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Monday, May 17, 2010 2:46 PM
The tribal communities of Bahomea, Malango, Ghaobata and Vulolo in Central Guadalcanal have been congratulated for allowing the use of their renewable energy resources for the greater benefit of Solomon Islands.
Last week, chiefs of those communities have signed an agreement with the World Bank, the European Investment Corporation and the national government for the commencement of a feasibility study on the Tina river hydro-project in Central Guadalcanal. The Prime Minister, Dr Derek Sikua, has called for mutual respect from both the landowning tribes and their people and from the international donors who will be developing the project. The European Commission Charge de Affaires, Abdul Aziz-Mbaye thanked the people for allowing their renewable energy resources, saying they have...
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Economy
Monday, February 01, 2010 9:00 AM
A landowner in West Guadalcanal is asking the government to pay $30,000 dollars in compensation for damages to property.
The claim came after the old Poha bridge was repaired by the ministry of infrastructure last week, after massive damages caused by the recent torrential rain. The Landowner, Daniel Kikile, says the cutting of a new road beside the old Poha Bridge for vehicles to pass through damaged their properties. He said this includes sago palm trees and natural vegetation. Mr Kikile says the new road also "contaminated the river downstream which they rely on for cooking, washing and drinking." Ministry officials declined to comment stating that the road "was built out...
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Wednesday, August 19, 2009 12:37 PM
The Commission of Inquiry on land transactions and acquisition on Guadalcanal prior to the ethnic tension era is expected to start soon.
Two members of the commission from Fiji and Vanuatu were due in Honiara yesterday. They are Pastor Manua Rabuka from Fiji and Stephen Tahi from Vanuatu. The Chairman of the commission, Mr Brian Brenton from Papua New Guinea is due in Honiara at the weekend. Mr Brenton had formerly chaired the Commission of Inquiry into the April rioting in Honiara in 2006. Prime Minister, Doctor Derek Sikua had appointed the Commission of Inquiry on the transaction and acquisition of land on Guadalcanal prior to the ethnic tension. Government made the...
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:25 AM
Guadalcanal Premier Stephen Panga says the province continues to pursue and implement important programs in respect of reconciliation and furthering the healing process within the province.
Mr Panga says the province and the Ministry of National Unity, Reconciliation and Peace have discussed an initiative called the Sycamore Tree Project. He says the project hinges on repentance and forgiveness which targets victims and perpetrators who have been affected in the conflict. Mr Panga says as a new initiative taken from the Bougainville Crisis, the project aims to address reconciliation and healing in accordance with the customs and cultures of Guadalcanal. He says project facilitators will conduct counseling workshops for both the victims and...
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Tuesday, May 19, 2009 9:55 AM
Construction work is expected to start soon on the development of Doma township, West Honiara.
Premier of Guadalcanal Province, Stephen Panga, says a three man team has arrived from Fiji to help the provincial government finalize physical planning before work starts on the provincial capital township. He says the provincial government is keen to have a township built in a neater physical layout to avoid problems faced by most townships in the country where there are no proper physical plans. He says the overseas team's engagement in the project was made through the Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional strengthening. He says actual...
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Wednesday, May 06, 2009 3:13 PM
The Central Guadalcanal bye election will be held today, with many predicting the return of former MP Peter Shanel
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009 1:34 PM
There is no road access past Bokokibo River on northeast Guadalcanal
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Monday, March 23, 2009 2:00 PM
As those villagers affected by the floods return to some sense of normalcy, the National Disaster Council (NDC) promised that it will continue with its food distribution programme
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Friday, March 20, 2009 9:44 AM
The effect of the February floods has left the people of West Guadalcanal with an unhappy legacy.
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Thursday, March 19, 2009 4:20 PM
Guadalcanal provincial premier Stephen Panga urges his people to give leaders the respect they deserve
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Monday, March 02, 2009 2:39 PM
People living in villages beyond Aruligo are now beginning to live life normally after being affected by the recent floods that destroyed countless homes and killed at least 13 people
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009 9:20 AM
A landowner has questioned the credibility and capability of the ASG Mining Group, as it re-opens the gold ridge mining project
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Monday, February 23, 2009 7:29 AM
The National Government congratulated rural rice farmers in the Guadalcanal Plains for a fine achievement in rice farming
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Friday, February 20, 2009 9:14 AM
The United States, working through the USAID Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance and the Solomon Islands Red Cross, will provide $50,000 U.S. dollars of assistance to people affected by the recent flooding disaster in the Solomon Islands
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Friday, December 12, 2008 1:28 PM
The Mataga Clinic in Central Guadalcanal, one of the first implemented project of the Guadalcanal Province, received one set of two way radio including a solar panel
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Friday, November 28, 2008 9:42 AM
New Life with God: Former Militant
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Tuesday, November 18, 2008 3:07 PM
Villagers Plea for Clean Water
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Thursday, October 30, 2008 7:35 AM
Guadalcanal Peace and Reconciliation Committee Meets
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Tuesday, September 09, 2008 3:42 PM
Guadalcanal Council of Women President Condemns Arrest
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Monday, June 02, 2008 7:25 AM
Guadalcanal Unprepared for National Reconciliation: Shanel
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Wednesday, May 14, 2008 4:03 PM
Fono Reassures People of South Guadalcanal of Rehabilitation Package
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Wednesday, May 07, 2008 7:04 PM
Finding Solutions for All: RIPEL Chairman
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Tuesday, May 06, 2008 3:25 PM
Mover of Motion Turns Premier for Guadalcanal
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Tuesday, May 06, 2008 11:01 AM
Election for New Guadalcanal Premier
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Friday, May 02, 2008 1:38 PM
Guadalcanal Premier Ousted in No-Confidence Vote
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Thursday, May 01, 2008 4:52 PM
Salani No Confidence Motion for the People: Panga
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Wednesday, April 30, 2008 2:44 PM
Motion against Premier Salani Deferred
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Thursday, April 03, 2008 1:32 PM
Guadalcanal Has New Ship
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Friday, February 08, 2008 4:35 PM
East Guadalcanal Parliamentarian on Marau Dispute
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Tuesday, February 05, 2008 9:31 AM
Guadalcanal Provincial Disaster Committee Assures Flood Victims of Assistance
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Friday, February 01, 2008 1:05 PM
New Hospital Brings Joy to Women of Tetere
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Friday, January 25, 2008 4:22 PM
Guadalcanal People not Happy with New Mall: Deputy Premier Tovusia
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Monday, January 07, 2008 8:38 PM
Team Assesses Flooding
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Monday, November 26, 2007 12:03 PM
Guadalcanal Football Association President Lash Out at Major Companies for Lack of Support
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Wednesday, November 21, 2007 12:03 PM
Political Instability Worrying for Guadalcanal: Tovosia
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Tuesday, October 30, 2007 1:33 PM
Japan Mission Completes Survey on WWII Soldiers
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Friday, October 26, 2007 1:40 PM
Guadalcanal to Establish Provincial Capital
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Friday, October 26, 2007 12:04 PM
Breaking Ceremony to Launch Guadalcanal Township
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Tuesday, October 23, 2007 10:17 AM
G-Province Premier Denies Allegations
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Monday, October 22, 2007 11:18 AM
Former Guadalcanal Deputy Premier Warn of Future Unrest
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Monday, September 24, 2007 11:52 AM
Guadalcanal Landowners Put Notice to Halt Development
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Sunday, August 19, 2007 7:56 AM
Former Militant Arrested
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Friday, August 03, 2007 8:30 AM
PM Calls for United Approach by Guadalcanal on Demands
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Thursday, August 02, 2007 2:21 PM
Prime Minister Commends Guadalcanal
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Thursday, July 26, 2007 2:39 PM
Guadalcanal MPs Sticking with Government
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Saturday, July 14, 2007 10:05 AM
Guadalcanal Landowners Suspend Talks on Gold Mining
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Friday, July 13, 2007 10:58 AM
Flooding Affect Communities in North Guadalcanal
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Wednesday, July 11, 2007 10:09 AM
Guadalcanal Premier Speaks Out Against Government
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Thursday, July 05, 2007 11:49 AM
Guadalcanal Man Concerned Over Choice of Contractor
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Tuesday, May 08, 2007 1:44 PM
Guadalcanal Chiefs meet in Honiara
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Wednesday, May 02, 2007 4:59 PM
Guadalcanal Chiefs plan reconciliation
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