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Friday, May 16, 2008 1:53 PM
BY SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT
Solomon Islanders may have to brace themselves for what experts say may be a longer spell in the high prices of rice.
 The high price of rice may be here to stay, at least in the short term.
(Source: Joanna Sireheti)
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Wednesday, May 14, 2008 9:35 PM
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Tuesday, May 13, 2008 11:21 AM
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Saturday, May 10, 2008 9:38 AM
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Exchange Rates SBD100
| AUD | 13.96 | CNY | 91.97 | | EUR | 8.49 | FJD | 19.78 | | PGK | 35.28 | USD | 13.14 |
Updated: Friday, May 16, 2008 12:10 PM
Source: finance.yahoo.com
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The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) has revealed that the rice production in Asia, Africa and Latin America will reach a new record level in 2008, warning that world rice prices could remain high in the short term, as much of the 2008 crops will only be harvested by the end of the year.
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Friday, May 16, 2008 8:38 AM
The Taiwanese embassy has donated 3,000SBD for the extensions of the Mt. Horeb School secondary department, a 1,000 gallon water tank and few boxes of crayon.
"As you know, education is a prerequisite for any country's national economic development. Educational environment also plays a significant role in cultivating students' good characters," the Taiwanese Ambassador H.E. George Chan said at Wednesday's handover ceremony. The donation
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Thursday, May 15, 2008 12:20 PM
BY GENESIS KOFANA
The Governor of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands, Rick Hou, told invited guest at the launching of the CBSI 2007 annual report that the launching will be his last.
"Some of you might recall that five years ago during a similar occasion as this, when I launched the CBSI 2002 Annual Report at the Honiara Hotel, I announced that it would be the final Annual Report I would deliver as my term of office was about to end," Mr. Hou said. "Fate determined otherwise
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Friday, May 16, 2008 9:22 AM
BY JOANNA SIREHETI
Tight squeeze can best describe traffic in the Solomons capital city, Honiara.
Thursday, May 15, 2008 3:56 PM
BY JOY BASI
The streets of Honiara are without street signs causing confusion to first time travelers to the capital city.
Thursday, May 15, 2008 2:31 PM
BY JOY BASI
The rise in underage smoking is causing concern. Solomon Times was at one of the popular 'hang out' spots in Rove for young people and made a startling discovery.
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Thursday, May 15, 2008 2:38 PM
BY FRANCIS PITUVAKA, SIFF MEDIA
For Kossa, having played two matches - recording a win and a loss in their pool has placed them in an awkward position.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 6:46 PM
BY GINA MAKA'A
The Solomon Games is likely to take place soon, according to organizers of the national games.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 2:42 PM
BY GINA MAKA'A
The SIFF Secretariat has reiterated that only provincial football associations (PFA) that have organized some sort of competition are eligible to participate in the upcoming Telekom National Clubs Championship.
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Letters to the Editor
Friday, May 16, 2008 1:30 PM
BY
STEPHEN FOX FROM SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO, USA
Dear Dr. Malefoasi: This message is of grave importance, and concerns the toxic properties and medical effects of aspartame, the commonly used artif... read more
Thursday, May 15, 2008 7:40 AM
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SAMUEL MOLA FROM HONIARA
The real Discoverers in our Islands were our ancestors, the Indigenous people of our Islands. They were the first to discover and settle in our Islan... read more
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 2:47 PM
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HAROLD MAESULIA FROM SUVA, FIJI ISLANDS
I think no one will give the above subject a thought in light of what they have just gone through-if you like, the loss against the mighty Waitakere. ... read more
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 11:51 AM
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HAROLD MAESULIA FROM SUVA, FIJI ISLANDS
Just go to www.surfsolomon.com and see for yourself all the effort that have been put in place by foreign forces to try and get the message across to ... read more
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Thursday, May 15, 2008 10:32 AM
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TESUA MUAKITANGATA FROM AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
Joy Basi's "How did we get our names?" is among the best articles I have seen in this paper. It continues to be fashionable for parents to give their ... read more
Thursday, May 15, 2008 4:42 AM
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MARK BERMAN FROM SAN FRANCISCO, CA USA
Mr. Fairfax has a valid point. One thing to look at is the fact that the captive dolphins now held by those that intend to make great profits must hav... read more
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 2:38 PM
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JOHN C FAIRFAX FROM HONIARA
Traditional staple food fish depletion is causing increased consumption of rice that is linked to increasing cost of rice. Fish depletion impact is n... read more
Monday, May 12, 2008 9:32 PM
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HE'ELALO FROM PORT VILA, VANUATU
I quote from Judas Gelu, Honiara: agreeing to his article... Limited to my knowledge, the following funding, services, program or scheme are intended... read more
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