All Archive January 2017
Concessional Loan Granted for Tina Hydro Project
The Solomon Islands Government has received a grant of US$15 million in concessional loans for its Tina Hydro Project.
PMs Link with Bintang ‘Highly Suspicious’
The Parliamentary Opposition Group says text messages revealing the Prime Ministers connection with Bintang Mining Company Limited has put the integrity of the Prime Minister into serious question.
Cabinet Decision on Bauxite a Disgrace: Opposition
The Parliamentary Opposition Group says the Cabinet’s decision to give zero duty to Bintang Company to export bauxite is not in the best interest of our people and the economy of this country.
Lawyers Issue Warning to SIBC over SIPA Inquiry Reporting
Lawyers of the recently terminated Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) Chief Executive Officer, Collin Yow, have warned the national broadcaster (SIBC) that it should immediately stop any publication of matters regarding Mr Yow and the Commission of Inquiry’s report.
Immigration Stands Ready to Assist in Air Niugini Investigations
The Solomon Islands Immigration office says that it stands ready to assist in investigations by Air Niugini over disturbance on its flight to Singapore by a passenger who was said to have transited through Honiara last week.
Cause of Death in Children Confirmed as Meningococcal Meningitis
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has confirmed that the mystery illness which killed three children over the festive season has been identified as meningococcal meningitis.
Our Telekom Boosts Connectivity
Our Telekom is in the process of upgrading its receiving antenna size, increasing the amount of throughput available to their subscribers.
Preserving Staple Crops in the Islands
PACIFIC island crop diversity is especially hard to maintain because most of the crops do not produce seeds. Preserving them requires saving a part of the plant itself.
Huawei Contracted to Install Fibre Optic Cable
The submarine division of Chinese telecoms equipment manufacturer Huawei, has been contracted by the Solomon Islands government to install a fibre-optic cable linking Sydney to Honiara.
Solomon Islands included in ADFD Clean Energy Project
Four renewable energy projects in the Pacific and Africa have been identified by Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Exclusive Solomon Islands JFK Commemorative $1 Coin
Bullion Exchanges and the Royal Australian Mint proudly offer an exclusive 1 oz. Silver JFK Commemorative $1 coin honouring the 100th anniversary of the birth of John Fitzgerald Kennedy (1917-1963) – the 35th President of the United States.
Australia Commits to a New Phase of Support to the Solomon Islands Health Sector
Australia and Solomon Islands today signed an agreement of up to AU$66 million (SB$377 million) over four years (2017 to 2020) for the Solomon Islands Health Sector.