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Friday, September 03, 2010 8:47 AM
Miss Solomon Islands 2009, Rabobo Toma, together with the Henderson Hammer Heads Rugby club, following their Charity Fundraiser, handed over kitchen, gardening and various essentials to the Christian Care Centre on Wednesday this week.
Hosted by the two parties on Tuesday night, the successful Trivia Night was a youth driven initiative in recognition of the growing concern of domestic violence in the country. The Charity Fundraiser drew immense support from the general public and saw seven teams vying for the Trivia Trophy. The money raised on the night was spent on the essential needs stated by Christian Care Centre. "Giving support to initiatives like the Christian Care Centre comes in both big and small ways. This is how we want to show our appreciation to the excellent work by the Christian Care...
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Topic: women
Friday, September 03, 2010 8:33 AM
Telecommunication Commissioner says the Commission is pleased with Be-mobile's launch and hopes that it will perform well in the telecommunication market.
Commissioner Nicholas William however says that they are currently looking into Be-mobile's requirement of 25 percent coverage of population stated under the licence. While it is common in a Duopoly market structure for two firms supplying similar goods and service to merge into a cartel the Commissioner says he will be watching closely. "I am not expecting it, but I don't believe for one moment that I am not keeping an eye on it. That is the biggest concern that I have in this market. It's a valid point to query how competitive the market structure is even with the...
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Topic: Telecommunication
Thursday, September 02, 2010 8:49 AM
Tonga's Prime Minister says there is no need for his soldiers to remain in the Solomon Islands to answer questions about the shooting death of a former national police officer.
Two Tongan soldiers have admitted opening fire after they were called, as part of a larger RAMSI group, to deal with a brawl involving dozens of local people at Titinge last month. The discharge of the soldiers' firearms resulted in the shooting death of a former police officer of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force. The Solomon Island's police are investigating and would have liked to speak to the soldiers concerned. But Tonga's Prime Minister, Feleti Sevele told Radio New Zealand that his Solicitor General and the Deputy Head of Defence were satisfied...
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Topic: RAMSI and Government
Thursday, September 02, 2010 8:42 AM
Chief Executive officer of the newly launched Bemobile says the company is overwhelmed by the outcome of Tuesdays launching.
CEO, Michael Ah koy says turn out of the public to the dealers have shown what is already known in today's business World, that people need better communication services at cheaper prices. Mr Ah Koy also confirms that Bemobile's cheapest phone costs SBD$149 which includes its SIM card. It is understood Be-mobile is selling its cheapest mobile as a promotion. He says Bemobile have master dealers who have agents that people can get access to top ups. Mr Ah Koy says that Bemobile is going well with its 28 percent of total coverage while it is working on doubling...
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Topic: Telecommunication
Thursday, September 02, 2010 8:26 AM
Solomon Islanders are likely to face a much tighter fiscal policy regime from the new government, meaning a reduction in government spending and a possible increase in tax.
According to the new finance minister past governments have used expansionary fiscal policies, which basically encouraged more government spending but slightly less tax, because of the boom in the forestry sector in past decades. He says that with the current situation which he describes as a "hand to mouth situation," Solomon Islands must now be very cautious in its spending and taxation. Mr Lilo says he will ensure that government spending is only for activities that will generate more investment, employment and improve infrastructure, productivity and standard of...
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Topic: Government
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Wednesday, September 01, 2010 12:08 PM
The country's new Finance Minister, Gordon Darcy Lilo says taxation issues will top the list of priorities for the Ministry this term
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010 10:10 AM
Prime Minister Danny Philip has hailed New Zealand for its ongoing cooperation and assistance programs to Solomon Islands
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010 8:31 AM
Tongan authorities will conduct their own investigations into the recent shooting and death of a former police officer from Guadalcanal Province, according to laws of the Kingdom of Tonga
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010 8:30 AM
With the tagline "Mifala lo hia nao", telecommunication operator Bemobile has officially announced the launch of its new network in the country
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Monday, August 30, 2010 9:08 AM
Tonga has so far not responded to Solomons' requests to waive immunity for the soldiers although Fonokalafi and Tongan solicitor general 'Aminiasi Kefu flew to Honiara last week to meet with Solomon's attorney general Gabriel Suri
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Monday, August 30, 2010 9:03 AM
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon has commended Solomon Islands for holding successful parliamentary elections
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Friday, August 27, 2010 1:02 PM
On Tuesday the 31st of August, 2010, the current Miss Solomon Islands 2009, Rabobo Toma, in collaboration with the Henderson Hammerheads Rugby Club will host a Trivia Night at the King Solomons Bamboo Bar
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Friday, August 27, 2010 9:23 AM
The country's newly elected Prime Minister paid a moving tribute to his mother, who suffers from polio and is bed-ridden in their home village of Lokuru on Rendova Island
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Friday, August 27, 2010 9:08 AM
The funeral arrangements for the Late Steve Laore are being taken care of by a committee which usually organizes funeral arrangements for MPs and senior government officers
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Friday, August 27, 2010 8:52 AM
The Police Commissioner says there were no suspicious circumstances involved in the death of the MP for Shortlands, Steve Laore, at the Pacific Casino Hotel on Wednesday night.
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Thursday, August 26, 2010 9:11 AM
PM Philip Pleased With Peaceful Behavior
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010 9:00 AM
Liquor Ban Enforced on PM's Election Day
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010 8:54 AM
Police Beef Up Security Operations
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Monday, August 23, 2010 9:03 AM
Attorney General Waits on Tongan Government
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Friday, August 20, 2010 10:16 AM
Police Commissioner Meets Tongan Officials
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Thursday, August 19, 2010 10:04 AM
RSIPF Titinge Investigation Update
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010 9:30 AM
Titinge Shooting Investigations Going Well: Marshall
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010 8:51 AM
AG Meets Tongan Counterpart over Titinge Shooting
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Monday, August 16, 2010 9:18 AM
RAMSI Presents Chupu to Titinge Village
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Monday, August 16, 2010 8:53 AM
Relatives of Deceased Want Compensation
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Friday, August 13, 2010 8:34 AM
RAMSI Offers Condolences over Fatal Shooting
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Friday, August 13, 2010 8:20 AM
RSIPF Investigate Titinge Fatality
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Thursday, August 12, 2010 11:17 AM
Death at Titinge Ridge
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Thursday, August 12, 2010 8:49 AM
Lucky Escape for Driver
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Monday, August 09, 2010 9:29 AM
Japanese Funded Projects in Malaita Set to Begin
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Monday, August 02, 2010 9:50 AM
Lawyer May Loose License
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Monday, August 02, 2010 9:45 AM
Police Participate in Joint Agency Integrity Symposium
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Friday, July 30, 2010 8:54 AM
"Black Market" Operation Conducted
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Friday, July 30, 2010 8:44 AM
Buala Beefs up Security
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Friday, July 30, 2010 8:30 AM
Franchise Shipping Scheme to Assist Solomons
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