Latest News Archive December 2011
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TSI Questions Appointment of PAC Chairman
The Gordon Darcy Lilo Government is undermining accountability and transparency of Government says Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) Chairman Mr. Bob Pollard.
TSI Speaks Out on Tsunami Report
Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) is critical of what they say appears to be the Prime Minister's deliberate move to block the Tsunami report being debated in parliament.
Seasonal Worker Program Announced
Australian farmers will now be able to employ workers from the Pacific Region, including Solomon Islands and East Timor under a permanent Seasonal Worker Program.
Phone Suspension Order Remains
Suspension of all Post-Paid phones by the Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Hon. Gordon Lilo Darcy still remains this week.
Solomon Islands Establish Ties with Nepal
Solomon Islands has established diplomatic relations with Nepal.
International Groups Assist in Conservation
The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and its US chapter have teamed up with the world-renowned American Museum of Natural History to support the Museum's conservation efforts in the biologically rich and diverse Solomon Islands.
New Farming Techniques Help Improve Food Security
Changes to farming techniques using mulching, composting and crop rotation is dramatically improving food production and the quality of produce being grown in Solomon Islands, says Kastom Garden Association.
Government says it will lead RAMSI Phasing-out
The Solomon Islands government spokesperson on RAMSI affairs says the government must lead the process by which the work of the Regional Assistance Mission is wound down.
48 Solomon Islanders Receive Australia Awards Scholarships
Forty eight Solomon Islanders will study at Australian or regional universities next year under Australian scholarships.
Prince William and Kate to Visit Solomon Islands
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will up their royal duties ahead of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee next year, taking part in their second official oversees visit, Clarence House has confirmed.
Global Financial Instability Shows Need for Fiscal Discipline in the Pacific - ADB
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - The eurozone crisis is expected to have only limited impact on the Pacific because the region's growth prospects are more closely tied to the economies of Australia and New Zealand.
Fiji Wins Miss South Pacific 2011
Miss Fiji, Alisi Rabukawaqa, is the new Miss South Pacific, after winning the title in Samoa.
Australia Assists SIWIBA
Australia has given A$80,000 (SBD$560,000) to help increase women's leadership and economic empowerment in Solomon Islands.
Pacific Seasonal Worker Pilot Scheme Signed
Australia's Parliamentary Secretary for Pacific Island Affairs, Richard Marles, and Solomon Islands' Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Peter Shanel Agovaka, yesterday signed the Memorandum of Understanding on Solomon Islands' participation in Australia's Pacific Seasonal Worker Pilot Scheme.
Arts Festival Team Hold Talks in Auki
A four-member delegation from the 11th Festival of Pacific Arts National Organizing Committee (FOPANOC) has ended a three-day consultative meeting with the Malaita Provincial Government last Sunday.
UPDATES FROM COP17: "Pacific Climate Futures" Launched in Durban
Pacific news at COP17 courtesy of SPREP Pacific Climate Change Blog - Durban, South Africa, 8 December - The UN Climate Change Conference in South Africa was the backdrop for the launch of two new landmark resources that have a crucial role for the Pacific region.
Boycott Travel to Solomons: Marine Activist
A conservationist is calling on New Zealanders to boycott travel to Solomon Islands in protest at the live export of dolphins to China.
Bipartisan Delegation to Promote Gender Equality in the Pacific
Gender equality will be the focus of a visit to the Pacific this week by a bipartisan delegation led by the Parliamentary Secretary for Pacific Island Affairs, Richard Marles.
UPDATES FROM COP17: Niue Urges World Leaders to Leave Legacy of Action
Pacific news at COP17 courtesy of SPREP Pacific Climate Change Blog
Moti May Sue Over Ordeal
Julian Moti says he will sue the government after child sex charges against him were dramatically dropped by the High Court.
Moves to Enforce Dolphin Export Ban
The Solomon Islands Government says it is moving ahead with draft legislation to enforce a ban on dolphin exports from January next year.
UPDATES FROM COP17: Nauru President Calls for Bold Action
[Durban, South Africa, 6 December 2011] - The Pacific nations did not come to Durban to fail.
MP Loses Seat
The Solomon Islands minister of communication and aviation, Andrew Hanaria, has lost his seat after losing an election petition.
Compo Looms as High Court Kills Moti case
The Australian government has been exposed as being party to another high-profile "deportation" bungle, after the High Court yesterday found federal officials facilitated the unlawful transfer of former Solomon Islands attorney-general Julian Moti to Brisbane to answer child sex charges.
Solomon Islands Rugby Shoots Up Rankings
Solomon Islands have shot up five places in the latest IRB World Rankings to a new high of 69th after recording victories over Niue and Vanuatu in the Oceania Cup 2011 in the Papua New Guinea capital Port Moresby over the last seven days.
UPDATES FROM COP17: Pacific Showcases Adaptation Efforts
[Durban, South Africa, 5 December 2011] - The Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change (PACC) Project presented to donors and implementing agencies during its side event at the 17th Conference of Parties held in Durban, South Africa showcasing progress and lessons learnt on their adaptation efforts on the ground.
High Court Orders End to Moti Prosecution
The High Court has halted Australia's prosecution on child sex charges of former Solomon Islands attorney-general Julian Moti.
New Zealand Helps Redevelop Munda Airport
Work is about to begin to develop Solomon Islands Munda airfield so it can take international flights in emergencies.
Tausinga Elected Deputy Speaker
The National Parliament now has a new Deputy Speaker. He is the MP for North New Georgia, Job Duddley Tausinga.
Groundbreaking Ceremony for Munda Airport Project
A groundbreaking ceremony will be held in Munda, Western Province to signal the beginning of construction work for the country's second international airport.
Cabinet Endorses RAMSI Transition
Cabinet has formally endorsed the phased out transition of the work of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands, RAMSI.
Partnerships - A Necessity in Pacific-African Cooperation
Busan, Republic of Korea, 1st December 2011 - The Cook Islands Finance Minister, Hon. Mark Brown says developing partnerships are a necessity in the Pacific as countries in the region face new challenges and engage with new development actors, in their development aspirations.
Police Arrest Man for Stabbing Partner
Police have arrested a man in his 20's for allegedly stabbing his partner with a kitchen knife at their home in the Henderson area, East Honiara over the weekend.
BROADENING THE CLIMATE CHANGE DEBATE
"Not just about sea-level rise"
Celebrating International Volunteer Day
On Monday, 5 December 2011, we celebrate International Volunteer Day.
More Money for Government Workers
As of next year government workers will get to keep a little more money from their pay.
PM Lilo starts Ministerial Visits
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has started his Ministerial visits only two weeks after his election as Prime Minister.
PNG and SI Conclude 10th Annual Senior Officials Meeting
Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands officials have concluded their 10th Annual Senior Officials Meeting in Mount Hagen, Western Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea last week. The meetings were held on the 24-25 November 2011.
AOSIS Rejects Delay Until 2020
Demands Urgency for climate agreement: AOSIS Press Release
Foreign Minister Speaks on Aid Effectiveness in Busan
The Minister for Foreign Affairs today addressed a side event session organized by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat and the African Union at the High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness in Busan, South Korea.
PM Orders Investigation into PNG Chancery
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has written to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Peter Shanel Agovaka, instructing him to probe into the controversial PNG Chancery project.
