News April 2008

Sky is the Limit for the Happy Islanders
Living the laid back lifestyle and being content with what is offered is known for the happy-going Solomon Islanders. For a lot of the locals termed as "masta lius", who are those either non-educated or unemployed, doing nothing does not affect their happiness. Taking a walk down Honiara city, Solomon Times met up with a young man carrying a video screen through the streets. The obvious oddness of it all attracted public curiosity, Solomon Times included, who... more
Climate Change Linked to Global Food Shortage
The Secretary General of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States, Sir John Kaputin, has joined world leaders in pleading for an urgent action to address the growing global food shortage crisis. Speaking at ACP Preparatory Meeting of the First Southern Regional Meeting of the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly, this week, in Windhoek, Namibia, Sir John admitted that the food shortage problem has hit hard on ACP states. He said many ACP States... more
Employer Refuse Workers' Redundacy Payments
Frustrated workers of the Wings Shipping Company are complaining of waiting too long for their redundancy package payment. The eight workers who speak on the condition of anonymity said they have been made redundant a month ago and still waiting for payment. One worker said they were told reason to delay was because the business owner, who is prominent in the local business field, did not agree to some of the conditions required in the package. Disgruntled... more
Workshop Discuss Women and Disability
A representative of the "Women with Disability Group" Mrs. Cyrene Aonima has just arrived from a one week workshop in Samoa on 'The Pacific Disability Forum'. Solomon Times was informed that the workshop mainly focused on issues women face in the Pacific region, which included disability. Mrs. Aonima said the conference discussed on barriers holding back women with disability and ways to tackle them. She added that policies have been rectified to support people... more
Fashion and Attitude Changes
Locals in the Solomons are blaming outside influence for rapid changes in character and respect for one another in the country, particularly among the younger generation. While the worried elder citizens voice concerns, the younger generation think otherwise on what they describe as "the changing world". On a random street interview with youths, some say it is fun to "look like famous people in the magazine and in the movies". "We are in the 21st century so... more
RAMSI says Thank You Very Much to Marshall Islands
Motion against Premier Salani Deferred
Andrew Mua, New Honiara City Lord Mayor
Addressing Core Problem to Social Issues
Prime Minister Sikua Receives Report on April 2006 Riot
Asia-Pacific Region Will Miss MDGs If 'Gaps' Are Not Filled Immediately
Low Turnout at Tonga Elections
Solomon Airlines Domestic Services Down with More Flight Cancellations
Beauty Sleeps in the Wrong Spot
Banging Up on the Streets of Honiara
Selling Birds for a Living
Government Puts Measures to Protect Forests
Kakabona Women Receive Training in Tourism and Hospitality
Kossa FC, on the Verge of a Historical Trip to Japan
Shoppers in Solomon Islands Face High Prices
Air Marshall Islands Airborne Again
Child-Friendly Police Reach the Provinces
Tuvalu Ratifies Trade Agreement
Health Equipment for People of Gizo
Solomons Government Increases Legal Minimum Wage Rate
Prostitution Concerns School Principals
Dawn Service Marks ANZAC Day
Tragic End for Solomons Student
Tuna Species under Threat: Green Peace
World War II Veteran Visits Solomon Islands After 60 Years
Darcy Calls on DFNs to Use Sustainable Methods
Green Peace Proposes Logging Alternative
MV Esperanza Visits Honiara
Forum to Monitor Nauru Elections
ADB to Take New Steps in Safeguard Policy Update after Worldwide Consultations
UN Launches Joint Office in Solomon Islands
Totori Breaks into US Market
RAMSI Builds Bridge from Isabel to Sydney
Honiara City Mayor Election Postponed
Tight Security in Place for O' League Final
New Malaria Tablets Introduced in Solomon Islands
Lilo Seeks Innovative Approaches to Land Reform
Fiji's New Elections Boss Withdraws
Foreign Policy Should be Driven by Rational Dialogue: Wale
Giving Young People Space to Talk
Alert, But Not Alarmed
Australian Scientist Optimistic about Diamond on Malaita
Western Provincial Club Championship Kicks Off
Solomons Rugby Conducts Rural Training
Bulk Assistance towards Solomons Health Sector
Calls on Government to Build Care Centres
Need for Discipline on Young Students
Solomon Islands Economy Expects to Grow: CBSI Governor Hou
SINTA to Launch Counselling Programme in Schools
Ne'e Blames Serious Social Problems for Rise in Prostitution
No Probe in Solomons Prostitution
Launch of the Health Sector Support Program
Transforming City and Nation to Positive Changes
Gifted Woman to Heal the Sick
Taiwan Embassy in Honiara Supports Kossa FC
Lyrics Barking Out Wrong Signals
Beautification for Positive Community Change
Solomons to Attend Disability Forum
Nomination for New City Mayor
Rural Development in the Solomon Islands - On Hold
Fiji Appoints New Zealander as Elections Supervisor
Calling for Rain
Council Meeting Votes Mayor Out
Protecting Solomons' Sovereignty and its People: Prime Minister Sikua
Credit Union Workshop for Business Holders
The Future of Children is Today - a Fresh Style of Justice for Young People
Australia and ADB Pilot a Financing Innovation to Support Good Governance
Local Artist to Release New Album and Tour Australia
Bridging Partnership, Japan and Solomons
PM Spells out Government's Vision
Colourful and Melodious Cultural Wedding of Lord Howe
Process of Grooming a 'Ramo'
Communicating With the Spirits
No Bride Price for Shortland Islands
Sepik Spots up for Selection
Betel Nut Chewing Endangers Reefs
U.S. EPA honors Pacific Southwest environmental hero from American Samoa
Sogavare Blames the Bureaucratic Process
Government Committed to Improve Public Service
First Solomons Female Pilot Resigns
Turkey Forms Relations with the Region
Pacific Islanders could be New Class of Refugees
SICCI Concerned with Lack of Consultation in Mines and Minerals Act Amendment
Goverment to Set Up Land Reform Centres in the Provinces
Quiet Meet in Fiji for Three
Ranger Secures Sixth Position in HFA
Setting the 'Determined Price' for Logs is Not a Job for MPs: TSI
Varikanas in the Western Solomons
Clinics Receive 'Facelift' to Appeal to Youth
Tourist Fined Thousands for Moai Damage
Taiwan Donates Clothes to Tsunami Victims
International Relations "Very Important": Prime Minister Sikua
Solomons Rugby Selection for 2008
Police Help with Reconciliation
Joint Effort to Address Rise in Prostitution
Issues Raised Over USP $2m Wages
Women's Council Meet to Discuss Exploitation of Girls
Asian Mafia Alleged to be in Solomon Islands
Malaita Premier Cautious about Group's Request
Tenakoga and Florence Young Bound for New Caledonia
Legal Draftsman Appointed
Tourism Ministry Set in Motion Plans for 2008
Government Committed to Build Temotu Airstrip
ADB Launches New Long-Term Strategy
Solomon Islands Prison Service Assists Visale Local Community
KOSSA FC to Host First Leg of O-League Finals
Preserving Culture through Music
Remove Non-performing Public Officers: Oti
Police Investigate Killing
Solomons Parliament Pass 2008 Budget
Soccer: Naha Goes Down to Walas
Ma'asina Forum Wants Independence for Malaita
Public Lashes Out at Arrest of Women on Fishing Vessels
Salted Fish Banned From Honiara Main Market
Security Crucial for Investment: Manetoali
NDMO Welcomes Proposed Commission of Inquiry
Pentecost Star is Handwritten
South Florida Also Enjoys Kava
Drug Dealer Arrested
Transparency Solomon Islands Changes Executive Officer
More Than Just a Tree
Operation 'Clean Harbour' Continues
Heavy Rain Floods Honiara
SIFF Competition to Select Oceania Football Federation Players
Lite Life Hits the Shelves
Guadalcanal Has New Ship
Casual Workers Bound for New Zealand
Infrastructure Opens Up Development: PM Tells Parliament
PNG to Supply Liquefied Natural Gas
Funds for Tsunami Victims
Gold Reports Attracting Attention to Region
KOSSA Gets Rousing Reception on Return
Two New Legislators Sworn in
Australia Offers Scholarship for Tertiary Studies
The Tsunami Disaster, One Year Later
Candle Light for Tsunami Victims
Police Retrieve Government Vehicles
Minister Calls on Aid Donors to be Flexible
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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