Latest News Archive June 2015
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Auki Market Vendors Seek Safer Viable Market
"You must dream about something. You must talk with everyone, learn from each other, and plan together."
Australia Helps Tiaro Bay Improve Vegetable Production
The Australian Government has helped the Tiaro Bay community improve their diets and generate income through funding from the Direct Aid Program (DAP).
Solomon Islands to Support West Papua, With Conditions
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has assured the people of West Papua that his government will support its bid to join the MSG as an Observer.
Solomon Islands Ready for Next Big Step in Tourism
Indicative of the Solomon Islands government’s drive to see tourism become a major economic contributor within the next five years, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has officially launched a key National Tourism Development Strategy (SINTDS).
Forming Partnership Encouraged for Isabel Province
The Solomon Islands Minister for Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening, Hon. Duddley Kopu has encouraged the Isabel Provincial Government to forge partnerships with resource owners to help drive socio-economic developments in the Province.
Anti-Corruption Efforts Highlighted
Solomon Islands anti-corruption efforts have been highlighted at the 6th Implementation Review Group (IRG) of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) meeting in Vienna, Austria.
Government Aims to Improve Labor Mobility
The Solomon Islands Government regards labour mobility as a key economic and social driver to improve the country’s future economic and human development benchmark.
Round Table Hosted for Labor Mobility
Last week, Devpolicy, in collaboration with and at the request of the Solomon Islands High Commission, hosted a roundtable on the participation of Solomon Islanders in Australia’s Seasonal Worker Program.b
Government to Ensure No Gap After RAMSI
The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government says it wants no gap left in its police force after the departure of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands in 2017.
Arrival of El Nino Announced
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service has announced the arrival of El Nino in the country following confirmation by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology.
Five Paralympians Confirmed for Pacific Games
The Solomon Islands National Paralympics Federation (SINPF) has confirmed that five of its athletes will compete across three sports at this year’s Pacific Games in Port Moresby.
Reflections on Framework for Pacific Regionalism
Dame Meg Taylor, Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, sent a strong message to Pacific leaders about the importance of taking ownership of the new Framework for Pacific Regionalism, at a seminar held at Victoria University of Wellington last week.
UPR Consultation Concluded
A national consultation meeting for the Solomon Islands Government Ministries on the second cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) write up has been concluded.
Preparations on Track for MSG Summit
Preparations for the upcoming 20th Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders Summit in Honiara, Solomon Islands is well underway.
Cleaner Shorelines Aimed for Environment Day
A major beach clean up along the Honiara shoreline will kick off celebrations to mark this year’s World Environment Day in Solomon Islands.
Tozaka Express Gratitude to Counterpart
Solomon Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs & External Trade Milner Tozaka has met with his Australian counterpart Julie Bishop in Canberra during a two-day visit.
