News November 2014

Solomon Islands Forests Face Complete Depletion by 2020
A Forestry expert has warned that Solomon Islands forest will inevitably become a “sunset industry” facing almost a complete depletion of forest resources from 2015 up to the late 2020’s. Dr. Shon Cheol-Ho, an expert from the National Forestry Cooperative Federation (NFCF) of Korea revealed the startling condition of the country’s forest industry during a workshop on November... more
Australian High Commissioner Congratulates Solomon Islands on a Successful Election
Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Andrew Byrne, has congratulated the people of Solomon Islands on a successful national election. “I was pleased to see so many Solomon Islanders embracing democracy and exercising their right to vote,” said Mr Byrne. “Election day was well-coordinated and peaceful, and a credit to the work of the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission, the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force and the... more
36 Former MPs Retain Seat
By TONY KANDO
Thirty six former MPs have retained their seat in Parliament. The list includes former Ministers of the Lilo led government and key figures of the opposition bench, which includes Manasseh Sogavare, Mathew Wale, Bodo Dettke and Douglas Ete. Solomon Islands academic, Dr Tarcisius Tara Kabutaulaka, told the national broadcaster, SIBC, that since the retention rate is quite high, "people are perhaps satisfied with how former MPs had performed." “The other... more
One Female MP Elected
By HILDA LAVESI
While the result is still unofficial, the Solomon Islands will most certainly have one female MP sitting in the 10th Parliament – she is Freda Soriacomua for Temotu VATUD. Mrs Soriacomua ousted Clay Forau Soalaoi, a two term MP and a former Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade in the Lilo led government. Mrs Soriacomua becomes only the third woman to enter... more
2014 Election Results Update
The following are results that have been announced by returning officers of various constituencies. WESTERN PROVINCE Gizo Kolombangara – Jimson Tanangada (United Democratic Party) North Vella La Vella – Milner Tozaka (People’s Alliance Party) South Vella La Vella – Qora Alex Lional (Independent) West New Georgia Vona Vona - Silas Kerry Vaqara Tausinga (Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement) North New... more
Lilo Defeated in Major Upset
Axiom Mining Ready for Drilling at Isabel Nickel Project
World Vision Builds Toilets for Ghavaga Kindergarten
Solomon Islanders - the “happiest bunch of people around”
Solomon Islanders Await Election Results
By TONY KANDO
Seeing is believing, says Weary Voter
By HILDA LAVESI, REPORTING FROM AUKI
Voters Want Better Services
By HILDA LAVESI, REPORTING FROM AUKI
Solomon Islands Goes to the Polls
By TONY KANDO
SIEC Welcomes Local Observer Team
SIEC Ready for the National General Election
Australian MPs to Observe National Elections
Calls to Monitor Campaigns
By TONY KANDO
High Court Upholds Integrity Bill
By TONY KANDO
Telekom to Boost Broadband Services
Towards Free and Fair Elections
Suspect Detained Over Saturdays Food Court Attack
By HILDA LAVESI
Solomon Islands Develops Paralympics Development plans for Rio 2016
Businessman Blasts Campaign Tactics
By TONY KANDO
Aviation Talks Resume
Priest Condemns Climate Change Hypocrites
Suspect Detained Over Novice Murder
3,000 Voters Left Out
By TONY KANDO
447 Vie for Political Office
By HILDA LAVESI
Putting Risk on the Map in Solomon Islands
Calls to Ban Alcohol during Elections
By HILDA LAVESI
Claims of Intimidation by Voters
By TONY KANDO
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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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