Economy Archive October 2021
37 articles
Police Corrects Report Relating to Break-in Incindent at KG VI Area
An earlier report by the police stating that the Pacific Games site was broken into and several items stolen has been retracted.
Rumors Confirmed as Untrue
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services would like to confirm that the rumors circulating social media yesterday that 3 COVID-19 positive persons had boarded the Fiji-Solomon Islands repatriation flight were untrue.
Farmer’s Broadens Knowledge on Kava Cultivation
A two-day theory and practical training on kava farming practices was successfully held at Halavo village in Central Island Province (CIP) from 22nd-23rd October 2021.
Items Stolen from Pacific Games Site
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Naha Police Station are investigating a break-in incident at China Harbor Engineering Company (CHEC) over the weekend at KG VI area East of Honiara.
Solomon Islands Witnesses Russia's Space Program at World Expo 2020
Solomon Islands representative at the current World Expo 2020 in Dubai has been invited to witness Russia’s Space Programme display.
Bomb Did Not Kill Father and Son: EOD
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) say that based on early assessments it appears the blast that killed a father and his son was not a bomb.
Strategy to Revitalize the Agriculture Sector launched
A 10-year strategy targeted at revitalising, modernising and commercialising the country’s agriculture sector was launched on Tuesday 19th October 2021.
Father and Son Killed in Bomb Blast
A father and his son have died after a bomb blast late yesterday around 7pm.
PM Sogavare Launches Strategy to Revitalise Agriculture Sector
A 10-year strategy targeted at revitalising, modernising and commercialising the country’s agriculture sector was launched on Tuesday 19th October 2021.
Cyberbullying Ends Tragically
The rise of social media has also given rise to cyberbullying - this includes, but not limited to, making hurtful comments online, targeting an individual or group.
MPs Urged to Focus on Agriculture and Fisheries
The 50 Members of Parliament (MPs) are being urged to turn their focus on the agriculture and fisheries sector for the next decade, to help boost the economy of the country.
Sogavare Condemns Killing of Innocent Soul
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has condemned in the strongest terms the alleged killing of an innocent seven year old girl last week in Kolombangara, Western Province.
Only 12% of Target Population Vaccinated
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has reiterated the National Cabinet’s target at 90% vaccination coverage to ensure the country’s borders are fully reopened.
Two Arrested in Death of 7 Year Old Girl
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands police force (RSIP) at Gizo in Western Province are questioning two suspects in relation to a suspicious death of a 7-year-old girl who went missing on 14 October 2021.
Sickening Rape and Killing of an Innocent Young Girl
The rape and killing of an innocent seven-year-old girl is sickening, and should be a wake-up call to all of us. Something is seriously wrong.
Over 50 Solomon Power Staff to Support COVID-19 Vaccine Awareness
COVID-19 threat to our health and lives is indiscriminate, every single person more especially those unvaccinated are at risk of getting very sick, admitted to the hospital and die from COVID-19.
100,000 More AstraZeneca Vaccines Arrive
As the Ministry of Medical Health and Services (MHMS) steps up the national vaccine roll-out to the provinces, Australia continues to provide Solomon Islands with a steady, reliable, and safe supply of vaccines to help protect the community and those on the frontline.
Promising Results for Nickel Deposits on Isabel
Pacific Nickel Mines Ltd. estimates the Jejevo tenement on Isabel Island has 14.42 million metric tons of nickel at a grade of 1.29%.
Repatriation Flight from Fiji Confirmed
The national carrier, Solomon Airlines, will operate a repatriation flight for eligible citizens and travelers from Fiji.
Magistrates’ Court Circuits To Go Ahead With Support From Australia
Magistrates’ Court circuits to the provinces will now go ahead for the rest of this year after the Australian Government agreed to make up the funding shortfall which last month forced the cancellation of the remainder of the 2021 court circuit calendar.
Falake Community Pig Farmer’s Capacity Enhanced
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), through its Livestock Department, recently conducted a capacity boost up training on pig husbandry practices and management for farmers at Falake community in West Kwara’ae, Malaita Province.
Access to Justice in Solomon Islands: Formal and Informal Pathways Post RAMSI
A new survey into justice mechanisms in Solomon Islands shows that significant advancements have been made since the end of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands, but also that much more needs to be done.
Taro and Seghe Runway Construction Contract Signed
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare said the signing of the construction contract of the Seghe and Taro runways marks another milestone in progressing the implementation of the Provincial Airports Programme.
Police Arrest 27 Year Old for Raping 16 Year Old Girl
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) in Auki have arrested a 27-year-old male suspect for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl in a Pajero car along the Ambu main road close to Auki town on 2 October 2021.
Solomon Water Advise Honiara Residents to Boil Water
With the recent torrential downpour experienced in Honiara and parts of Guadalcanal, Solomon Water has issued an advisory to Honiara residents, particularly those that receive their water from the Kongulai water source, to boil all water for food preparation and consumption.
Two Defendants Plead Guilty For Playing Loud Music
It's a common nuisance in Honiara, loud music being played without care or concern for others.
Building a Stronger Media Association of Solomon Islands
The Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) will be better equipped to carry out it’s important role of building a skilled, independent and ethical media sector in Solomon Islands after receiving new equipment funded by the Australian Government.
Target Vaccination Population is 400k Plus: PM Sogavare
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says the country’s target population to be fully vaccinated is 414,327 people.
Solomon Islands Push for USD$100 Carbon Levy on International Shipping
Solomon Islands, Kiribati and the Republic of Marshall Islands are pushing to decarbonize the shipping industry by 2050.
“No Jab No Job” Deadline Looms
Just over three weeks from now the ‘No Jab, No Job’ deadline will expire and public servants that have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 will be stood down on half-pay.
Facebook Back Online, Loss of USD$5.9 Billion in Global Outage
Facebook's share price has been walloped by the recent global outage, stripping billions out of company CEO Mark Zuckerberg's personal fortune.
Facebook and Related Apps Down
Popular social networking site Facebook (FB) is currently down. Other social media services related to FB, including Instagram and WhatsApp, have also suffered outages.
Preparations Finalized for Solomon Islands World Expo Pavilion
For the first time in World Expo history, every participating country will have its own pavilion at the Dubai Expo 2020, to which Solomon Islands will also showcase.
Kolombangara Kava Farmers Capacity Enhanced
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) through its Extension Department recently facilitated a Kava training in Kolombangara aimed at enhancing the capacity of local Kava farmers to produce quality Kava.
Local Divers Disappointed with Bechdemer Price
Local divers are disappointed in the minimum purchase price for the local market released recently by the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources.
Gearing Up For COVID-19 Community Transmission
Despite COVID-19, free status for over 5 months now, the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) continues with its COVID-19 preparedness ahead of a possible COVID-19 community transmission.
SICCI Acknowledges SINPF’s 6% Crediting Rate
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), on behalf of its members of the business community wishes to acknowledge and congratulate the Board, Management and staff of Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) for its prudent management of members’ fund despite the difficult times faced due to the global pandemic.
