Latest News Archive August 2018
20 articles
Solomon Islands Passes New Electoral Laws
The Rick Hou led government has garnered necessary support to pass new laws aimed at strengthening Solomon Islands' electoral system.
Solomon Islands Ragomo Follows Brothers Footsteps
The name Ragomo is synonymous with one of the region’s most recognizable futsal stars – Elliot – but the 27-year-old isn’t the only family member with regional dominance on the agenda.
Close to 30,000 Rural ni-Vanuatu to be Migrated to Electronic Banking
Addressing low usage, cost of travel and lack of opportunities to transact, the National Bank of Vanuatu (NBV) has announced the migration of close to 30,000 of its rural customers from a legacy paper-based passbook system to electronic and mobile banking.
Solomon Islands Discovery Cruises Announces Exciting New Adventures
Heralding a long-awaited return to dedicated Solomon Islands small-ship cruise programs, newly formed Solomon Islands Discovery Cruises (SIDC) has announced its plans to operate six adventure itineraries in 2018 and 2019.
Solomon Islands Sends Endangered Doves to Singapore
About 60 Santa Cruz Ground-Doves have been shipped from Solomon Islands to Singapore’s Jurong Bird Park to form an assurance colony with the hope of repopulating their homeland.
Provincial Capital Development Fund Continues to Touch Lives
The Solomon Islands Government’s flagship “Provincial Capacity Development Fund” (PCDF) is continuing to touch lives in rural communities across the country, ten years after its inception in 2008.
Australia Rescues Survivors of Brutal Attack
A child has been murdered and four other people seriously injured, following an ‘attack’ in Bellona Island in Solomon Islands.
Helen Clark Arrives in Solomon Islands
This week, Ms. Helen Clark, the former New Zealand Prime Minister and former UNDP Administrator begins her visit to Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Solomon Islands U19 Makes it to Semi-finals
Already assured a place in the semi-finals, Solomon Islands entered the match a step off their usual form.
Voter Registration Launched
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission has launched the 2018 Voter Registration Update in Honiara yesterday morning.
Strong Statement by Solomon Islands in Opener
Solomon Islands have put their most recent loss to New Caledonia behind them, coming from behind to claim a 3-2 victory at Stade Fautaua on the opening day of Group B action at the OFC U-19 Championship.
Australia Continues to Invest in Pacific Skills
The Australian Government says that it will continue to build on its longstanding investment in Pacific skills by strengthening Australia’s flagship Pacific vocational training facility.
Suri Meets Old Foe in U19 Challenge
A reunion between two legendary Oceania footballers will take place when Solomon Islands play New Caledonia on second day of the 2018 OFC U-19 Champions in Papeete, Tahiti this afternoon.
PTI Australia’s Digital Tourism Workshop
Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Australia recently partnered with Tourism Solomons and Australian Aid initiative, Strongim Bisnis, to deliver two hugely successful Digital Tourism workshops in Honiara and Munda, Solomon Islands in July. The workshops were attended by over 28 local tourism operators.
PM Orders Audit into Drug Procurement
Prime Minister Rick Hou has ordered an audit into the country’s drug procurement system.
Whistleblowers Protection Act Passed in Parliament
Solomon Islands has become part of a handful of countries that has a Whistleblower Protection Act, one that seeks to protect those that expose corrupt practices in the workplace or in dealings with public officials.
Meeting Labour Needs in Lockyer Valley and Bundaberg
The Federal Government’s Seasonal Worker Program can assist growers in employing new workers.
Prehistoric Mass Graves May be Linked to Tsunamis
New research by UNSW scientists points to prehistoric mass graves being related to tsunamis. The findings could change how researchers interpret coastal human settlement in prehistory.
Investment Alliance Seeks to Counter China’s Pacific Influence
"Good investments stem from transparency, adhering to robust global standards, employing the local workforce, and avoiding unsustainable debt burdens."
IMF Stands Ready to Support Reform Efforts
The IMF has commended the governments efforts to curb corrupt practices in the Solomon Islands.
