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Thursday, June 03, 2010 2:20 PM
The Recently launched Rapid Employment Project, REP, funded by the World Bank, is already getting some blunt assessments on its ability to deliver, but more so on its intended recipients.
Guadalcanal Premier Stephen Panga just yesterday called on the national government to also look at ways to create jobs for the unemployed out in the provinces. Speaking shortly after the launch of the Rapid Employment Project, REP, for Honiara Mr Panga said while he acknowledged the short term approach of targeting Honiara he urged the national government to plan for similar projects in the provinces. Mr Panga said he fears that the launching of the project "may attract unemployed people from the provinces to Honiara." He said Honiara city is already over...
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Economy
Wednesday, June 02, 2010 9:10 AM
The Rapid Employment Project, REP, was officially launched by the Government yesterday.
The launch, with some SBD$56 million dollars provided by the World Bank, represents the culmination of the preparation and the commencement of the Rapid Employment Project. The REP aims to provide short term employment and training for the urban unemployed in Honiara. The Project will provide the opportunity for urban residents to increase their incomes through short term employment and acquire the knowledge, skills and experience that are necessary to operate in the work place. The project, which is being jointly implemented by the Honiara City Council and the Ministry...
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Economy
Thursday, May 20, 2010 9:51 AM
Following recent exposure on local television One News, a group of young girls residing at the Botanical Gardens in Honiara have disbanded and relocated - some to an empty land area located on a stony hill next to the Gardens.
The girls, all teenagers, come from different parts of the country. Most of them claim to be runaways from broken or abusive families and some are high school and even primary school drop outs. Living under flimsy shelters made of tattered plastic tarpaulins tied to small trees and using torn cardboard box papers as mats or bedding, up to seven young girls allegedly involved as sex workers have made homes for themselves in the area. Three young men, two of whom are said to be their 'leaders', are also sharing space with the girls. The girls ply...
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Economy
Monday, January 04, 2010 11:24 AM
There were no fireworks, not many vehicles hooting their horns, not even the odd beating of empty rubbish drums in the suburbs of Honiara.
Honiara residents say that the New Year's celebrations were the quietest in years. "I have lived in Naha for over seven years and there was not many noise, just a few rowdy drunks...nothing compared to previous years," said one Naha resident. "We drove up from church to Panatina after the countdown and I was surprised to see the roads empty, there was only two or at most three vehicles hooting their horns around town," said Jeff, a young elder. Some agree that the New Year's celebration may have been very different this year because of rising prices, particularly...
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Economy
Monday, December 07, 2009 7:02 AM
The Carols are back. And this year, they are set to be bigger and better than ever. Carols in the Islands, presented by DJ League and RAMSI, is held each year at Honiara's Lawson Tama Stadium, with over 10,000 people attending last year's event.
Now in its third year, the event features a host of performers from across the Solomons and the wider Pacific. Thousands are again expected at this year's Carols event for a night of impressive entertainment from a line-up that includes performances from Young Souls, the Burnscreek Choir, Salvation Echoes, the TGB Band, Faye Indu, the RAMSI Pacific Choir, Junior Paul (Junior Solo Icon 2009) and Jedidyer Solomon (Solo Icon 2009). "Carols in the Islands has become an integral part of Christmas celebrations in Solomon Islands," said RAMSI's Deputy Special Coordinator,...
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Tuesday, December 01, 2009 7:27 AM
Representatives from RAMSI met today with Honiara City Council (HCC)'s executive group as part of the Mission's efforts to strengthen relationships with all levels of Government in Solomon Islands
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Friday, October 30, 2009 8:56 AM
Police have given until today afternoon for people who own semi-permanent betel-nut stalls at White river and Rove markets to pull down those stalls
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009 2:26 PM
Media reports say that some 160 national census enumerators for the capital, Honiara have been sacked on allegations of bias during the selection process by Census recruiters
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009 9:32 AM
Law enforcement officers of the Honiara City Council have demolished betel-nut markets of White River and Rove yesterday afternoon following the expiry of the deadline set by the Council to remove the market stalls
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Wednesday, August 19, 2009 8:57 AM
Honiara City Mayor, Andrew Mua, says the council discourages people to beg for money on the streets of Honiara
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Friday, July 17, 2009 8:07 AM
The Solomon Islands Public Employees Union, says the Union will soon submit to the government outstanding and current issues in a new log of claims
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Friday, July 17, 2009 7:57 AM
People who make the illegal alcoholic drink, commonly known as "kwaso" are expected to pay heavy fines after the Penalties Miscellaneous Amendment Bill is gazetted
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Monday, July 13, 2009 11:38 AM
The Solomon Islands Sustainable Energy Project, SISEP is now in place, following the appointment of Solomon Islands Electricity Authority, SIEA's Commercialization Management
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Wednesday, July 08, 2009 11:36 AM
Frustrated customers are questioning the Solomon Islands Electricity Authority (SIEA) over its continuous power cuts
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Wednesday, July 08, 2009 11:27 AM
To keep the town clean means everyone can enjoy a healthy and prosperous lifestyle
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Monday, March 16, 2009 11:40 AM
Solomon Islander Accepted at UN
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Monday, March 09, 2009 3:27 PM
Closing Kukum Market a Loss
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Monday, March 09, 2009 11:57 AM
Former Prime Minister Re-Appointed Chairman of House of Chiefs
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Friday, February 20, 2009 9:26 AM
Planned Crackdown on Betel Nut Vendors
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Friday, February 13, 2009 3:54 PM
Eviction Notice for Kukum Market
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009 4:25 PM
Customers Question Public Transport Fares
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009 2:49 PM
Missing Belgian Found
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Monday, February 09, 2009 2:58 PM
High Price for Half Its Size
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Monday, February 02, 2009 2:31 PM
SkyAirWorld Re-Schedules Flights
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Tuesday, January 27, 2009 11:35 AM
Alcohol Awareness Workshop in Honiara
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Monday, January 26, 2009 4:46 PM
Solomons Honour National Anthem Composer
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Monday, January 26, 2009 10:18 AM
Consultants Help Solomons Prepare for 2012 Arts Festival
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Friday, January 23, 2009 1:43 PM
State Funeral for Composer of National Anthem
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Friday, January 23, 2009 12:54 PM
Sunny Days Gives Reason to Smile
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Thursday, January 22, 2009 1:54 PM
Solomons National Anthem Composer Dies in Honiara
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Wednesday, January 21, 2009 4:46 PM
Public Accuses Top Ten of Extending Hours
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Wednesday, January 21, 2009 4:16 PM
HCC Gives Notice to Kukum Market
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Tuesday, January 20, 2009 11:49 AM
Operation to Help Towards Tourism Boost
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Thursday, January 15, 2009 1:23 PM
New Initiative Elects Office Bearers
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009 11:40 AM
Popular Shop Down in Flames
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Monday, December 22, 2008 1:51 PM
No Late Nights, Police Warn Club Owners
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Thursday, December 18, 2008 2:34 PM
Newly Fenced Market Confusing Public
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Thursday, December 18, 2008 10:49 AM
Crash Takes Two Young Lives
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Wednesday, December 10, 2008 7:26 AM
Honiara Beautification Committee Back On Duty
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Friday, December 05, 2008 4:52 PM
Inefficiencies in State-Owned Enterprises Obstacles to Future Economic Growth
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Friday, October 24, 2008 10:04 AM
Honiara Central Market Receives Facelift
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Thursday, October 16, 2008 3:49 PM
No Limit to Making Money
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008 1:37 PM
HCC Must Keep Its Promise: Honiara Resident
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Thursday, August 21, 2008 11:16 AM
Honiara City Filth a Concern
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Friday, August 01, 2008 7:33 AM
Natural Beauty in the Solomons
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Friday, August 01, 2008 7:27 AM
Striving for Public Attention
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Thursday, July 31, 2008 8:28 AM
Solomons Launch One Laptop Per Child
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Thursday, July 31, 2008 8:11 AM
Ghost Caller Spooks Honiara Residents
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Thursday, July 31, 2008 8:00 AM
Calls to Sort Continuous Black Out
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Wednesday, July 30, 2008 11:39 AM
Possible Ban on Cigarette Roll Selling
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Tuesday, July 29, 2008 3:21 PM
Picking Through Debris for Fun
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Tuesday, July 29, 2008 7:55 AM
Smoking and Betel Nut Links Friendship
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Tuesday, July 29, 2008 7:48 AM
Stop Sea Contamination, Urges Bahai Residents
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Monday, July 28, 2008 2:24 PM
Latest Trend, the Diamond Effect
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Monday, July 28, 2008 1:11 PM
Gossip a Killer Pastime
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Monday, July 28, 2008 12:16 PM
Need to Address Littering Problem
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Thursday, July 24, 2008 9:28 AM
Simple Rural Life the Best
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Tuesday, July 22, 2008 4:39 PM
Open Relationship Huge No for Solomons Culture
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Tuesday, July 22, 2008 3:44 PM
Homeless Mother Rufuse Help
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Tuesday, July 22, 2008 11:04 AM
Survival Means Against High Pricing
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Monday, July 21, 2008 1:31 PM
Hard Life in the Rural
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Monday, July 21, 2008 12:43 PM
Kiribati Celebrate Independence in Solomons
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Friday, July 18, 2008 11:40 AM
Bad Habit of Overloading Trailers
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Thursday, July 17, 2008 3:23 PM
Local Businesses Complain of Foreign Invasion
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Thursday, July 17, 2008 1:29 PM
Solomon Islands to Receive Royal Visit
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