Economy Archive September 2014

Axiom Mining Wins High Court Nickel Case

Axiom Mining has won a David versus Goliath battle in the Solomon Islands High Court with Axiom triumphing over Sumitomo’s claims.
All supplies were delivered to Malaita on board HMAS Labuan. The supplies were unloaded with the help of many community members.

Royal Australian Navy Delivers Supplies to Malaita and the Weather Coast

Earlier last week communities on the Weathercoast and Malaita benefited from an Australian High Commission coordinated delivery of supplies.
“In all developing economies the trajectory begins with its agriculture, if we have a proper policy in place – based on sound research and planning – we could grow this sector and diversify our export base.”

Negative Growth Forecasted for Solomon Islands

The ANZ bank made a substantial downward revision for its economic growth forecast for Solomon Islands, as the full impact of a recent cyclone and flood become more apparent.
The submission also includes permanent housing reconstruction for Temotu communities affected by the 2013 tsunami and earthquake.

Housing Plans for Disaster Prone Areas Awaits Government Endorsement

Housing plans to assist disaster-affected people have been developed, and are awaiting approval and financial support from the government.
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Measles Outbreak Escalates; 2 Child Deaths Confirmed

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) has confirmed that two children died in Honiara last week due to measles related complications.

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