Economy Archive September 2011
58 articles
RAMSI and Government Talk Transition with Makira
Officials from the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), RAMSI and Solomon Islands Government today met with the Premier of Makira-Ulawa Province, Thomas Weape to discuss the next phase of RAMSI's work in Solomon Islands.
Government Shows Support to Gao-Bugotu Festival
The Solomon Islands Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Hon. Manasseh Maelanga has assured the nation that the ruling NCRA government will continue to advocate and support the preservation and promotion of our cultural practices - many of which are at risk of disappearing.
Solomon Islands' Police call for calm on Weathercoast
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is calling on people along the country's Weathercoast to remain calm as policing responsibility in the region changes.
Water Project Reaches the Province
A water facility project will be launched in Honiara this afternoon by the Solomon Islands Government, the European Union and UNICEF.
National Development Strategy to be launched
The Ministry of Development Planning and Aid Coordination will today officially launch the country's National Development Strategy.
PAC Has the Mandate: Wale
The Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) says it is mandated to look into public expenditure and public resources and assets.
Dolphin Study to Proceed
Ocean Park is pressing ahead with controversial research into bottle-nose dolphin populations in and around the Solomon Islands, but insists it will not capture wild mammals from the area.
KGA Spreads Message with SB$20 Million Funding Support
The Kastom Garden Association (KGA) and the Australia Government have signed a three year agreement that will provide thousands of families throughout the country with improved varieties of food crops and advice on effective farming methods and family nutrition.
Foreign Minister Presents Before UN Human Rights Council
Solomon Islands Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka MP, has presented the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) on Solomon Islands before the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, Switzerland on Wednesday 21st September 2011.
Solomon Islander Takes up Top MSG Post
Peter Forau of Solomon Islands is now the new Director General of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat.
Independence of Trade Office Required
Solomon Islands says that the independence and integrity of the Pacific's Trade Advisory Office is a priority for the region and should not be undermined by Australian funding decisions.
Airlines Loan Clarified
The Solomon Islands, Finance Minister, Hon. Gordon Darcy Lilo has confirmed that he has revoked his earlier approval of a loan to purchase a Dash-8 aircraft.
Isabel to Hold Cultural Festival
People of Gao-Bugotu Constituency in Isabel Province are bracing for their first ever Cultural Festival at Huali Village coming Monday on the theme "Know you culture, know your future".
More Joins Church After Outreach
In the largest Seventh-day Adventist baptism in Solomon Islands history, hundreds of people joined the church during a public outreach series this month by evangelist John Carter.
Solomon Islands to Increase Log Values
The Solomon Islands Minister for Finance and Treasury, Hon Gordon Darcy Lilo, yesterday announced that the government has agreed to increase the determined value of logs to ensure it matches with the international prices our logs are receiving in the world markets.
Solomon Mission Opens in Geneva
Solomon Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka, has officially opened the Solomon Islands Permanent Mission to the United Nations Office and other International organizations in Geneva, Switzerland.
Correctional Service to Commence Policy Reviews
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services say it will look at reviewing the Correctional Services Act that governs appointments of members to the parole board.
Taiwan Donation a Boost to Health Services
Taiwan's Department of Health (DOH) on Monday pledged to donate customized medical equipment to the Solomon Islands, to help combat the high maternal and newborn death rates in the island country.
Dialogue Further Strengthens Relationship
The initial bilateral consultation on the Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (IPPA) between the Governments of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands was held this month in Port Moresby from 12-13 September 2011.
Police Top Post Soon to be Filled
The shortlisting of candidates for the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) top post has been concluded.
Form Five Students Begin Exams
Throughout the country, the Form five students in Secondary Schools have yesterday, begun their Solomon Islands School Certificate (SISC) examinations.
Clean Up Day a Success
On Saturday 17 September, staff of the Australian High Commission in Solomon Islands were joined by local volunteers in an extraordinary effort to protect and improve the environment for future generations.
Peace Stakeholder Dialogue Begins
The Solomon Islands Ministry of National Unity, Reconciliation and Peace (MNURP) will for the first time hold a Peace Stakeholders Dialogue starting today and ending on the 22nd.
Australia's Human Rights Grants Now Open
The Australian High Commission in the Solomon Islands has announced that Australia's Human Rights Grants Scheme (HRGS) 2011-12 is now open for applications.
Honiara to Host Correctional Women's Conference
Solomon Islands will this week for the first time host the Pacific Islands Correctional Women's Conference.
Ministry of Health to Build Provincial Capacity
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Health and Medical services says it has begun working on a policy change to increase the capacity of provincial health services in the country.
Fiji to Offer Air Traffic Training
Airports Fiji Limited will now provide training for Solomon Islands air traffic controllers and other personnel involved in managing air space.
MOU on Seasonal Workers Submitted
The Australian High Commission has submitted a draft Memorandum of Understanding to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs a week after Australia's recent announcement of including Solomon Islands in it's Seasonal Worker Pilot Scheme.
RAMSI Withdrawal A Long Term Process
The Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands, RAMSI, has revealed that it will be withdrawing it's personnel from provincial police posts around the country over the next two years.
New Campus to Open Opportunities
The Solomon Islands Government has announced its plans to establish a Canadian Education Campus to provide Solomon Islanders with qualifications to work in Canada and in other countries.
Police Resolve Issues on Leketo Arrest
The Solomon Islands Acting Commissioner of Police, Walter Kola says the Police have resolved issues with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission over the arrest of former Black Shark militant, Samson Leketo.
Exciting Voyage Begins for Special Students
There were teary farewells and excitement in the air at the Bundaberg Railway Station yesterday as 24 Bundaberg Special School students boarded the train on the first leg of their adventure to the Solomon Islands.
UNICEF Assists with Birth Registration
The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund or UNICEF has launched a campaign to register all births in Solomon Islands by 2015.
Combining Strength as a Way Forward
Six local NGOs and AusAID have presented a strong and united message to the Solomon Islands government and the development community that working together and using a strength-based approach can bring about more sustainable development.
Investigation Continues over Grueling Death
The Royal Solomon Islands Police (RSIPF) in Lata, Temotu Province, have confirmed finding the body of a male child with his head missing in Nambalve Village, in Santa Cruz island.
Assistance Promised for Residents to Return
Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard has promised to provide air tickets for the Solomon Islanders living illegally in Australia to enable them to return home.
New Scheme Well Received
Positive response has been received from Solomon Islands to news that its workers can now be employed on Australian farms through the new Seasonal workers scheme.
'Writeshop' Accelerates Pacific HIV Law Reform
High Level representatives from the Justice, Health and Civil Society Organizations from Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu and Vanuatu gather in Nadi to share their experience on human rights compliant HIV Policies and Laws.
Reviving the Cattle Industry?
Four hundred heads of cattle are due to arrive in the country next month, says Agriculture Permanent Secretary, John Harunari.
Environment on High Agenda for Western
Premier of Western Province, George Lilo has commended the Solomon Islands nine provincial premiers on their commitment to the Western Province's Environment Week by discussing environmental governance during the Premier's Roundtable Forum Meeting this week.
Athlete Showing Symptoms of Swine Flu
Five athletes have been admitted at the National Referral hospital after contracting a viral infection in New Caledonia during the Pacific Games.
Non-Communicable Diseases Remains a Threat
While at their retreat in Auckland last week, Solomon Islands together with other Forum Leaders have declared that the 'Pacific is in a Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) crisis'.
Manetoali Congratulates Solomon Airlines on New Aircraft
Culture and Tourism Minister Samuel Manetoali says it is "a great privilege to own and operate a sizable aircraft."
Solomon Airlines Concludes Proving Flights
Solomon Airlines has concluded a series of proving flights to neighboring Melanesian countries.
Animal Welfare Group Warns Against Dolphin Export
Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) has issued a stern warning that they would not allow the proposed export of 25 live bottle-nose dolphins from Solomon Islands to enter China.
Shape Up or Ship Out: Aqorau
The Head of the Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) Secretariat, Dr Transform Aqorau, has issued a stern warning to fishing companies who refuse to work with the PNA in implementing some its stringent conservation and management measures.
Joint Statement by UN Secretary General and Pacific Leaders
Pacific Island Forum (PIF) Leaders and the Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN)met on 7 September 2011 during the 42nd Pacific Islands Forum in Auckland, NewZealand.
Solomon Islands Included in Seasonal Workers Pilot Scheme
Prime Minister Julia Gillard today announced that Nauru, Samoa, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu have been invited to join the Pacific Seasonal Worker Pilot Scheme.
Solomon Airlines Gets CASA Approval
Solomon Airlines announced today that CASA Australia (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) has finally approved their FAOC (Foreign Air Operators Certificate) application which now gives them their operating licence to commence scheduled flights to and from Brisbane.
SINTA and Public Sector Unions sign Agreement with Government
After weeks of negotiations, the Government, SINTA and Public Sector Unions have finally signed a Memorandum of agreement (MOA) for a four percent Cost of Living Adjustment Allowance (COLA) increase.
Amnesty Releases Scathing Report on Solomon Islands
An Amnesty International report has revealed that women in the Solomon Islands are routinely raped and abused when walking from city settlements in search of clean water.
Fairfax Rates Solomon Gold as a "Buy"
Investment bank Fairfax believes that shares in Solomon Gold rate as a 'buy' based on the firm's two-pronged exploration strategy.
Another Planned Dolphin Export?
More than twenty bottlenose dolphins worth millions of dollars will be exported out of the country on Tuesday this week - destined for China.
UN Chief Highlights Climate Change in Solomon Visit
United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon says he has seen firsthand the need for urgent action on climate change after visiting the remote Solomon Islands.
TSI Investigates Taiwanese Scholarship Awards
The country's anti-corruption watchdog Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI)says children of Solomon Islands politicians are being granted coveted Taiwanese scholarships even though they do not meet entry requirements.
Unions Agree on 4% COLA Award
Parties to the industrial dispute between Public sector unions and the government have resolved their differences by agreeing to a four per cent increase in the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) demanded by the unions.
Taiwan Releases More Funds for Development
Ambassador of the Republic of China, Taiwan to Solomon Islands Roy Wu has released SB$14 million dollars towards assisting development in 47 constituencies of the country.
Allied Gold Extends Exploration on Gold Ridge
Ongoing exploration at Allied Gold's Gold Ridge mine in the Solomon Islands confirms extensions of gold mineralization in the Charivunga area, between the four currently defined Gold Ridge pits.
