Economy Archive October 2012
47 articlesUpgraded West Guadalcanal Road Officially Open
The Government of Solomon Islands and development partners today opened the West Guadalcanal road, boosting connectivity between West Guadalcanal and Honiara.
Sikua Seeks to Declare Motion Outcome Null and Void
The Opposition Leader will seek a High Court Declaration that his No Confidence Motion on the Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo is still valid.
More Arrests Expected in Gizo Unrest
Police say more arrests will follow after an outbreak of violence in the town of Gizo.
Sikua Files Against Speaker
Leader of Opposition Dr Derek Sikua has filed a case in the High Court seeking a review of the Proceeding of the National Parliament on Friday October 26.
13 Arrested in Gizo Unrest
Thirteen people have been arrested in Gizo after police reinforcements were sent to deal with civil disturbances between two groups over the weekend.
Political Integrity Taskforce Presents Report to Premiers
The Taskforce on Political Integrity and Stability in Solomon Islands last week presented its reports to the 6th Premiers' Conference in Kirakira, Makira-Ulawa Province.
Rotary Club Assists Referral Hospital
The Chief Pharmacist of the National Referral hospital, Julie Zinihite, has thanked the Rotary Club of Honiara for the timely donation of a brand new two door refrigerator, to be used for storage of highly sensitive cancer medicine.
Solomon Islands Ranked Highly by Lonely Plant
Solomon Islands has been ranked in the Top 10 hot destinations for 2013 in Lonely Planet's latest travel guide.
Pacific Model for Conflict Resolution: Gegeo
An academic and lecturer of Pacific studies says a Pacific model of conflict resolution could have been adopted by Solomon Islands during its ethnic tensions instead of a South African model.
Axiom Mining in Solomon Islands Court Case
Axiom Mining is in a trading halt pending release of the outcome of litigation in a Solomon Islands court.
Solomon-Australia Alumni Constitution Finalized
The Solomon Islands-Australia scholarship alumni network is ready for action with the constitution finalised to guide the operation and activities of the alumni.
Lilo Welcomes Investors
The Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Hon. Gordon Lilo Darcy, last week joins fellow Solomon Islander government and business leaders in Brisbane, Australia for the fourth meeting of Australia Solomon Islands business forum.
Survey Shows Fear of Gun Remains
A national survey in Solomon Islands has shown that people are frightened of the return of killings and the appearance of guns in the community.
Tax Evaders Warned
Inland Revenue has announced that it is becoming very concerned over the high level of outstanding taxes and the large number of over-due tax returns owed by Solomon Island taxpayers to the Government.
Government Plans to Recall Local Doctors
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Health and Medical Services has revealed that it is working with neighbouring Papua New Guinea to recall local doctors working in PNG hospitals.
Old Coins Now Have Deadline
The Solomon Islands Central Bank has issued a statement on the deadline of old coins currently in circulation.
Underwater Cable Seen As Crucial
Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Gordon Darcy Lilo, says it is providing funding support to the current underwater fiber communication cable project by the Asian Development Bank.
Police Morale Steps Up in Isabel
In the Solomon Islands' province of Isabel, police morale is up and community confidence is growing, much to the support of RAMSI's Participating Police Force, the Royal Solomon Islands Police and the communities.
Auluta Basin Sets Standards
Its progress as a national development project may seem slow to Western eyes but for the past two years, officials behind the Auluta Basin Oil Palm Project have navigated through the contentious issue of landownership on the island of Malaita, Solomon Islands.
Schools Soon to Receive Grant
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Finance has assured the heads of Government schools that their school grants will be paid early this week.
Pacific Risk Resilience Programme Launched
Solomon Islands will be one of the countries who will benefit from a new Pacific Risk Resilience Programme that will focus on strengthening governance mechanisms for disaster risk management and climate change adaptation at the sub-national and local levels.
Teachers Threaten to Close Schools
The General Secretary of the Solomon Islands Teachers Association says it is highly likely schools will close because of the government's failure to prioritise the education sector.
Escapees Still At Large
The Royal Solomon Islands Police says the two escaped prisoners are believed to have reached their villages on the weather coast of Guadalcanal.
Philipines Ban Dolphin Re-Exportation
The Quezon City Regional Trial Court in the Philipines has stopped the re-exportation of 25 Solomon Islands dolphins to Singapore.
CBSI Goes Rural
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands is one of the 19 new members of the international scheme called the Maya Declaration, that aims to improve and increase greater financial inclusion amongst the majority of the worlds "unbanked" rural population.
Lilo Provides Support to Constituency
Three communities from the Gizo and Kolombangara Constituency in Western Province, Solomon Islands are the recent recipients to Solar units and Out board motor engines.
Government Pursues UN Offer
The Solomon Islands Government is planning to pursue an offer by the United Nations for Solomon Islands police officers to join UN missions overseas.
Keithie Barred by Government House
Government House has released a statement revealing that the United States (US) consular to Solomon Islands, Keithie Saunders, is officially barred from any future programmes or events hosted by the Government House.
ANU to Offer New Melanesian Pidgin Course
The Australian National University (ANU) has announced it will offer a revamped Melanesian pidgin and Creoles language course.
Confirmed HIV Cases Jumps to 17
The National HIV Aids Council has now confirmed 17 positive HIV cases in the country.
Murder Escapees on the Run
Police are expanding their search for two escapees from Rove prison - both convicted murderers and described as "possibly armed with light weapons and dangerous."
Pacific Break Spotlight on Solomon Islands
The entries are in, and the countdown is on! Listen to this year's Pacific Break entries from Solomon Islands.
UNGA Successful for Country
Prime Minister, Hon. Gordon Darcy Lilo has described his trip to the recent United Nations General Assembly in New York as a meaningful one for Solomon Islands.
Gun Issue Raises Concern
A recent firearm incident in the Province of Makira, Solomon Islands had left police seriously concerned about the country's security.
Search Continues for Inmates
Two Solomon Islands inmates had escaped yesterday morning while on rehabilitation work at the Rove Correctional Centre's joinery.
Poitete School to Reopen
Permanent Secretary for the Solomon Islands Ministry of Forestry, Jeffrey Wickham says the Poitete School of Natural Resources in Western Province will reopen in 2013.
People Survey Shows No Change
The 2011 People' survey on Solomon Islands has shown little change since it was first conducted in 2007.
Decisions by NPF Board Questioned
Malaita Maasina Forum has called upon the sacking of the National Provident Fund (NPF) Board of Directors for lending SBD$15m to the Tavanipupu Island Resort, in Marau, East Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands.
Health Ministry Urged to Implement Projects
The Ministry of Planning and Aid Coordination says it is concerned that a number of health projects budgeted for in the 2012 Development estimates have not yet been implemented.
Honiara Hosts Science Show
A science show hosted by the Faculty of Science, Technology and Environment of the University of the South Pacific in Suva has opened in Honiara, Solomon Islands this week.
Young Lady Creates a Milestone
The Solomon Islands Sasape International Shipyard has announced its new General Manager yesterday as Ms. Rachel Ramoifuila.
Government Embarks on Evaluation Exercise
A week-long evaluation exercise on the National Government's priority programs for 2012 starts today Tuesday 2nd October in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Solomons Puts Support Behind Fiji
The Solomon Islands has stated that it recognises the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Fiji.
Alcohol Remains a Huge Problem
The abuse of alcohol continues to be a serious and ongoing problem for the country of Solomon Islands.
Lilo Talks on Climate Change
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has used his address to the UN General Assembly to call on developed nations to do more to tackle climate change.
Solomon Airlines Joins International Council
The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced that the Solomon Islands national carrier, Solomon Airlines Limited, is now an associate member.
Lilo Acknowledges Involvement in Board
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Hon. Gordon Darcy Lilo has thanked the United Nations member states for their confidence in electing Solomon Islands to the Executive Board of UN Women.
