News July 2013

Futsal Loss a Wake-Up Call
The Solomon Islands Futsal coach Dickson Kadau says his side’s disappointing performance at the Oceania Invitational tournament in Auckland is a massive wake-up call. The Kurukuru mixed wins over New Caledonia and Vanuatu with defeats against New Zealand and Malaysia to finish in fifth place in the eight team tournament. It comes eight months after an impressive showing at the World Cup in Thailand, where they recorded an historic win over Guatemala. ... more
PNG and Solomons Look to Strengthen Ties in Trade
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has highlighted the importance of building a strong private sector relationship between Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea (PNG). In a brief courtesy call to his office by the PNG trade minister Richard Maru yesterday, Mr Lilo said it is important for the Solomon Islands to look to its Melanesian brothers like PNG to increase the dimension of trade. “It is vital that there is quality engagement in... more
Biometric Voter Registration to be Conducted
To prepare for Parliamentary elections in 2014, the government of Solomon Islands has hired Canadian firm Electoral Services International Inc. (ESI) to undertake electronic Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) exercise. The Ministry of Home Affairs in Solomon Islands entrusted ESI of Ottawa, Canada with the comprehensive task of registering voters, cleaning up the present voters' roll and producing a clean voters' list for the countries Electoral Commission... more
SICCI Welcomes PNG Trade and Investment Mission
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry says the current PNG trade and investment mission to the country bodes well for business relationships between the two countries. SICCI Chief Executive Officer Jerry Tengemoana will be speaking at today’s talks on the business environment and opportunities and says the current mission sets the scene for PNG’s... more
New Zealand Extends Support
A team of New Zealanders are currently in the Solomon Islands to provide humanitarian support in various communities of the country. Three ships and more than 700 defence personnel have arrived in the Solomon Islands to deliver humanitarian assistance and develop the nation's disaster preparedness. New Zealand is leading the planning and conduct of the Pacific Partnership 2013 activities in the nation, and has more than 150 Defence Force personnel on... more
Pearl Harbor Arrives for Partnership Projects
Financial Institutions Bill Introduced
Hospital Make Do With Limited Doctors
Strike Called Off After Court Order
Local Coast Watchers Recognized
Pacific Sports Partnership Recipients Announced
Fisherman Plans to Resume Dolphin Export
Vanuatu and Solomons Commit to Strengthening Ties
Ministry of Environment Now Has Permanent Secretary
Kola Reinstated Following Allegations
Solomons Could Play Role With Asylum Seekers
New Zealand and Solomon Islands Held Bilaterals
Local Police Demonstrate Skills to Leaders
Civil Society Discuss Sustainable Peace
Australia Commits to Treating Avoidable Blindness
RAMSI Launches Video Documentary
Solomons Stunned with Loss
Scholar to Bring History to Life
Asylum Seekers Topic Discussed
Future Commonwealth Head Introduced
Papua Police Ban on New Mag Illegal – PFF
By PACIFIC FREEDOM FORUM
Honiara Rugby to Begin in August
Training Held for Solar Technicians
Key to be Here for RAMSI Anniversary
Wini Wins Gold
Nurses and Nurse Aids in South Malaita receive Health Training
By CHRISTINA MUGE, IN AFIO, SOUTH MALAITA
Talent Aplenty in Futsal Showdown
Marles Receive Highest Solomon Award
Transparency Conducts Workshop in Malaita
Solomon Islanders Speak Through Survey
Fijian Forces Praised Over Solomon Visit
RAMSI Anniversary Expect Highlevel Attendance
Winning the War Against Neglected Tropical Diseases
By WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO)
Business Visits Raise Tourism Rates
Samoa Urged to Halt Plans for New Media Council – PFF
By PACIFIC FREEDOM FORUM
Teachers Go on Strike Again
Ngele Presents Credentials
New Zealander in Solomons as Volunteer
Logging Companies Close Account
Visitors Bureau Holds Marketing Conference
Prinnie Performs for RAMSI Troops
SINTA Creates Another Strike Threat
RAMSI Anniversary Preparations Underway
Youth Programme Battles it on Court
Concerns Raised Over Limited Tax Awareness
Integration Important for Climate Change and Disaster Management
Inland Revenue Warns Property Owners
Combining Sciences is Critical for Effective Risk Reduction
By SECRETARIAT OF THE PACIFIC COMMUNITY
Fijian Soldiers Remembered
Community Volunteers Trained
Solomon Visit Described as "Wonderful Experience"
Solomons Vulnerable to Sea Level Rise
Sri Lanka and Solomons Establish Relationship
Bainimarama to Attend Independence Celebrations
World Vision Assists Care Centre
New Australian Volunteers Arrive
People Encouraged to Have Supsup Gardens
Malaita Outer Islanders Call for Resettlement
RAMSI Defence Ends Mission
NPF Members to Receive Bonus
Rural Church Receive Helping Hand
Criminal Investigators Requested to Receive Corruption Cases
Corruption Remains A Problem
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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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