News October 2007

Tuhanuku Urges Police Head to Listen to Locals' Critics
The Chief Executive Officer of the Transparency Solomon Islands, Joses Tuhanuku, urged the Commissioner of Police to listen to criticisms and comments from people in Solomon Islands. Mr. Tuhanuku told the SIBC that if Police Commissioner, Mohammed Jahir Khan, is serious about improving policing in the country, then he should listen to locals' criticisms and work with RAMSI. Mr. Khan is considering laying charges against Mr. Tuhanuku over claims about... more
GSM Mobile Service Now in Tulagi
Our Telekom has now expanded its mobile coverage to the Central Province capital, Tulagi. The Tulagi BTS was commissioned on the 21st October and system tests were carried out successfully last week. The Breeze Mobile Service will be available for sale at Tulagi Telekom office commencing 5th November. However, those who own mobile phones can now use the service at Tulagi. GSM mobile service coverage area covers an average of 25 kilometers from the base... more
Minister Lilo Delighted with Outcome of Airline Meeting
The Minister of Finance, Gordon Darcy Lilo, is pleased with talks to settle disparities existing between shareholders of the national airline company, Solomon Airlines. A meeting aimed at clearing doubts and differences' existing between senior officials of the airline board and the Investment Corporation of Solomon Islands (ICSI) is being held today following a previous meeting on Monday this week. Mr Lilo said the reconciliation meeting is very... more
Solomon Airlines Workers to Get Wage Rise
SINUW members of the Solomon Airlines have been promised an increase of wages by 6%, as early as Friday, and a further 6% before December. The Solomon Islands National Union of Workers, SINUW, met with the Solomon Airlines Management about the issue and both have agreed in principle that 6% will be paid out by the end of this week and the other half before December. Mr Kagovai said that the union made the announcement in a general meeting this afternoon... more
Marist Tops DJ League
After five matches played, Marist tops the DJ League standings in goal difference against rivals, Koloale. Both Marist and Koloale were tied on 12 points. However, Marist edged Koloale in goal differences to secure the top spot in the tight race for the DJ leagues Premier Division. Hot on their trails are O-League contenders Kossa, sitting at third place with 10 points. Kossa are without the services of some of their key players, Gideon Omokirio,... more
Extended Work Hours for Public Servants
Chinese Satellite Stations Concern Taiwan
Police Conduct Inquiry into Dead Infant
ADB Hosts Workshop to Assist Regional SOEs
Australia to Send Army Reserves to Solomons
CBSI Raises Caution on Proposed Minimum Wage Rise
Disgruntled Security Workers Issue Strike Notice
Malaita Puts Strong Team for Telekom Cup
Under 23 Selection in Process
Solomon Triathletes Race in Australia
Police Come Clean for Honiara
TSI Executive Officer Responds to Charges
Senior Police Officer Attacks Civilian
PM Considers Defamation Charges on TSI Exec Officer
Japan Mission Completes Survey on WWII Soldiers
Fight for Rights of Local Musicians
Major Clean Up Campaign a Success
Wives of Politicians Leave for Taiwan
Narasirato Pan Pipers to Saudi Arabia
Solomons Laws Do Not Recognise Same-Sex Marriage: Oti
Govt Appoints First Female For Top PS Post
Clean Up Campaign In Honiara
Australian Navy Divers Assist Solomons Police
Solomons Stage First Police Open Days
Guadalcanal to Establish Provincial Capital
Breaking Ceremony to Launch Guadalcanal Township
A Tsunami Survivor Recalls Tragedy
Review will Strengthen Gov't - RAMSI Partnership: Oti
Solomon Cup Strictly for Under 23, says SIFF
Gov't Appreciates Forum's Understanding on Review
Four Permanent Secretaries Takes Oath
Taiwan Government Releases Fund
New Zealand Indicates Willingness to Assist Solomons
Transparency SI Delegation Leaves for Bali
Gov't to Pursue Review of Facilitation Act
ADB, Donor Partners Sign Development Agreement in Tonga
Open Days to Showcase Police Life
Changes to Facilitation Act May Destroy RAMSI: Downer
Magistrates Dismiss Robbery Charge on Sir Allan
Fighting Women's Cancer a Challenge to the Nation
Police Charge Woman With Assault
Our Telekom Supports Pink Ribbon Day
New Centre for Burns Creek Youths
Combined Gov't Delegation Trip to Taiwan
KOSSA Downs Laugu in DJ League Match
G-Province Premier Denies Allegations
Dolphins Arrive Safely in Dubai
RAMSI Holds Special Memorial AFL Match
SIPPA Establish Network to Help Rural Health
Trial of Former PM Continues
Women's Trade Fair Opens in Munda
Former Guadalcanal Deputy Premier Warn of Future Unrest
Opposition Should Retract Negative Statements: Kengava
Florence Young Christian School Holds Graduation
Appointment of New Chief Magistrate
Kilu'ufi Hospital to Celebrate 40th Anniversary
No Laws Broken on Lifting of Dolphin Ban: Leni
Don Bosco Farewells Former Rector
Sogavare Pleased with Taiwan Trip.
Lokopio Dismisses Media Reports of Misuse of Funds
Tuna Stock under Threat: Oti
Forum Calls for Support on Climate Change
MPs Should Carry Out Own Survey on RAMSI: Fono
Cleaning Up Provincial Finances
Blue Skies for Pink Ribbons
Taiwan Solar Energy Company Ready to Help SI
Sogavare's Leadership Not Under Any Threat: Ne'e
2009 Elections for Fiji
Tonga Welcomes Pacific Leaders
Dolphins Flown Out Today
Man Killed, Suspect Dies from Knife Wounds
Kemakeza Case Goes Before the Courts
World Cup Rugby to be Televised
Sacking of Airline Board Unnecessary: Huni'ehu
Waipora Promotes Lake Tengano in Taiwan
Fono Deplores Government's Boycott of Forum Meet
Our Telekom and ANZ Signs MOU to Expand to Rural Areas
Bilikiki Prepares for Mighty Brazil
Zion Volleyball Club Receives Help from RAMSI Officer
Consultation Workshop on Draft Early Childhood Policy
Oti Boycotts Forum Leaders Retreat
Women's Basketball Holds One Week Programme
Constitutional Congress Closes for the Year
Taiwan Urges Allies on WEO
Rugby: SI Fijian Community Beaten by Honiara Select
Gov't Seeks to Introduce Free Basic Education
Equal Participation for Taiwan: Pacific Allies
Sogavare Explains Absence from Forum Meet
30 Live Dolphins Bound for Dubai
Isabel Holds Youth Parliament
World Sight Day Celebrated
MPs Acquitted by High Court
Airlines Board Chairman says Contract Justifiable
Sogavare Leaves for Marshalls, Taiwan
Taiwan Gov't Hands Over Hospital Project to Solomons
NCW Response Ludicrous: Caucus
RAMSI Congratulates Fiji on their Independence Day
Taiwanese Health Team to Solomons
Public Reaction to PM's Skip of Pacific Leaders Meet
PM Sogavare Explains Absence in Pacific Leaders Forum
Prime Minister Should Attend Forum Meet: Huni'ehu
Police Settle Land Issue Dispute Peacefully
Australian Youth Ambassador Farewelled
New Executive for Laucala-based Solomons Students
New Heritage Park Hotel in Solomons
PM Sogavare Boycotts Pacific Leaders Meeting
New Justice and Legal Affairs Minister Sworn-In
New Curriculum for Teachers
Orientation Workshop for SIPPA
Wins Through A Loss
Canberra's Negative Reaction Expected: Oti
We Are Not Out to Destroy RAMSI: Oti
Kemakeza Testifies at Riot Inquiry
Gov't Seeks to Reduce School Fees
Aus. High Commision Office Assists Various Sports
PM Supports Taiwan's Desire for UN Recognition
Russia Expresses Regional Interest (PNG)
Back to Basics and Do Them Well: SICTU Briefing
RAMSI Survey Questionable - Caucus
High Demand for Betel Nut Fruit-Leaf
Govt and UN Reviews Proposed 2008 - 2012 Action Plan
Govt Terminates Contract with SkyAirWorld Airline
Women's Basketball Program in Honiara
Gov't Introduces New Financial Scheme
High-Level Review Meeting in Honiara
Downer: 'Think of the Ordinary People'
Oti's Claim Untrue: Hooton
Opposition MPs Not Switching
Our Telekom Helps Kilu'ufi Hospital
GPPOL Registers Membership with SINUW
SINUW Calls on Govt. to Ratify ILO Convention
Success Depend on Willingness and Commitment: Principal
Lilo Orders Investigation into Peoples Survey
Stone Attacks Force Police Withdrawal
Police Charge Men for Attempted Murder
Nate Heartsoa Promises Fourth Album
Honiara Roads Undergo 'Facelift'
Agriculture Funds Ready to Roll
"Defining Terrorism More Difficult than Deploring it"
Oti Speaks on RAMSI at the UN Meet
Possible Threat in PNG over Moti Affair (PNG)
Report to Assist in Doing Business in the Region
Taiwan Releases Rural Development Fund
Constitutional Congress Meets Today
Foreign Minister Oti Meets Fiji's Prime Minister
Training for Disaster Instructors
Opinions All Opinions
Letters to the Editor All Letters
Call to Reduce Common Nuisance in Honiara.
By GEOFFREY MAURIASI USP, Lacuala Campus, Fiji
Anti Corruption Bill
By CHARLES KOULI Gizo, Western Province
Lessons from France World Cup Victory
By JAQUE FRIEDMAN New Zealand
Papua New Guinea beers won in Berlin 2018
By SERGEY MOSIN Papua New Guinea
Soccer is great!
By STEVE K. AKACHI Capetown, South Africa

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