Economy News August 2008

Isabel Province Threatens to Revoke Logging Licenses
According to Radio New Zealand International, the Government of Isabel Province has been threatening to cancel the business licenses of logging companies in Isabel, if their outstanding debts are not settled. According to the Provincial Treasurer, Patteson Devi, the Isabel Government have engaged the legal firm, Pacific Lawyers, to pursue this matter with the logging companies who owe the Province USD$1.5 Million. Parts of that debt had been dated back to... more
Loan and Subsidy Scheme Introduced
The Government and the country's three commercial banks have joined together in a loan and subsidy scheme to help promote development projects which would provide services and development in the rural areas. Known as the Supplementary Equity Scheme (SEF), the scheme has been designed to help provide funding assistance for viable projects that would meet the government's rural development policy. Under the scheme, the commercial banks and the Government would... more
Our Telekom Explains Safety of 50m Tower
Our Telekom have received media protests by some Gizo residents who own undeveloped plots of land or who are in the process of building their residence near the Telekom communication tower at Jah Mountain, Gizo, Western Province. Our Telekom explains their position on perceived health risks in relation to our transmission technologies or structural installations at Gizo or anywhere in the country as follows. That Our Telekom structural and radio... more
50m Communication Tower to Bring Wider Coverage to Rural Areas
A 50 Meter communication tower is currently under construction at Jah Mountain, Gizo, Western province. The construction of the tower will bring better GSM Mobile and Wireless Broadband Internet coverage as well as Television and FM radio services not only to Gizo residents but to villages facing Gizo. That is; Kolobangara, Rarumana, parts of Vonavona lagoon, Simbo, Rannonga and Vella La Vella. The tower also plays a pivotal role in improving line-of-sight for the Our... more
Solomons to Join Australian Pilot Scheme on a Later Date
Prime Minister, Dr. Derek Sikua has revealed that Solomon Islands will take part in the Australian Pacific Seasonal Worker scheme at a much later date. In a Press Conference yesterday, Prime Minister Sikua also mentioned that Solomon Islands have been formally included in the New Zealand Seasonal Work Scheme, an initiative the Pacific Leaders welcomed. "Australia's announcement of the Pilot Pacific Seasonal Work scheme is a means to greater economic... more
Climate Change takes Centre Stage at Forum Meeting
National Response Unit A New Initiative for Police
Tornado Rips Through Muki Village, Are Are
Further Discussion for New Zealand Seasonal Work Scheme
Police Uproot 140 Marijuana Plants
Solomon Islands Marovo Lagoon- World's Largest Saltwater Lagoon
Man Arrested After Six Years on the Run
Two Sites Identified for Fish Loin Factories
Dolphin Protector Abducted and Beaten
NAPA Project Completes Workshop.
Western Province to Retain Shares in Soltai
Intergrated Crop, Soil and Pest Management Workshop Held
Government Urged to Involve Local Farmers
SICA Office Broken Into
Vegetable Project Office Launched
Rice Importation A Negative Impact
Four Arrested Following Marau Incident
Logging Company Calls for Support
Solomon Host Trains Provincial Tourism Operators
A Bright New Concept for Solomon Islands National Museum
Police Urges Public to be Aware of Live Bombs
$25m for Rice Development Approved
Police Force Now Holds Weekly Parade
Honiara City Filth a Concern
Crack Down on Unpaid Public Transport Bills
Waisisi Development Reaches Next Stage
Public Questions License Issuing Authority Over Incident
Hon. Zama Raises Doubts Over Major Rural Developments
Governor Rick Hou Farewelled
Pacific Seasonal Workers Pilot Scheme
Disability Workshop Organized in Honiara
Students Receive Scholarship
Taiwan Donates $10m to Education
Solomons Miss Out But Happy for Pacific Neighbours
Solomons Miss Out on World Youth Tour 2009
Government Approves Support for Locally Grown Rice
Taiwan Awards Scholarships
'Service for Peace' Cleans Up National Hospital
RAMSI Base Tour Leaves Media Impressed
Another Accident in Honiara
Critical Doctor Shortages in Solomon Islands
Don Bosco Celebrates Family Day
Learning Something New and Different
Government Compensates Gun Owners
Government Urged to Give More Support to Ministry Of Health
Japanese Class A Hit
IDC Shipping Facing Problems
'Informal Housing Sectors' A Problem
Counterfeit Notes Circulates Again
RSIP Upgrades Maritime Unit
'Kwaso' Still a Major Problem
New Biodiversity Book Introduced
Government Urged to Fast Track Palm Oil Project
ADB Welcomes Passage of Secured Transactions Act
High Rental Rates Boosts Demand for 'Informal Housing'
Household Chores for Children, A Common Pratice
RAMSI Laments Passing of One of the Region's Genuine Advocates
Logging Monitoring Division Introduced
Solomon Islands Experience Economic Growth
Assault Cases High in the Solomons
USP Students Receive Only Half of Allowance
Grassroots Project Gives North Malaitan Youths 'Ray of Light'
Underpass Not Being Used
RSIP Up on Rapid Response
Frustrations Over Loiterers
Hon. Darcy Challenges Youths on International Youth Day
USP Students Still Waiting
Multipurpose Hall Still Closed
Burning of Kakabona Police Post Angers Police
Man Charged With Fraud
Late USP Student Arrives Home
Police Conducts Emergency Medical Evacuation from Ongtong Java
FYCS Encourages Participation Out Of Class
Munda Celebrates 'Conservation Day'
Customers Raise Frustrations Over "Our Telekom" Service
Our Telekom to Launch Buala Breeze Mobile Service
Student Studying in USP Dies
Frustrations Over Unstable Bus Fare Rates
USP Students Frustrated with Delay in Allowance
Solomon Island Lawyer Admitted to the Bar in New Zealand
Police Arrest Men for Murder
Solomons Launch Five-in-One Vaccine for Children
Duke and Duchess of Gloucester in the Solomon Islands
Officials Visit NZ Employers of Solomon Workers
Outside Influence Driving Youths Apart
Royal Visit to Solomon Islands
Opinions All Opinions
Letters to the Editor All Letters
Voter registration
By STEVE BANI Vura Heights, East Honiara
Call to Reduce Common Nuisance in Honiara.
By GEOFFREY MAURIASI USP, Lacuala Campus, Fiji
Anti Corruption Bill
By CHARLES KOULI Gizo, Western Province

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