Economy Archive January 2013
Tourism Bureau Warns of Fallout After Dolphin Killings
Michael Tokuru, head of the Solomon Islands' visitors' bureau, said the recent killing of dolphins, and the international outrage that followed, will damage the country's efforts to promote Eco-tourism.
900 Dolphins Slaughtered
900 bottlenose dolphins were slaughtered as the row between the American Earth Island Institute (EII) and Fanalei villagers continued.
International Flights Disrupted
Solomon Airlines announced today that its Airbus A320 aircraft is experiencing some technical difficulties. As such all its scheduled international services operated by the A320 aircraft will be experiencing some disruptions.
Makira-Ulawa Province Crippled by Storm
Makira-Ulawa province is still recovering from the effects of tropical cyclone Freda. Although the category two storm did not make landfall, the torrential downpour caused massive flooding and damaged critical infrastructures.
Landowners Oppose Nickel Mining
Land owning tribes in south-eastern parts of Choiseul have lodged a petition to the ministry of mines and energy opposing the proposed nickel mining operation by Sumitomo mining group.
Arsonists Linked to Burnt Police Station
The Royal Solomon Islands Police say that they are not ruling out the possibility that escaped fugitives could be linked to a recent fire that destroyed a village police station.
People Alliance Party to Hold Convention
The Solomon Islands People's Alliance Party (PAP)will hold its National Convention coming February to elect its new leaders.
Cocoa Development Program for Farmers Launched
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), is launching a new program of participatory cocoa development to improve the cocoa planting material for farmers.
Cocoa Solar Driers Under Trial
A small research trial is currently underway at the cocoa garden in Black Post, Solomon Islands, to test two simple solar driers to dry cocoa beans.
Government Seeks to Revive Cash Crops Affected by Cyclone Freda
The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) says the government has pledged to assist with the replanting of cash crops wiped out by flooding from Cyclone Freda.
Police Blame Arsonists for Station Fire
Police are blaming a group of arsonists for the fire that destroyed its station on the Weather coast of Guadalcanal.