Economy Archive August 2010
PM Philip Hails New Zealand's Assistance Programs
Prime Minister Danny Philip has hailed New Zealand for its ongoing cooperation and assistance programs to Solomon Islands.
Tonga Declines Government's Request
Tongan authorities will conduct their own investigations into the recent shooting and death of a former police officer from Guadalcanal Province, according to laws of the Kingdom of Tonga.
Bemobile Launches Today
With the tagline "Mifala lo hia nao", telecommunication operator Bemobile has officially announced the launch of its new network in the country.
Tonga Still to Respond to Government Request
Tonga has so far not responded to Solomons' requests to waive immunity for the soldiers although Fonokalafi and Tongan solicitor general 'Aminiasi Kefu flew to Honiara last week to meet with Solomon's attorney general Gabriel Suri.
UN Secretary General Praises Peaceful Elections
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon has commended Solomon Islands for holding successful parliamentary elections.
Miss Solomons and Hammerheads RC Help Combat Domestic Violence
On Tuesday the 31st of August, 2010, the current Miss Solomon Islands 2009, Rabobo Toma, in collaboration with the Henderson Hammerheads Rugby Club will host a Trivia Night at the King Solomons Bamboo Bar.
PM Pays Tribute to Mother
The country's newly elected Prime Minister paid a moving tribute to his mother, who suffers from polio and is bed-ridden in their home village of Lokuru on Rendova Island.
Funeral Arrangements for Late Laore
The funeral arrangements for the Late Steve Laore are being taken care of by a committee which usually organizes funeral arrangements for MPs and senior government officers.
No Suspicious Circumstances Surrounding MP's Death
The Police Commissioner says there were no suspicious circumstances involved in the death of the MP for Shortlands, Steve Laore, at the Pacific Casino Hotel on Wednesday night.
PM Philip Pleased With Peaceful Behavior
Newly elected Prime Minister Hon Danny Philip is pleased with the peaceful public behavior during his election yesterday.
Liquor Ban Enforced on PM's Election Day
Police request for a ban on the sale of alcohol during the Prime Minister's Election period has been approved by the responsible authorities.
Police Beef Up Security Operations
As the election of the country's Prime Minister nears, and with memories of the 2006 Prime Ministerial election still fresh, police have taken extra measures to beef up their presence in and around Honiara.
Attorney General Waits on Tongan Government
The Attorney General says he expects to get a response from the government of Tonga by Tuesday this week on whether they agree to wave immunity to two of its soldiers serving with RAMSI.
Police Commissioner Meets Tongan Officials
The Police Commissioner says he is pleased to have met with two Tongan senior officials who arrived after a shooting incident which resulted in the death of a man at Titinge in Honiara.
RSIPF Titinge Investigation Update
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force investigation into the incident that occurred at Titinge on 12 August 2010 is progressing well with a dedicated team of detectives investigating the incident.
Titinge Shooting Investigations Going Well: Marshall
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Commissioner Peter Marshall says he is satisfied with the progress of the investigations into the rock throwing and shooting incident at Titinge last week in which a man in his late thirties died.
AG Meets Tongan Counterpart over Titinge Shooting
The Solomon Islands Attorney General, Gabriel Suri, says he is yet to receive a response from the Tongan Government on two requests he made through his Tongan counterpart following last week's incident.
RAMSI Presents Chupu to Titinge Village
RAMSI Special Coordinator, Graeme Wilson, presented traditional gifts or chupu, to the family and community of the Solomon Islands man who died in an incident involving RAMSI security forces, on Thursday 12 August.
Relatives of Deceased Want Compensation
Family of the late Harry Lolongo who had been gun down by RAMSI personnel on Thursday morning will be looking into possible demands that will be submitted to RAMSI after the funeral.
RAMSI Offers Condolences over Fatal Shooting
RAMSI Special Coordinator, Graeme Wilson, today expressed his deepest regret at the tragic death of a Solomon Islands man in a fatal shooting by RAMSI security forces on the outskirts of Honiara yesterday.
RSIPF Investigate Titinge Fatality
Police attended at an incident in the early hours of yesterday morning at the location of Titinge Village where there were reports of a disturbance between two parties.
Death at Titinge Ridge
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force has confirmed that there has been one death as a result of an incident at Titinge in the early hours of this morning.
Lucky Escape for Driver
Police are urging public drivers to take more precautions to help prevent accidents, after a car was in flamed at China Town area yesterday afternoon.
Japanese Funded Projects in Malaita Set to Begin
The long-awaited multimillion dollar Auki wharf and market project funded by the Japanese Government will begin at the end of this month, a top government official announced on Sunday.
Lawyer May Loose License
Honiara Lawyer Charles Ashley may loose his legal licence after being referred to a disciplinary committee by the Solomon Islands Honourable Chief Justice.
Police Participate in Joint Agency Integrity Symposium
Several members of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) with investigators from various government agencies participated in a joint Integrity symposium, held at Kitano Mendana Hotel last week.