Economy Archive December 2013
New Caledonia Returns Solomon Islands Red Feather Money
The Museum of New Caledonia (MNC) and Solomon Islands National Museum (SINM) are participating in a cultural exchange - the return of the traditional red feather money (te vau). Red feather money is considered a national treasure by the people of the Solomon Islands.
Sixty Nationals Awarded Australian Scholarship
Australia’s Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has congratulated 60 Solomon Islanders who will receive Australia Awards scholarships to study at Australian or regional universities next year.
Australia Commits to Preventing Family Violence
Australia’s Foreign Minister, Julie Bishop yesterday announced that Australia will provide an additional A$5 million for the Prevention of Family Violence Program to help prevent incidents of family violence in Solomon Islands.
Airport Closes Indefinitely
Malaita Province's Gwaunaru’u airport is currently being closed indefinitely after landowners claim that their Memorandum of Understanding with the Government was breached.
Marijuana Plantation Worth SBD$14 Million Raided
The Royal Solomon Islands Police and the Participating Police force have raided several hectares of Marijuana plants with a combined street value of SBD$14 million dollars.