Latest News Archive August 2012
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A Second Honeymoon in Solomons for Royal Couple
Most couples can't hope to manage a second honeymoon until retirement - if at all, but the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will do exactly that in the tiny island of Tavanipupu in Solomon Islands.
Fa'arodo to Continue as Captain
The country's most-capped player, Henry Fa'arodo, will continue his reign as captain of the Solomon Islands after being re-appointed to the role this week.
Businessmen Acquitted from Bechedemer Case
The two Asian businessmen charged with being in illegal possession of bechedemer with intention to export were acquitted of the charges against them by the Solomon Islands Magistrate Court.
MP Lusibaea Inaccessible to International Media
Jimmy Lusibaea, the former Solomon Islands Member of Parliament for North Malaita says he will not allow his wife to speak to the international media.
Soccer Squad Finalized
A host of debutants are looking forward to getting a taste of senior international football for the first time after the finalisation of the Solomon Islands squad for the opening of the Stage 3 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.
Electoral Mission Termed a Success
Officials from the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission say their recent trip to Fiji gave them a chance to interact and share ideas with their counterparts on the electronic voter registration.
Paralympics Participation Extra Special
The opening of the 2012 Paralympic Games was an extra special occasion for the Solomon Islands, as this is the first time the country has been represented in the significant event.
Media has Important Role in Trade
Rarotonga, Cook Islands, 27/08/12 - The media in the Pacific island countries has an important role to play in the development of trade in the region.
MPs Accused of Diverting Tourism Funds
Solomon Islands MPs have been accused of diverting public funds meant for tourism projects.
RAMSI Transition is Task Bound: Forau
Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Clay Forau has re-echoed sentiments about RAMSI's transition being task bound and not time bound.
Supporters Defend Vika
Supporters of the newly elected MP for North Malaita, Vika Lusibaea, are defending her election win, describing it as "the choice of the people."
Laughing Samoans Coming to Honiara
The very popular Laughing Samoans are coming to Honiara.
Councilors Resign in Protest
Five Councilors of the Honiara City Council Executive have resigned from the Maeoli-led government.
Mixed Reaction to Women MP
A prominent women's leader in Solomon Islands says there has been a mixed reaction to the election of only the second woman MP in the country's history and the current parliament's sole woman representative.
Electoral Commission Satisfied with Mission
Officials from the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission say their recent trip to Fiji gave them a chance to interact and share ideas with their counterparts on the electronic voter registration.
School Mission to Include Oral Health
Cooloola Christian College (CCC) students from Queensland in Australia will include an oral health education program in their visit to Solomon Islands schools in September.
Save the Children Launches New Projects
The working relationship between Save the Children, the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and Burns Creek community has taken a step forward through the launching of a Crime Prevention Committee, under the Children and Youth in Conflict with the Law project.
Bid for 2013 Forum Meeting Planned
The Solomon Islands will be lodging it's bid in Rarotonga, Cook Islands to host the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting in 2013.
Report Highlights Fisheries Management Methods
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has been precluded from planning appropriate management of offshore fisheries due to a lack of updated laws and a tuna management plan to address regional fisheries resources.
Government to Establish New Division
The current Solomon Islands government is now working on establishing a new Economic Growth Centre Division.
Pacific Plan Review to Reflect on Successes and Challenges
Rarotonga, Cook Islands, 24/08/12 - The review of the Pacific Plan scheduled for next year is an opportunity to reflect on the Plan's successes, challenges and future directions.
Soccer Squad Named
A fourty strong Solomon Islands national training squad has just recently been named.
Solomons and Mexico Strengthen Friendship
Solomon Islands and Mexico's relationship have further been strengthened on the recent visit of the first ever Mexican Ambassador to Solomon Islands to present her Letter of Credence to the Governor General, H.E Sir Fran Kabui in Honiara.
Carr Inspects Patrol Boats
While visiting Solomon Islands recently, the Australian Foreign Minister, Senator Bob Carr took the time to inspect the two Pacific Patrol Boats, Lata and Auki.
Moti Case Sets International Precedent for Wikileaks
Former attorney-general of the Solomon Islands, Julian Moti, has given instructions to his Port Moresby lawyer, Peter Pena, to lodge a substantial claim for compensation against the state of Papua New Guinea within the next few weeks.
PM Lilo Speaks on Post RAMSI
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo says the country will still need assistance even after the RAMSI mission comes to an end.
PM Lilo Pays Respect to Late Dunning
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo observed a minute's silence n respect of Adam Dunning, an Australian police officer, who was killed whilst on duty with the Regional Assistance to Solomon Islands in 2004.
PM Gillard Welcomes PM Lilo
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has welcomed her counterpart from the Solomon Islands at an official Parliament House ceremony.
Tongan PM Welcomes Peer Review Team
PRESS STATEMENT - 21 August 2012, Nuku'alofa, Tonga - Tonga is pursuing an holistic approach to planning, budgeting and development coordination.
Plant Health Clinic Concludes
A team from Kastom Garden in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock and Vois Blo Mere yesterday started a Plant Health Clinic in the community of Takwa in Malaita Province, Solomon Islands.
Lilo Begins Bilaterals in Australia
Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Hon. Gordon Darcy Lilo started his official visit of Australia yesterday with a trip to the Charters Towers Region near Townsville, Australia.
Regional Engagement Meeting Convenes
Solomon Islands will be one of the Regional countries in the third Engaging With The Pacific (EWTP) meeting with other Pacific Island leaders to discuss strengthening partnerships when they convene in Nadi this week.
Key Electoral Officials on Study Tour
Government Officials from the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission and the Ministry of Home Affairs will be going on a study trip to Fiji.
SWApping Tactics for Better Results
Delivering health services to more than half a million people scattered across 90 islands offers many challenges, but these are being met head on through an innovative plan and a 'can do' attitude by Solomon Islands Ministry of Health.
Australia Reaffirms Continuous Assistance
The Australian Government says it won't allow Solomon Islands to slide back into another ethnic war.
Switzerland Ambassador Presents Credentials
Switzerland's new Ambassador to Solomon Islands, H.E Marcel Stutz has presented his credentials to the Governor General His Excellency Sir Frank Kabui in Honiara yesterday.
Carr Inspects Australian Funded Roads
Australia's Foreign Minister, Senator Bob Carr over the weekend inspected the Australian-funded road and bridge works in West Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands.
Australia Assists in Fighting Malaria
Australia will aim for the long-term elimination of malaria in the Solomon Islands, starting with delivery of an additional $14.75 million over four years.
Solomons Qualifying Games Confirmed
The third stage of FIFA World Cup qualifying will see Solomon Islands come face to face with New Zealand on September 11 at the North Harbour Stadium in New Zealand.
ICT Suppliers for Government Announced
The Permanent Secretary of the Solomon Islands Ministry of Finance and Treasury, Shadrach Fanega, has announced the establishment of preferred supplier arrangements for ICT Equipment.
Dr Sikua Calls for Sacking of Advisor
Solomon Islands Opposition Leader, Dr Derek Sikua, has called for the termination of the Commercial Advisor within the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
The Pacific Trade and Development Nexus
Pacific ACP Trade Ministers gather in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, over the next two days to discuss a range of regional trade related issues. Their deliberations will form the basis for onward advice to Pacific ACP Leaders at their annual meeting in the Cook Islands later this month.
Calls to Lift Bechedemer Ban
The Solomon Islands Government is being called on by a local chief to lift the beche-de-mer ban it had imposed four years ago while investigating the illegal harvesting and trading of the marine commodity.
Ministry Resolves Hospital Oxygen Shortage
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Health and Medical Services says it is attending to the shortage of oxygen gas supply in the National Referral Hospital.
ANZ Hosts Financial Literacy Training
ANZ Solomon Islands recently hosted a "Money Minded Programme" in Auki, Malaita Province, with the intention to improve financial skills, knowledge and confidence.
Government on Observation Trip for In-Service Training
A delegation from the Solomon Islands Government is currently visiting selected Pacific Islands countries to observe how they manage and administer their in-service training programme.
Forum Compact Peer Review Underway in Tonga
[Nuku'alofa, Tonga, 16th August 2012] A team of Pacific experts in planning, budgeting, development and aid management are currently in Tonga to carry out a Peer Review of Development Coordination.
Caribbean and Pacific Partnership Strengthens Over Biodiversity Meeting
11 August 2012, Rotorua, New Zealand - Empowering Pacific islanders to meet their commitments under the different international environment agreements has been the focus of a special four year project coordinated by SPREP.
Fono Calls on PM to Investigate Minister
Local cocoa exporter, Albert Fono, has called on the Prime Minister to intervene in the cocoa license controversy and investigate the Commerce Minister's decision on the issue.
Consultation on Family Protection Bill Begins
The Ministry for Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs is this week hosting a national stakeholders consultation on the Proposed Family Protection Bill in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Government Still to Settle Kongulai Issue
Honiara's water supply may be switched off, with the Solomon Islands Government saying it can't afford to pay a bill from the land trustees.
Disaster Office Sends Emergency Supplies
The Solomon Islands Government has sent emergency supplies to the Weathercoast of Guadalcanal, more than two weeks after an earthquake hit the region.
PMO Denies Funding Shopping Trip
The Solomon Islands Lilo-led Government has denied spending tax payers money on the recent shopping trip of Government Minister's wives to Fiji.
Match Details Revealed for Oceania Qualifiers
New Caledonia, New Zealand, Solomon Islands and Tahiti will fight it out to keep their hopes of reaching Brazil 2014 alive over six rounds, from 7 September 2012 to 26 March 2013.
Rotary Assists Toddler
With a shy smile and a pink bow in her hair there is no obvious sign that little Juanita Augerea has just been through a life-changing event, but the youngster has plenty of reasons for joy.
Anniversary Celebrated for an Education Institution
The Solomon Islands Acting High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, Mr. William Soaki was among guests invited to attend the 5th anniversary celebrations of Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) in Port Moresby.
Early Childhood Care - Growing Education Sub-Sector in the Pacific
There has been a rapid growth and national support towards the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) subsector in the Pacific region.
Obama Acknowledges Coastwatchers and Scouts
The President of the United States, Barack Obama, has praised the Solomon Islands Scouts and Coastwatchers who served during the World War II battle in Solomon Islands.
Tragic Death after House Fire
A 12 year old boy has lost his life early this morning in Tulagi after the house he was sleeping in burnt to the ground.
Massive Resignation by Government Lawyers
Government lawyers have handed in a three month resignation notice effective yesterday, in protest of long standing issues relating to their terms and conditions of work.
Call to Upgrade Central Market
The new manager of the Honiara Central Market in the Solomon Islands capital says that it is now too small and needs to be enlarged.
Lilo Refutes Cleaning Contract Claims
Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Hon. Gordon Darcy Lilo has refuted allegations by the Opposition Leader that he had influenced the outcome of the contracts for the cleaning of the airport.
Australia and Solomons Hold Bilateral Talks
The Solomon Islands and Australian Governments met in Brisbane last week for the annual bilateral talks on the Solomon Islands-Australia Partnership for Development.
Pacific Investment Opportunities Promoted to the World
The Pacific continues to provide an ocean of opportunities for international investors.
Strong Opposition by Settlers to National Stadium
With plans in place to build a National Sports Stadium, settlers in the Burns Creek area in East Honiara say they will not vacate the proposed site.
Bemobile Undertakes Major Upgrade
The Solomon Islands' second mobile service provider bemobile has confirmed that it is in the middle of undertaking a multi-million dollar upgrade to improve its network in the country.
Students Finally Receive Allowance
Solomon Islands Government sponsored students studying at the University of the South Pacific's Laucala campus in Fiji have finally received their allowance yesterday afternoon.
Fiji Holds Workshop on its Land Use Capability Classification
What will happen in the next ten years if Fiji's approach to sustainable land management continues to be overlooked?
Governor General Congratulates New Parlimentarians
The Solomon Islands Governor General, Sir Frank Kabui has congratulated the new MP-elects for East Are and North Malaita constituencies, saying that he wishes them well for their term in parliament.
Prime Minister Urged to Convene Parliament
Solomon Islands Opposition Leader, Hon. Derek Sikua has again called on Prime Minister, Gordon Darcy Lilo to respect the rights of Solomon Islands citizens and convene Parliament urgently.
United States Landing Commemorated
Seventy years ago today in 1942 mark the arrival of the American troupes into Guadalcanal to the beginning of what was to be known as the "Battle of Guadalcanal".
Australian Soldiers Rotate for Solomon Mission
A team of approximately 85 Australian Defence Force personnel has returned home last week after a highly successful four-month deployment to Operation ANODE in Solomon Islands.
Second Female Enters Parliament
Mrs Vika Lusibaea, the newly elected Member of Parliament for North Malaita will go down in history as the second women to have entered the Solomon Islands Parliament.
Fijian Dons Solomon Jersey
Rotuman Betty Kafoa is set to create history when she dons the Solomon Islands jumper during the 2012 Oceania Women's Rugby Sevens Championship at Churchill Park in Lautoka this afternoon.
Assembly Chamber First Ever for Makira
The Makira Ulawa Provincial Premier says the newly built provincial chamber, is the first modern Assembly Chamber to be owned by the province in it's 29 year old provincial history.
SPC Collaborates in a Project to Convert Senile Coconut into Veneer and Plywood
A new four-year research project aims to develop the technologies, processes and expertise to produce high quality veneer and veneer products from senile coconut trees.
Thousands Stand Ready to Work
Solomon Island's High Commissioner to Australia, Beraki Jino, told an inaugural regional meeting on seasonal employment in Australia that Solomon Islands is prepared to send as many as a thousand workers to Australia.
"Breadfruit" Incidents an Embarrasement
The Solomon Islands Opposition Leader, Dr Derek Sikua has described the 'breadfruit' saga of government-sponsored students at Fiji's University of South Pacific as 'embarrassing and demoralizing'.
Boat Tragedy Claimed Lives
A Filipino missionary was was one of those killed in the boat tragedy off Shortland Islands in the Solomon Islands last weekend.
Heat The Geatest Challenge
New Zealand soldier Private Dayne Hunt-Irvine has just returned from a four-month deployment to the Solomon Islands, supporting the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands.
The Deaf Remains Neglected
The head of a centre for deaf youths in Solomon Islands says many of his students, who are aged between 15 and 25, have never been to school before.
Poverty Forces Girls to Prostitution
A national forum on violence against women in Solomon Islands has heard that poverty is one of the factors forcing girls as young as 13 into prostitution.
Solomon Islands face Australia in Opener
The Solomon Islands women's rugby team will face the toughest tournament opener at the Oceania Championship in Lautoka this weekend.
Time to Review the Pacific Plan
PRESS STATEMENT - 31st July 2012 - A review of the Pacific Plan is expected to begin later this year.
Bye-elections Close Peacefully
Voting in East Are'Are and North Malaita Constituencies bye-elections have closed with reports of peaceful and smooth voting at most polling stations.
Mentoring Program Attracts Hundreds
Up to five hundred young Solomon Islanders will take part in a unique mentoring and training program to receive basic skills to help boost job prospects.
Foreign Company Will Boost Export: Doromuala
Commerce Minister Elijah Doromuala has defended his decision to grant a foreign company a license to export cocoa along with major exemptions.
