Australia Archive March 2008

Enterprise Challenge Fund Launch in Solomons

The Enterprise Challenge Fund was officially launched at the Jina's Restaurant, Kukum Highway in the eastern part of Honiara.

New Zealand Waives Transit Visas Fee to Pacific Island Nations

Solomon Islanders wishing to transit through New Zealand for less than 24 hours will no longer be required to obtain a transit visa.

Australia's Approach to the Region

Australia's new parliamentary secretary for Pacific Islands Affairs, Duncan Kerr, outlines his country's approach to maintaining its relationships within the region.

KOSSA Wins Final DJ League Match

KOSSA clinched a 4-1 victory against Naha FC in their final game of the Honiara DJ League on Tuesday at Lawson Tama.

Turkey Appoints Sato as New Honorary Consular

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon William Haomae, on Friday accepted the credentials of Mr Yoshiuki Sato, Turkey's new Honorary Consular to the Solomon Islands.

Refs Fail to Turn Up

It is the second time in as many weeks that referees have failed to turn up to officiate at the soccer league games.

Japan's New Charge d' Affairs Welcomed

The Embassy of Japan has appointed a new Charge d' Affairs, replacing Mr. Koichi Kodama. A welcome ceremony was held late last week to welcome Mr. Akira Iwanade, the new Charge d' Affairs of the Japanese Embassy.

PM Sikua Secures Fisheries Deal With Taiwan

Solomon Islands and Taiwan will soon engage in a fisheries trade deal secured during Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua's recent visit to Taiwan.

Rudd Talks with Sikua on Ways to Work Together

The Australian Prime Minister on Saturday met with our Prime Minister Derrick Sikua to discuss how our governments can work together to address the significant development challenges facing Solomon Islands.

Australia Seeks to Host 2009 Forum Meet

Australia's Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, during a press conference in Honiara, stated that Australia would seek to host the forum meeting in 2009, a move welcomed by both PNG and Solomon Islands.

Rudd Increase Aid Despite Cutbacks in Australia

Australia's Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, has pledged to increase Aid to the Solomon Islands by at least AUD$14.5 Million, despite cutbacks in Australia.

Global Fund Receives US$184 Million from Japan to Fight AIDS and TB

The Government of Japan provided financial contribution of approximately US$ 184 million to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

Australia's Prime Minister to Visit Solomons

The Australian Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd will be in Solomon Islands to pay a one-day visit to Honiara on Saturday, 7th march 2008.

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