http://www.solomontimes.com/latest-news.aspx Solomon Islands News Feed provided by Solomon Times Online. All rights reserved. en-us Thu, 17 May 2012 12:19:51 GMT Thu, 17 May 2012 12:19:51 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Callidus Solutions RSS Generator 2.0 http://www.solomontimes.com/images/sto.jpg http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=6951 Prime Minister, Gordon Darcy Lilo, says his government does not support commercial whaling by any country but will support Japan's scientific whaling programme. Thu, 17 May 2012 09:09:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=6951 http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=6950 The Prime Minister has stood-down his police protection unit from the Honiara Hotel saying he is opting for other arrangements in order to cut costs. Thu, 17 May 2012 08:01:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=6950 http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=6947 Friday 11 May 2012, Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC), Suva, Fiji - Pacific Islands join other small islands developing states in supporting the Sustainable Energy for All initiative Wed, 16 May 2012 08:18:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=6947 http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=6949 The International Monetary Fund says it is impressed with current economic developments in the Solomon Islands. Wed, 16 May 2012 08:11:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=6949 http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=6948 The Australian Government says it will provide an estimated 1.8 billion Solomon Islands dollars in official development assistance to Solomon Islands in 2012-13. Wed, 16 May 2012 08:06:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=6948 http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=6946 PRESS STATEMENT - 14th May 2012 - The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is seeking to reduce its carbon emissions by 500 tonnes annually with anticipated savings of approximately US$486,000 in diesel costs per year through the use of renewable energy. Tue, 15 May 2012 09:00:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=6946 http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=6945 A workshop is being held in the Solomon Islands to help medium and smaller sized accomodation operators get up to speed with their online presence. Mon, 14 May 2012 08:53:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=6945 http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=6943 Port Vila, Vanuatu, 13th May 2012 - There has been a call for sustainability and coordination of development resources in the education sector in the Pacific region as the 9th Forum Education Ministers' Meeting (FEdMM) gets underway in Port Vila, Vanuatu. Mon, 14 May 2012 08:44:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=6943 http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=6944 Finance and Treasury Minister Rick Hou says Cabinet has endorsed the first Debt Management Strategy for the country. Mon, 14 May 2012 07:57:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=6944 http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=6942 A successful public-private partnership in Cook Islands is helping the country realise its plans to revitalise agriculture by developing organic farming. The partnership is this week (3-8 May) being highlighted at a meeting of the Pacific Organic and Ethical Trade Community (POETCom) in Papeete, French Polynesia. Fri, 11 May 2012 08:30:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=6942 http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=6941 The Office of Prime Minister confirms that Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has formally lodged a complaint with the police against Dr. Derek Sikua, alleging criminal defamation. Thu, 10 May 2012 08:23:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=6941 http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=6940 Health authorities have today announced six confirmed cases of rubella all aged between 6 and 15 years old. Thu, 10 May 2012 07:23:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=6940 http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=6939 PRESS STATEMENT - 8th May 2012 - Law enforcement experts from the Pacific are exploring opportunities to strengthen information management and sharing for enhanced service-delivery. Wed, 09 May 2012 07:47:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=6939 http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=6937 Mr George Petro, of the Vanuatu NGO and Theatre Group Wan Smol Bag, has been recognised internationally for his tireless efforts in turtle conservation in his country. Tue, 08 May 2012 08:00:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=6937 http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=6938 Downer New Zealand, a New Zealand construction company, has won a contract of USD$20 million to improve transport links in Solomon Islands Western Province. Tue, 08 May 2012 07:59:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=6938