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Tuesday, August 31, 2010 10:10 AM
Prime Minister Danny Philip has hailed New Zealand for its ongoing cooperation and assistance programs to Solomon Islands.
Prime Minister Philip held talks with visiting New Zealand Foreign Minister Honorable Murray McCully and his parliamentary delegation during a brief visit to Honiara yesterday. At the meeting, Hon McCully congratulated Prime Minister Philip for his election victory as the two leaders discussed issues of common interest between the two countries. Prime Minister Philip acknowledged the visit - describing it as a symbol of close relations between our two countries and peoples, as well as New Zealand's proactive engagement with countries in the region, including Solomon...
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Economy
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 8:43 AM
Care-taker Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua has officially opened the Solomon Islands Mission to Fiji with the unveiling of a plaque, in Suva, yesterday morning.
Speaking at the event, Prime Minister Sikua said the formal establishment of the chancery office is a significant milestone after thirty years of formal diplomatic relations between Solomon Islands and Fiji. He said Fiji is a very "strategic location for the region and the country views the role of the Suva mission as having three purposes, including the purpose of protecting the interests of Solomon Islands citizens and providing consular services to them, working or studying in Fiji." He said in terms of business and development, Fiji is the only other forum island...
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Economy
Tuesday, July 06, 2010 9:06 AM
Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State of the United States of America, has congratulated the Solomon Islands on its Independence Day.
"On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I congratulate the people of the Solomon Islands on the 32nd Anniversary of your Independence this July 7," Mrs Clinton said in a statement. Mrs Clinton said that such an important occasion is an opportunity not only to celebrate ones history but also "to reaffirm the ties between our two nations." "We work together as partners on many issues of common concern and global importance, including promoting peace and reconciliation, combating climate change, protecting fisheries and the environment, and advancing the...
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Economy
Monday, June 28, 2010 9:24 AM
Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Dr, Derek Sikua, has described the Pacific-Arab Summit as a historic event and a unique opportunity for Pacific Island countries to exchange views and dialogue with the Arab World on the prospects for cooperation between the two regions.
He said it is historic and unique because it is the first time that Pacific Island Countries and Arab World Leaders have met to discuss potential areas for cooperation between both regions. Dr. Sikua also paid tribute to the Government of the United Arab Emirates for its vision behind the Pacific Partnership Program initiative, which the UAE Foreign Minister launched when he visited the Pacific Island countries including Solomon Islands, early this year. This initiative was launched and established with an initial funding of US$50 million, to be managed by the Abu Dhabi...
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Economy
Monday, June 28, 2010 9:00 AM
Solomon Islands' Minister of Planning and Aid Coordination, Hon. Steve Abana last week signed the Second Revised Cotonou Agreement in a historic event in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, at the close of the 35th Session of the ACP-EU Council of Ministers.
Mr Abana was amongst the first ACP leaders to sign the revised agreement in a colorful event witnessed by hundreds of ministers, ambassadors and senior officials from the ACP and EU countries. Mr Abana said that it was a historic event and being amongst the first ministers to pen the agreement showed the depth in the relationship the government of Solomon Islands has with the EU. He added that it was a special event for the people of Solomon Islands as the revision was launched during its Presidency of the ACP Group early last year. The minister stressed that...
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Friday, June 18, 2010 10:44 AM
Prime Minister Derek Sikua is leading a government delegation to attend the Pacific-Arab Summit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from the 23rd - 24th of this month
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Tuesday, June 08, 2010 11:51 AM
Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua will lead a government delegation to attend the Pacific Arab Summit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates towards the end of this month
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Thursday, June 03, 2010 3:07 PM
Two Solomon Islanders will be travelling to Israel on Friday under a short term scholarship programme
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Friday, May 28, 2010 11:07 AM
The European Union says Solomon Islands' qualification for extra funding of almost $160 million dollars reflects EU's increasing trust in its commitment to essential reforms
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010 8:16 AM
The Solomon Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, William Haomae and Papua New Guinea's Minister of Justice Ano Pala have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on PNG's Judicial Assistance to Solomon Islands
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010 8:10 AM
Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua has praised Papua New Guinea Investors for injecting millions of dollars into the Solomon Islands economy over the last seven years
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Wednesday, May 19, 2010 3:02 PM
Prime Minister Derek Sikua will officially open Solomon Islands High commission Chancery building in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on Friday
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Friday, May 14, 2010 7:20 AM
European Investment Bank has agreed to provide technical assistance for renewable energy development to the Solomon Islands government.
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Monday, May 10, 2010 12:38 PM
Permanent Representative of Republic of Cyprus to the United Nations, Ambassador Minas Hadjimichael and the Permanent Representative of the Solomon Islands to the United Nations Mr Collin D. Beck signed, on 5 May, an agreement for the establishment of diplomatic relations between Cyprus and the Solomon Islands.
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Monday, May 10, 2010 12:28 PM
A Solomon Islands Government Delegation left Solomon Islands for Papua New Guinea over the weekend on a study visit to the Papua New Guinea/Indonesian Border.
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Friday, May 07, 2010 10:29 AM
Solomons Expands Relationship to UAE
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Tuesday, March 30, 2010 8:07 AM
Taiwan is No Longer Competing With China: President Ma
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Thursday, March 25, 2010 9:52 AM
Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeo Arrives in Solomon Islands
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010 11:11 AM
Japan and Solomons Continue to Strengthen Ties
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Monday, March 15, 2010 1:16 PM
Royal New Zealand Air Force Passes Through Solomons
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Thursday, March 11, 2010 11:10 AM
PM Hails Latest Trip as a Success
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Tuesday, March 09, 2010 7:33 AM
Taiwan Ambassador Releases 2010 RCDF
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Monday, March 08, 2010 7:00 AM
PNG High Commissioner Recalled
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Friday, March 05, 2010 11:14 AM
Diplomats Sworn In
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Thursday, March 04, 2010 9:45 AM
New Malaysian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands
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Tuesday, March 02, 2010 9:27 AM
Reveal Your Sources: Honorary Consul General
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Monday, March 01, 2010 9:38 AM
Government Asked to Switch Diplomats or Loose Programme
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Thursday, February 25, 2010 9:00 AM
New French Ambassador to Solomon Islands
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010 9:40 AM
New Zealand Foreign Minister Arrives Today
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Tuesday, February 09, 2010 2:17 PM
PM Sikua Expresses Deep Appreciation in Favour of Taiwan Funded Complex
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Monday, February 08, 2010 8:57 AM
PNG Paper Critical of Diplomat
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Friday, February 05, 2010 9:30 AM
Solomon Islands and Portugal Establishes Bilateral Cooperation
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Tuesday, February 02, 2010 9:28 AM
Foreign Affairs Office Awaits Traffic Accident Report
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Friday, November 20, 2009 9:46 AM
US Diplomat Speaks on Iranian Funding Saga
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Thursday, November 19, 2009 9:17 AM
Solomon Islands Must Stay True to its Friends: Sogavare
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009 2:48 PM
Israeli Official Visits Solomon Islands Seeking Answers
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Tuesday, October 20, 2009 8:48 AM
Disaster Prevention Network Project Signed
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Tuesday, October 13, 2009 7:53 AM
Sir Somare Receives the Star Award
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Monday, September 07, 2009 1:17 PM
Malaysian Consul-General Helps Hospitals
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Monday, September 07, 2009 9:31 AM
Solomon Islands Donates Money to Taiwan Typhoon Victims
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Friday, August 21, 2009 3:27 PM
PM Sikua Welcomes New PNG High Commissioner
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Wednesday, July 01, 2009 7:13 AM
Solomon Islands and PNG Conclude Border Talks
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Friday, June 05, 2009 8:51 AM
Attack on Minister Haomae Deceiving
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009 1:43 PM
PM Sikua Seeks More Funding Assistance from Japan
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Friday, May 15, 2009 4:28 PM
New Zealand Appoints New High Commissioner to Solomon Islands
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Monday, March 30, 2009 10:04 AM
Solomons Moves to Establish Economic Cooperation with Asia
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Thursday, March 19, 2009 8:49 AM
Australia and Britain Assist Solomon Islands to Get Fit
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009 3:07 PM
Illegal Crossing in PNG - Solomon Islands Border
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009 2:27 PM
Solomon Community in Fiji Wants to Return Home
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Friday, January 30, 2009 9:45 AM
New Zealand Aid Program is the Best: PM Sikua
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Thursday, January 29, 2009 12:24 PM
Pacific Forum Leaders in Solomons
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Thursday, January 29, 2009 9:02 AM
Prime Minister Key Plans to Help Blind in Solomons
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Wednesday, January 28, 2009 9:54 AM
Forum Leaders to Visit Solomons
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Wednesday, December 17, 2008 11:46 AM
ROC and NRH Farewell Doctor and Nurse
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Tuesday, December 02, 2008 1:46 PM
Korean Ambassador Presents Credentials
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Tuesday, December 02, 2008 12:33 PM
Israel Looking to Establish Honorary Consul
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Monday, December 01, 2008 3:21 PM
Seasonal Workers Can Now Be Monitored
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Wednesday, November 26, 2008 8:52 AM
Israeli Ambassador Visits Solomon Islands
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Thursday, November 20, 2008 9:14 AM
Government Officer Awaits Verdict
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Monday, November 10, 2008 1:03 PM
British High Commissioner Recieves Solomon Medal
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Monday, November 03, 2008 7:40 AM
Iran Foreign Minister Pledges Technical Assistance to SI
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Friday, October 31, 2008 10:32 AM
Government Defends Move Towards Iran
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008 12:11 PM
Solomon Islands to Establish Ties with Iran?
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008 8:52 AM
Solomon Islands Deepens Ties with Belgium
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Friday, October 24, 2008 3:59 PM
H.E Chan Reassures Solomon Islands
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