Economy Archive May 2011
36 articles
Government Keen to Re-start Cattle Project
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock will present a white paper to cabinet seeking a new arrangement to import cattle into the country under the National Cattle Rehabilitation Project.
Solomon Airlines to Fly National Colours in New A-320 Aircraft
Solomon Airlines will start flying the country's national colours again on its international route soon as it prepares to take delivery of a new A-320 aircraft.
Beautification Nursery Launched
Solomon Islands key parties yesterday marked a historic development for the Solo Enviro Beautification (SEB).
TRC to Hold Another Hearing
The Solomon Islands Truth and Reconciliation Commission is planning to hold a third thematic public hearing for ex-combatants in either the Western or Choiseul Province soon.
Monument to Honour Local WWII Scouts and Coastwatchers
Local scouts and coastwatchers of World War II will be honoured with a monument soon in the heart of Honiara city.
Working Together to Combat Tropical Diseases
Solomon Islands can eradicate tropical diseases if people are responsible enough to look after themselves.
Tourism Minister Visits Western Province
The Minister of Tourism and Culture Hon. Samuel Manetoali will be visiting tourism establishments in Gizo, Western province, today.
Minister Appoints New Telecommunications Commissioner
Minister for Communications and Aviation, Andrew Hanaria announced the appointment of Mr Bernard Hill, a senior executive of a Hong Kong based Consultancy Company, as the next Telecommunications Commissioner.
Foreign Affairs Confirms Suspension of Bata'anisia
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade confirms that the former Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, Bernard Bata'anisia, has been recalled and subsequently suspended.
Reform of SOEs will be Beneficial for Solomon Islands
A former New Zealand MP says steps taken to reform State Owned Enterprises (SOE) will have huge benefits to the ordinary people of Solomon Islands.
Suri Clarifies Adjournment of Dr Sikua's Petition Case
Dr Derek Sikua's legal Counsel has clarified that the constant adjournment of his client's petition trial can be blamed on both parties and not only on Dr Sikua.
National Referral Hospital Lacks Adequate System: AG Report
An Auditor General's report which contained 118 recommendations included a key finding that the National Referral Hospital lack adequate system.
Project Officer Calls for Relocation of Atoll Islanders
People living in low lying islands in the country need to be considered for relocation before the devastating effects of climate change becomes too late to address.
Government Seeks to Retain Tuna Wealth
The Solomon Islands government is seriously pursuing initiatives that should see greater returns from the exploitation of its rich tuna resources.
Ragomo Scoops Two Awards
Inspirational Solomon Islands Futsal captain, Elliot Ragomo, has won two awards at the OFC Futsal Champions that ended last Friday in Suva, Fiji.
New Zealand MP Leads Trade Mission to Solomon Islands
An influential group of New Zealand business people, led by New Zealand MP John Hayes, is to visit Honiara this week to develop business opportunities between New Zealand and the Solomon Islands.
Solomon Gold Unveils Positive Drill Results
Gold and copper explorer Solomon Gold (SOLG) unveiled further positive results from its wholly-owned Fauro Island Project drilling programme in the Solomon Islands.
Water Project Might Lose Millions
Solomon Islands is on the verge of losing a Japanese International Cooperation Agency funding of more than SBD$250 million dollars to improve water and sanitation in Honiara because a particular landowning party refused to sign the agreement.
Government Seeks to Improve Agricultural Exports
The Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Hon. Connelly Sandakabatu, has launched a new Pacific-wide initiative to help increase agricultural exports and increase foreign earnings for the country.
Solomons Close Tuna Fishery This Month
Solomon Islands are in the process of closing its waters to foreign purse seiners this month. The decision to do so has been described by many in the fishing industry as "bold and decisive."
IMF Satisfied with Solomon Islands Performance
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission team led by Mr. Hoe Ee Khor visited Honiara during May 3-13, 2011, and is so far satisfied with its second review under the Standby Credit Facility arrangement with the Solomon Islands.
Bandits Raid Fauro Mine Site
Unconfirmed reports state that a group of heavily armed bandits raided the Fauro Mine Site and stole very expensive equipments and gold samples.
Strong Earthquake Strikes Solomon Islands
A strong 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck the Western Solomons, beneath the sea off Papua New Guinea, prompting a local tsunami alert, US seismologists say.
Taxpayers Foot Car Rental Arrangement
Tax-payers will be footing a monthly bill of SBD$56,000 for vehicle rentals following a private arrangement agreed upon by the Prime Minister's Office and East Fataleka MP, Steve Abana.
Axiom KB Must Comply with Our Laws: PM
Prime Minister Danny Philip has warned that it is in the best interest of Axiom Kolosori and Bungusule and both its overseas and local shareholders to follow the directives of the government.
Kukudu Benefits through Generosity
Peter Clement and his wife Kerrie simply could not ignore the plight of the people of Kukudu in the western province of the Solomon Islands when the couple spent five weeks there as part of a voluntary medical mission in 2009.
Taiwan Funds Parliament Solar Project
The Government of the Republic China has formally handed over funds totaling SB$1.85 million (US$234,000) towards the Solomon Islands National Parliament Office Complex Solar project.
Solomon Islands Undertakes Crucial Land Reforms
Land disputes are seen as major obstacles to development in many Pacific Island states, particularly in the larger Melanesian nations like Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Fiji.
Illegal Logging a Big Problem: Minister
Solomon Islands Forestry Minister, Bradley Tovosia, says that illegal logging remains a big concern in the country.
Bugotu Landowners Calls for Investigation
The Bugotu Landowners Association, B-L-A, calls on the NCRA Government to immediately appoint a Commissioner to investigate the events surrounding the International Tender, the awarding and subsequent cancellation of a Letter Of Intend to Sumimoto Minerals and Mines.
TSI Commends Government
Transparency Solomon Islands, TSI, has praised the government for taking an important step in building transparency and accountability in the fast growing extractive industry.
Youth Mainstreaming Promoted
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Women, Youth and Children Affairs in collaboration with the Commonwealth Youth Programme Pacific Centre conducted a workshop in preparation for a series of upcoming Provincial Youth Mainstreaming Summits.
Commission Concludes Hearing
The Solomon Islands Truth and Reconciliation Commission has continued collecting evidence about the country's ethnic conflict, with a two-day hearing in Buma village on Malaita Province.
Border Control Needed Against Pests
Solomon Islands quarantine officials say more border control is needed to prevent a potentially harmful cocoa pest from entering its borders.
CBSI Appoints New National Financial Inclusion Unit Manager
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has announced the appointment of Miss Caroline Kanoko as the first female Manager to head the newly established National Financial Inclusion Unit (NFIU) at the bank.
EU Announces EU$400,000 Worth of Funding for NGOs
The European Union office in Honiara has called for Non-State Actors in Development in Solomon Islands to submit proposals for grant awards this year.
