Latest News Archive September 2014
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Measles Cases Continue to Rise
A dramatic rise in cases of measles in Solomon Islands reminds the community that the fight against measles is not yet over.
Axiom Mining Wins High Court Nickel Case
Axiom Mining has won a David versus Goliath battle in the Solomon Islands High Court with Axiom triumphing over Sumitomo’s claims.
Nine Political Parties Registered
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties has confirmed that it has so far received 9 applications for the registration of political parties.
PM Lilo Welcomes Visiting Japanese Defence Force
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has welcomed the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) training squadron who are currently in Honiara on a one day visit.
Royal Australian Navy Delivers Supplies to Malaita and the Weather Coast
Earlier last week communities on the Weathercoast and Malaita benefited from an Australian High Commission coordinated delivery of supplies.
Journalists Arrest in West Papua Defies Presidential Promise - PFF
RAROTONGA, Cook Islands, Sunday 14th September 2014: New Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo should keep his campaign promise to open access to West Papua, says the Pacific Freedom Forum.
Negative Growth Forecasted for Solomon Islands
The ANZ bank made a substantial downward revision for its economic growth forecast for Solomon Islands, as the full impact of a recent cyclone and flood become more apparent.
Housing Plans for Disaster Prone Areas Awaits Government Endorsement
Housing plans to assist disaster-affected people have been developed, and are awaiting approval and financial support from the government.
Measles Outbreak Escalates; 2 Child Deaths Confirmed
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) has confirmed that two children died in Honiara last week due to measles related complications.
