Economy Archive June 2012
Community Participation Vital for Climate Change
There is a need for greater emphasis on community participation in helping countries adapt to climate change, says Solomon Islands Minister for Environment, Hon. John Moffat Fugui.
A Hunt for Medication in the Ocean
The oceans may hold the answer to some of the world's most devastating diseases, in the form of new drugs that come from marine organisms.
Local Sets Sight on New Challenges
For many Solomon Islanders, leaving their homeland and moving to Melbourne, a big, bustling city with a population of nearly 4 million people, would be enough to make even the most adventurous traveller a little anxious.
Research on Customary Land Launched
The Office of the Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Cabinet has launched the Government's national research programme into the country's customary land tenure laws this week.
Women Encouraged to Champion Conservation
Solomon Islands' recipient of the prestigious Equator Award is encouraging women to champion conservation in the Solomon Islands.
Solomons Commend Decision on 2014 Meeting
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has commended the decision by countries meeting in Rio de Janeiro to give the Pacific hosting rights for a key meeting on sustainable development in 2014.
Search on for Missing Child
The Royal Solomon Islands Police in Honiara are appealing to the public for information on the five year old girl who went missing on Sunday morning.
Opportunity Opens New Chapter for Ex-DPP
South Australia's former director of public prosecutions will be moving to the Solomon Islands.
Police Receive Explosive Training Unit
The Australian Defence Cooperation Program (DCP) has completed its final financial commitment to the Australian/ Solomon Islands bilateral support to the RSIPF Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Program at Hell's Point.
Mamasa Settlers Demand Compo from Gold Ridge
People of Mamasa village in Central Guadalcanal are again demanding Gold ridge Company to address compensation claims over allegations that chemicals from the mining company have contaminated the river they depend on for their livelihood.
Maori Artists Arriving Next Week
The 11th Pacific Arts Festival hosted here in the Solomon Islands will soon welcome its first contingent with the arrival of a 120 strong artist and delegation from New Zealand.
Royal Family Looking Forward to Visit
Governor General Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui has confirmed that the royal family is preparing for the royal visit to the Solomon Islands in September this year.
PM Launches Land Conference in Munda
A two-day Customary Land Tenure Reform Conference is underway in Munda, western Province this week.
Europes Financial Ills Could Affect Pacific
Finance minister, Rick Hou, says Europe's financial troubles could mean less development assistance for the Pacific.
Australia and New Zealand Assist with Festival Preparations
New Zealand and Australia will contribute over $100,000 to assist with preparations for the Festival of Pacific Arts.
SI Brisbane Student Association Create History
The Solomon Islands Brisbane Students Association (SIBSA) has made history by becoming the first Solomon Islands group to be formally incorporated and registered as a member of the Brisbane City Council (BCC).
Authorities Crack Down on Smoking
A major anti-smoking campaign is set to be launched across the Solomon Islands following new smoking laws introduced last week.
Record Delegation of Indigenous Artists for FOPA
The Australia Council for the Arts is proud to announce that 50 of Australia's best Indigenous artists will attend the 11th Festival of Pacific Arts (FOPA) to be held in the Solomon Islands' capital, Honiara on July 1 - 14.
Australia Saves School from Closing
Australian Deputy High Commissioner Dr Dave Peebles handed over 10 water tanks to Vonunu Provincial Secondary School Principal Ialine Wateka at Gizo Wharf in Western Province on 29 May.
Hospital to Receive Medical Volunteers
The Solomon Islands National Referral Hospital in Honiara will be busier than normal later this week when Australian volunteer plastic and reconstructive medical experts begin their two-week visit.
Tahiti and New Caledonia Secures Spot
Tahiti and New Caledonia continued their supremacy in Group A of the OFC Nations Cup yesterday in Solomon Islands with a pair of wins that served to secure their place in the semi-finals.
Solomons in UN Exhibition
The Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) Partnership will be a focal point of an exhibition on peace keeping and peace building being held at the United Nations in New York this month.
Closer Scrutiny for Gold Exports
The Comptroller of Customs and Excise, Nathan Kama, says his Division will still push to have their staff present during the weighing of gold for export from Gold Ridge Mines in Central Guadalcanal.
Solomon Islands to Host APTC
Solomon Islands will soon host a campus of the Australia Pacific Technical College, boosting opportunities for training and skills development for Solomon Islanders.
Makira Road Improvement Project Completed
The Makira phase of the Solomon Islands Road Improvement Project, which reconnected local communities to clinics, markets, schools, and the provincial capital Kirakira has officially been completed.
Ministry of Finance Refutes Claims
Solomon Islands Permanent Secretary for Finance and Treasury, Mr Shadrach Fanega, today refutes the Malaita Ma'asina Forum's allegations that the Customs and Excise Division has failed to monitor gold exports by the Gold Ridge Mining Limited.