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TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 9:21 AM
The Government has again called for support towards the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, TRC.
Officially opening the third TRC awareness workshop yesterday morning in Gizo, Western Province, Minister for National Unity, Reconciliation and Peace, Sam Iduri appealed to the media to cover TRC activities with the level of sensitivity required in dealing with such a sensitive and emotional issue. The Minister appeals to the media to try and understand the challenges the government, TRC and the people of Solomon Islands face in trying to address a very difficult past. Mr Iduri says while the media has the right to report as they wish, he expresses government's hope...
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Politics
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 8:59 AM
More than five months after their appointments Ratu Jone Madraiwiwi of Fiji and Sophia Macher of Peru will finally be joining the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, TRC, today.
Deputy Secretary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, David Tuhanuku says it has now been confirmed that the two non-national members of the commission are arriving today. Mr Tuhanuku also says the two international commissioners should hopefully join their national counterparts in Auki, Malaita for its provincial stakeholder's workshop. A similar workshop has already been held in Honiara for Guadalcanal. The two expatriate Commissioners have very strong credentials and are both well respected for their tireless efforts in advancing human rights issues in their...
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Economy
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 9:52 AM
Former Guadalcanal militant leader, Joseph Sangu, has testified in public that he has committed himself to the peace process in Solomon Islands.
Sangu, who commanded the respect of fellow Guadalcanal militants during the days of the ethnic tension, said he is now a converted Christian. He had served time in prison for firearms charges relating to the ethnic tension, but since leaving prison Sangu said he is working hard to ensure the country achieves lasting peace. Speaking yesterday during International Peace Day, Sangu said it took him over two years to forgive others. He said he was sorry for victims of the ethnic tension who "do not want to forgive the offenders and as well as for offenders who do...
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Economy
Thursday, August 27, 2009 11:33 AM
About 80 church, women, youth and traditional leaders from all over Guadalcanal province are attending a three day workshop on the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, TRC.
Deputy executive secretary of TRC, David Tuhanuku, says the workshop aims to educate participants on some aspects of the TRC Act, the aims and objectives of the commission and how it will help Solomon Islands and those affected by the ethnic tension. Mr Tuhanuku says at the end of the workshop, the commission will ask for nominations of individuals who will be in the TRC provincial teams in Guadalcanal. He says the TRC has divided Guadalcanal into five zones and each zone will have a team to help the commission to plan its awareness program. He says the...
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Economy
Thursday, June 04, 2009 11:15 AM
Ex-commander of the former Malaita Eagles Force, Jimmy Rasta Lusibaea, says he wants those behind the 1999-2003 ethnic unrest to face the courts instead of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, TRC.
He says those 'big fish' need to be arrested and "should not even be considered to give testimony to the TRC." Mr Lusibaea says evidence relating to the ethnic tension should be treated fairly and testimonies of initiators of the ethnic unrest should be heard before the courts. According to the 2008 Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act, findings and recommendations of the Commission rests with the government of the day. Retired Archbishop, Desmond Tutu, officially launched the TRC on 29 April. Speaking before the Foreign Relations Committee reviewing RAMSI, Mr...
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Tuesday, May 12, 2009 10:03 AM
Murder suspect, Stanley Gitoa, who escaped from lawful detention in 2007, says he will remain in hiding from law enforcement authorities until he is guaranteed the opportunity to speak with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, TRC.
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Friday, May 01, 2009 3:31 PM
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu from South Africa has left Honiara after an eventful three days' visit to the capital
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Thursday, April 30, 2009 9:41 AM
Chairman of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Dean of the Saint Barnabas Cathedral in Honiara, Father Sam Ata, has said he joins other Solomon Islanders who have been calling on government to investigate the root causes of the ethnic tension
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Thursday, April 30, 2009 9:18 AM
Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua says the launch of the Solomon Islands Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) by His Grace Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa is the beginning of a journey towards a peaceful and prosperous Solomon Islands
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009 1:41 PM
Prime Minister Derek Sikua has said today marks an important step in the history of Solomon Islands, especially in the efforts as a nation to deal with a difficult chapter in the country's history - the ethnic conflict.
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009 12:03 PM
An independent filmmaker from Los Angeles in the US, who has been following the life of Archbishop Tutu for the last 15 years, Karen Hayes, says she believes Archbishop Tutu is bringing with him a lot of wisdom from experience
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009 11:53 AM
Noble Peace Prize winner, South African Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, has officially launched the Solomon Islands Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009 10:25 AM
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu from South Africa will today arrive on a historic visit to the Solomon Islands
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Monday, April 27, 2009 8:19 AM
Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua has announced a five-member Truth and Reconciliation Commission to probe the root causes of the recent ethnic unrests between 1998 and 2003.
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Thursday, April 23, 2009 9:29 AM
Chairman of the National Selection Committee of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer today handed over nominees to be formally appointed by the Prime minister
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Tuesday, April 21, 2009 8:52 AM
Archbishop Tutu to Launch TRC on April 29
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Wednesday, April 08, 2009 1:24 PM
Archbishop Tutu to Hold Reconciliation Conference Here
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Tuesday, April 07, 2009 9:46 AM
Nomination for Truth and Reconciliation Commission Closes Wednesday
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Friday, April 03, 2009 2:01 PM
Australia Announces its Support for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009 11:30 AM
Nominations for Truth and Reconciliation Commission Officially Launched
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