Economy Archive October 2009
Eviction Notice to Vendors of White River and Rove Markets Lapses Today
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.
New Policy on Violence against Women
A national policy on eliminating violence against women, now in its final developmental stages, will be officially launched by the end of next month.
Law Reform Commission Launches Consultation
The Solomon Islands Law Reform Commission has launched its consultation paper for an enquiry into the law and custom that applies to land below high water and low water mark.
Census Enumerators for Honiara Sacked
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.
New GM for SIWA Soon
A new General Manager for the Solomon Islands Water Authority, SIWA, will be announced this week.
Legal Issues Hang Over Sir Kemakeza's Candidacy
With just a day before voters in Savo-Russell's constituency go to the polls some legal issues have emerged over whether or not the former Member of Parliament Sir Allan Kemakeza is qualified to contest as a candidate.
Operation 'Renders Safe' Clears the Deadly Remnants of War in Solomon Islands
The Australian Defence Force has completed the latest in a series of deployments in support of Operation RENDER SAFE, working to rid the Solomon Islands of unexploded ordnance left in the wake of some of the bloodiest battles of World War II.
FFA Conducts Regional Training
Officers from the Solomon Islands Maritime Police and the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine resources attended a prosecution and dockside-boarding workshop at the Forum Fisheries Agency in Honiara this week.
Devande Loses 2009 Pacific Break Title
Devande from Solomon Islands has lost the Pacific Break 2009 title for not complying with certain rules.
White River and Rove Markets Demolished
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.
Mamu Wins Journalism Award
Moffat Mamu, who took part in this this year's Development Asia Journalism Award, has scooped an award in the Climate Change Adaptation category.
Solomon Islands to Take Part in 2010 World Expo in China
Solomon Islands have confirmed their participation at the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, China.
AG Suri Says Guidelines Needed For PEC
Attorney General Gabriel Suri says the Parliamentary Entitlements Commission (PEC) needs to have clear guidelines on how to interpret provisions in the constitution.
Hunt for Illegal Brewer Continues
The Solomon Islands Police are currently looking for a woman who escaped the police during an operation at the Verakusia Community behind West Kola Ridge early in the week.
New Cargo Agent in Brisbane
Solomon Islands National Airline, the Solomon Airlines has appointed Aircraft Loaders and Packers as its new cargo general sales and handling agent in Brisbane Australia.
Market Vendors Given Extra Days
The Honiara City Council has made the decision to extend its notice to the betel nut market vendors around White River and Rove Market areas for an extra seven days.
Solomon Islander Selected for EPLD
A recent graduate, Mr Exsley Taloiburi who hails from North Malaita, has been selected as the Solomon Islands representatives to participate in the 2nd Emerging Pacific Leaders Dialogue (EPLD) scheduled to take place from 11th to 23rd March 2010 - opening in Samoa and closing in Tonga.
Calls for Nation Wide Action on Climate Change
Minister for Environment, Conservation and Meteorology, Gordon Darcy Lilo has called on all Solomon Islanders to join the rest of the world to battle climate change as the country gears toward marking the International Climate Day on Saturday 24.
Dangerous Drugs Risking Lives
It has been discovered that several private outlets in Solomon Islands are dispensing the incorrect treatment for malaria, risking lives and jeopardizing the Ministry of Health's Malaria Control Program.
Exam Finally Sat After Leakage Rumours
Today, the Solomon Islands Form three students nationwide will finally sit the Social Science exam paper following controversies of paper leakage.
JICA Malaria Project Coming to Conclusion
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Project for Strengthening of Malaria Control is finishing its three-year term in mid December, 2009.
Gold Ridge Mining Expected to Provide Opportunities
Solomon Islands, Prime Minister, Dr Derek Sikua has said that the Gold Ridge Mining will be one of the largest private sector projects in the country once it becomes operational.
Market Vendors Call to Extend Notice
Market vendors based around the White River and Rove area have appealed to the Police and the Honiara City Council to extend the seven days notice given to them to vacate the premises.
Man Arrested After Vehicle Accident
Over the weekend, Police Traffic officers arrested a man and rescued a female passenger after the vehicle they were travelling in went off the road and collided with a tree near the Telekom Recreational Center.
Disaster Prevention Network Project Signed
Top officials from the Solomon Islands Government and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have signed notes following discussions on a Radio Broadcasting Network for Administering Disaster Prevention project this month.
New Project to Tackle Unemployment
A new six million dollar scheme to tackle urban unemployment in Solomon Islands will be introduced in 2010.
Plans for National University Underway
The Solomon Island Government's plan for a national university are well underway, as Cabinet is about to discuss a paper that will pave the way for the university project.
RAMSI's Rock of Polynesia
The contributions of the smaller Pacific Island nations such as Niue are greatly valued by the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI).
New Water and Sanitation Facilities for Tearoku
The people of Tearoku on the Guadalcanal Plains have welcomed the handover on Thursday of new water and sanitation facilities that have provided Tearoku's first clean running water and will improve health standards across the community.
UN Consultations with Government Concludes on High Note
Last week, seven United Nations (UN) organizations gathered in Honiara with the Solomon Islands Government to review progress in 2009 and to agree on plans for 2010.
Police Target Criminal Activity at Markets and Roads
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force will continue to target and disrupt illegal activities such as anti-social behaviour and disorderly conduct around market stall areas within the Honiara City.
TSI Has New Executive Officer
The Solomon Islands anti-corruption organisation, Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI), has elected a new Executive Officer, Mr Ellison Gauwane.
New Police Recruits to Conclude Programme
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force's current recruit training program is nearing completion with six weeks remaining.
Business Manipulation Must Stop: Malaita Province Leaders
Key leaders of Malaita Province yesterday have strongly recommended a total ban on business manipulation in national politics.
NRH Review Goes Public
The first public forum to review the quality of medical services at the National Referral Hospital started in Honiara this morning.
Abana Highlights Importance of SPC in-country office
Minister for National Planning and Aid Coordination, Hon. Steve Abana, has highlighted the importance of the Secretariat of the Pacific Communities (SPC) in country presence during the Sixth Conference of the Pacific Communities (SPC) in Nuku'alofa, Tonga.
RAMSI Thanks PNG for its Strong Support
The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, Sir Michael Somare, today visited the headquarters of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI).
Opposition Welcomes Fight Against Corruption
The Parliamentary Opposition Group has welcomed the efforts taken by the Coalition C-NURA Government to weed out corruption in the country and calls on the ruling regime to begin within its camp.
Sixth Conference of the Pacific Community Ends Successfully
The Sixth Conference of the Pacific Community officially ended today in Nuku'alofa, Tonga. The Minister for National Planning and Aid Coordination, Hon. Steve Abana, represented the Solomon Islands in this important regional gathering.
16 Year Old Still Missing
The Solomon Islands Police are still looking for the young girl who went missing since Thursday the 8th of October 2009.
UPNG to Have Open Campus in Honiara
The University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) will today offifically open its Open Campus in the Solomon Islands.
Sir Somare Receives the Star Award
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister, Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare has been awarded the Solomon Islands highest honour, the Star of Solomon Islands.
East Tasimboko Harvests First Batch of Rice
Prime Minister Dr Sikua has said he believes Solomon Islands can grow its own rice to feed its people if every body works together.
Kurukuru Goes Down Fighting
The National Futsal Team went down fighting against Asian powerhouse Iran in their final match at the Alfateh Intercontinental Futsal Championship in Libya.
Temotu Responds Well to Tsunami Warning
Reports from Temotu Province say the people there responded very well to tsunami advisories issued after the earthquakes between Vanuatu and Santa Cruz.
Commissioner Calls for Tighter Controls Over Tinted Windows in Vehicles
Police Commissioner Peter Marshall has called for tighter controls over the use of the dark-tinted windows in vehicles.
Tsunami Warning Triggers Panic in Honiara
Yesterday morning's tsunami warning has triggered fear and panic amongst residents of Honiara.
High Court Adjourns Case of Foreign Nationals
The High Court has adjourned the case of two foreign nationals who were fined 1-point-2 million dollars for bringing undeclared goods into the country.
Central Province Premier Sacks Key Ministers
Central Islands Premier Patrick Vasuni has terminated his Deputy Premier Fred Samora as of yesterday.
Monks from Japan Donate a Million Dollars for Cultural Village
A group of Agon-shu monks from Japan have donated a million Solomon dollars towards renovating the Arts and Cultural Village in Honiara.
Stakeholders Workshop on Avian Flu Underway
A stakeholder's consultative workshop on the implementation of Solomon Islands Pest and Disease Response Plan takes place tomorrow in Honiara.
Government Thanks Team Solomons for Fine Performance
Government is grateful for the spirit of good sportsmanship and success demonstrated by Team Solomon Islands to the Pacific Mini Games, PMG, in the Cook Islands.
Charles Ashley Case Adjourned
The case of prominent Honiara lawyer Charles Ashley is further adjourned to October 19 because his lawyer is asking the prosecution to disclose some more documents.
PNG Grand Chief Sir Michael to Visit Solomons
Papua New Guinea prime minister Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare will make an official visit to Solomon Islands from the 12 to 14th of this month, October.
Government Prioritise Finalising 2010 National Budget
Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua says the finalizing of the 2009 appropriation bill 2010 is one of governments main priorities before parliament meets again in November.
New Zealand Governor-General Joins RAMSI Contingent for Village Visit
The Governor-General of New Zealand, His Excellency, Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, and Lady Satyanand, visited the north-west of Solomon Islands' Guadalcanal Province on Saturday to take part in a village visit as part of their official visit to Solomon Islands.
Gizo Residents Respond Well to Tsunami Warnings
Gizo residents yesterday morning took to the hills after being alerted of a possible tsunami.
Nine Arrested Over Burglary of Police Commissioner's Residence
Nine people have been arrested and are assisting police in investigations into the burglary incident at the Police Commissioner's residence at Panatina Village east Honiara which occurred early Wednesday morning.