sacked five of his cabinet ministers.
Australia Assists Huali in Isabel
Last week, the Australian High Commissioner, HE Mr Frank Ingruber, officially handed over five 1,000 Litre water tanks to the Huali community in Isabel province, Solomon Islands.
Australia Funds Community Projects
Representatives of 12 community groups gathered at the Australian High Commission this week for a handover of project funding for small community development projects spread across all provinces of Solomon Islands.
No Laws for Dolphin Trade Ban
The Solomon Islands government says its laws donot provide for a ban on the dolphin trade.
SICTU Plans Nationwide Strike
The Solomon Islands Council of Trade Union, SICTU, the country's trade union umbrella body, will be meeting today to decide on a nation-wide strike in protest of the 11 percent salary increase to members of Parliament.
Seasonal Employment Understanding Signed
The Solomon Islands and New Zealand Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme partnership will be strengthened by the signing of an Inter-Agency Understanding (IAU) between the Solomon Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade and the New Zealand Department of Labour this morning.
Police Assist to Resolve Munda Murder
Munda Police have arrested and charged a 30-year-old man in relation to the death of young man from Rendova at Munda last Wednesday.
Solomons in Tuna Conservation Meeting
Solomon Islands is one of the eight Pacific island nations currently in Majuro, Marshall Islands, with the aim of tightening conservation measures on our tunas.
Kwaso, a Huge Problem
The local brewed spirit, Kwaso, is now becoming Solomon Islands biggest law and order problem.
Visitor's Bureau Opens Australian Marketing Office
The Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau has opened it's Australian Marketing Representative office.
Environmentalist Wants Government to Ban Dolphin Trading
Environmental organisation, Earth Island Institute, wants the Solomon Islands government to ban dolphin trading altogether.
I will Contest for PM: Fono
The current Deputy Prime Minister Fred Fono, in an interview with Radio Australia, revealed that he will contest for the position of Prime Minister should he win the upcoming elections.
Village Party and High Level Talks for UNDP Official Visiting Solomon Islands
During a three-day visit to the Solomon Islands, UNDP Deputy Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, Ms. Ligia Elizondo, met with key politicians in the country to discuss strategic national issues such as the upcoming elections, peace building, and the impact of climate change.
New Zealander Charged for Drink Driving
An expatriate from New Zealand was today fined more than $1,000 for a driving charge at the Magistrate's Court.
PM Sikua Pleased With RAMSI Achievements
Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua is pleased with achievements made by the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) in improving law and order and systems of Government after seven years of intervention.
Warm Welcome to UNDP Official in Aruligo
It looked scary when villagers dressed like traditional warriors rushed towards Ms. Ligia Elizondo with spears and bush knives, but it was only part of Horobau's heartily welcome to UNDP's Deputy Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific.
6.8-magnitude Quake Strikes Solomon Islands
A powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck near the Solomon Islands in the western Pacific on Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, but there was no tsunami alert or reports of damage.
Solomon Islands Says RAMSI ECM Ensures Transparency
Solomon Islands has described the Enhanced Consultative Mechanism (ECM) on the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) as a very important process "to ensure transparency and effective implementation of the Partnership Framework between the Government and RAMSI."
Senior UNDP Official Visits Solomon Islands
UNDP Deputy Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, Ms. Ligia Elizondo, is currently in the country on an official visit from 11-13 April.
RAMSI Exit Depends on Performance Benchmarks: McMullan
Chairman of the Enhanced Consultative Mechanism talks on RAMSI, Bob McMullan, has said that the mission's exit strategy will not focus on a date rather it would be "through setting a series of performance benchmarks."
First Gender in Disaster Workshop Held
Imagine a woman lying unconscious and dressed in the tattered remnants of her clothing after a disaster. And imagine that it takes more time than necessary to give her first aid because the men in the search team do not want to touch her due to cultural codes.
World Bank Calls For Prudent Fiscal Management
The World Bank is calling for careful fiscal management from the Solomon Islands government as a decline in logging continues to impact on government revenues and foreign exchange receipts.
Commonwealth Governance Institution Launched
An initiative to strengthen democratic and governance institutions, accountability and transparency, and people's access to information in the Pacific region has been launched in Honiara.
RAMSI Consultative Meeting Underway
The sixth consultative meeting between the Solomon Islands Government, the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands and the Pacific Islands Forum is underway in Honiara.
Australia Provides $15 million to Support Income Opportunities for the Poor
Australia will provide a further $15 million to innovative private sector projects in Solomon Islands to promote poverty reduction and economic growth.
Enhanced Consultative Mechanism Meeting Held
The Enhanced Consultative Mechanism (ECM) between the Solomon Islands Government (SIG), the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) and the Pacific Islands Forum yesterday held its sixth meeting in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Commonwealth Deputy Secretary General Visits Solomon Islands
The Deputy Secretary General of the Commonwealth Mr Ransford Smith is currently in the Solomon Islands on a five day visit.
Former Premier's Trial in June
Former premier of Western Province Alex Lokopio has appeared for final mention at the Magistrate's Court this morning.
Solomons to Benefit from Telecommunications Project
Solomon Islands will benefit from a multi-million dollar telecommunications technical assistance project, aimed at assisting the newly established telecommunications commission, over a period of five years.
Solomons to Feature Strongly at World Expo
A Solomon Islands group will today leave for Shanghai, China to help organize an exhibition for Solomon Islands at the upcoming World Expo 2010 later this month.
Customs and Excise Clarifies Vehicle G3440
The Customs and Excise today clarifies issues pertaining to Customs vehicle G 3440. The Comptroller of Customs, Mr. Nathan Kama described various reports on the vehicle in the Solomon Star as erroneous.
Our Telekom Working on New Telecommunications System
Solomon Islands Our Telekom engineers are currently working at their hardest to get a few things before the country will operate on the new telecommunication system which will include 2G, 2.5G and 3G servers.
Malaita Wants Independence: Premier Irosaea
Leaders of Malaita Province have expressed their disagreement with the country adopting a Federal system of government and have instead opted for Independence.
Australia Still Not Listening: Haomae
Solomon Islands' Foreign Minister William Haomae says Australia is still not listening to Pacific Island countries when it comes to talks on PACER plus.
