Economy News January 2009

Training to Boost Sweet Potato Productions
Solomon Islands is expected to make a good market out of the sweet potato farm training that has started in the country this week.Speaking to Solomon Times, the Local Coordinator of International Potato Center, Lawrence Atu, said that there are currently two different varieties of potato that they are experimenting on. Mr. Atu stated that the plants were processed and cleaned in the United States of America, Australia and Fiji. "But we have our plants... more
Government Commits to Supporting Local Farmers
The government of Solomon Islands commits to supporting the First Farmers Field School in Solomon Islands.In his keynote address, Under Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Alfred Maesulia, said that the FFFS is one innovation where capacity of local farmers will be built with help from experts. "Our farmers contribute so much to food security and to the economic growth of this country." He highlighted that local farmers face many... more
SWIM Donates Computers to School
The Coronation School will now have better computer access thanks to Christian organization the Short Workshop in Mission (SWIM).The school received two sewing machines and two computers from the organization yesterday. Speaking at the handover yesterday, school Principal, Francis Hoasipua said it is the first for the school to be in ownership of computers. "For many years we have struggled and we are very happy with SWIM for helping our school with the... more
Solomons Launch Farmers Project
Don Bosco Rural Training Centre at Tetere, east of Guadalcanal, launched its first ever 'Farmers Field School'.The four year project is being sponsored by the International Potato Center. A first of its kind, the sweet potato training that started yesterday is conducted especially for farmers in Solomon Islands. Local coordinator, Lawrence Atu, said the FFS is a central consideration of the project which marks a significant milestone in planned... more
New Zealand Aid Program is the Best: PM Sikua
Prime Minister Derrick Sikua has said that the New Zealand AID program is one of the best targeted and implemented programs in Solomon Islands. Speaking to the media during a joint conference with New Zealand Prime Minister, John Key yesterday, Dr. Sikua said that his government is satisfied that the N-Z AID program is well targeted and felt in the rural areas. He said that these areas include education, police, women, youth and other sectors in the... more
Pacific Forum Leaders Call for Fiji Elections
Pacific Forum Leaders in Solomons
RAMSI a Model of Regional Cooperation
Prime Minister Key Plans to Help Blind in Solomons
Successful End to Fisheries Management Workshop
QuestNet Committee Supports Young Tsunami Victims
Government Taskforce to Fight Against Corruption
New RAMSI Head Reaches Out to Solomon Islanders
Ground Breaking Ceremony for Auluta Next Month
Forum Leaders to Visit Solomons
Rudd Signs Partnerships with Solomons and Kiribati
Leadership Training for Youths
New Supplies of Condoms to Arrive Soon
Solomons to Sign Partnership With Australia
More Seasonal Workers to New Zealand
Alcohol Awareness Workshop in Honiara
High Record of Weekend Accidents
Hit and Run Results in Road Block
New Premier for Temotu Province
Value Donor Funding: Central Province Deputy Premier
Solomons Honour National Anthem Composer
Kavua Receives New Water Supply
Traffic Campaign for Road Users
Sikaiana Doing Okay: NDMO
State Funeral for Composer of National Anthem
Update: Two Nominees for Temotu Premier
Sunny Days Gives Reason to Smile
Calls for Makira-Ulawa Premier to Step Down
Nomination for Temotu Premier's Post
Officers Doing Very Good Job: Marshall
Government Pays $19 Million for Fee Free Education Policy
Solomons National Anthem Composer Dies in Honiara
SIBC to Support Music Industry
New Initiative to Improve Tourist Service
Governments Explains on RCDF Confusions
Solomon Islands to Stop Copra Export
Committee to Host Cruise Ships
Temotu Premier Oust in a Motion of No Confidence
Fono Dismisses Ma'asina Forum Accusations
Public Accuses Top Ten of Extending Hours
HCC Gives Notice to Kukum Market
Temotu Premier to Face Motion of No Confidence
Solomons Prime Minister Sikua Congratulates President Obama
Operation to Help Towards Tourism Boost
Solomons Has Power to Determine Future: Hemmer
Health Talks for Seafarers
Chamber of Commerce Predicts a Tough Year
Australian Dummies for SI Red Cross
Police Investigate Gairavu Stabbing
Government Audits Need to be Improved
Chamber Stands Neutral: Hemmer
SIBC Teams Up With PNG National Broadcaster
Mutli-Agency Team to Sikaiana
Riverside Project a "Tremendous Achievement"
NZAID to Support Fee Free Education
Lending to Earn Extra Cash
Guadalcanal Women Elect New Office Bearers
Launch of Fee Free Education
New RAMSI Head Looks Forward to Tackle Challenges
RSIP to Work With Media Organisations
Former Waimapuru Scholars Plan Giant Silver Jubilee
Government Now Up-to-Date with Annual Accounts
Huge Waves Destroy Fishery Base
Police Warns Public of Internet Fraud
Head of State Praises Outgoing Mission Leader
New Initiative Elects Office Bearers
Solomons Farewells Head of Mission
Locals in Nadi Safe Amid Flooding
Government Receives First Payment for Fee Free Education
Rainy Season "Becoming Annoying"
Officers to Crack Down on Betel Nut Vendors
Bank South Pacific Partners with Our Telekom
Police Investigate Stabbing
Sir Allan Plans to Contest 2010 General Elections
Popular Shop Down in Flames
Japanese Volunteers in Solomon Islands
No Date Set for Motion of No Confidence
Security Concerns for Dash8
Riverside Community a Good Example
Form Five Students View Results
Investor Expresses Interest for Tuna Cannery
Project Empowers Women of Riverside Village
Family Escapes King Tide
Government Implements Free Education Policy
CBE Recipient "Over the Moon" on Award
Dump Site a Worry for Villagers
Preacher Reminds Leaders to Turn to God
Riverside Village Women Receives EU Assistance
Road Campaign Pays Off: Samani
God's Man Challenges Solomon Islanders to be United
Call for Religious Group to Hand in Suspect
Health Problems for Islands
Successful End to Church Workshop
Dispute on Women in Parliament
Sir Allan Loses Parliamentary Seat
Solomon Airlines Reduces Fares
SICA Calls on Religious Groups to Solve Issues
Solomons to Conduct National Census
Likely Disaster for Islands
Women's Organisation Calls for Change of Law
Teacher Faces Court for Assaulting Student
Women Urge Government to Help Address Domestic Violence
Calls for Relocation Talks to Start
Police Find No Evidence of Bomb in Russell Islands
Tourism Boost for the Solomons
Stealing for Black Marketing
Rise on Pickpockets Trend
Temotu Premier Faces Motion of No Confidence
Ministry Pays Tribute to Child
Opposition Leader Pessimistic On Schools Opening
Police Commander Urges Leaders to Solve Religious Differences
Betel-Nut Shortage Hikes Price
Dash8 to Contribute to Tourism Boost
Government to Give Additional Grants to Schools
Central Bank Reports Recurrent Surplus
Government to Enrol More Students in PNG Institutions
Father Bashing Child to Death in Police Custody
Dash8 Moment for Malaitans
Court Remands Teacher Accused of Murder
Dash 8 Aircraft Makes Inaugural Flights
Airline Expects New Aircraft Tomorrow
Celebrations "Quietest in Years": Chief Supt. Ratu
Honiara Enjoys Peaceful New Year Celebrations
Foreign Affairs Officer Sorry for Drunken Rampage
Police Hunt Suspect on Anglican Priest Attack
Governor General Warns of Effects of Global Financial Crisis
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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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