Government Archive March 2009

Frustrated Landowners Plan Road Block at Gold Ridge

Land owners of the eastern side of Guadalcanal are planning to set up a road block, frustrated with the inaction of Gold Ridge Management to look at their grievances, one of which is the removal of the current General Manager.

Australian National Investigated by Solomon Islands Police and Immigration

Police and immigration authorities in Solomon Islands are investigating an Australian national who has become embroiled in the media allegations against the Gold Ridge Mining Limited.

ADB Welcomes New Companies Act

The Asian Development Bank A-D-B welcomes the passing of a new Companies Act in the Solomon Islands.

Miners Strike, Demand Removal of GM

Workers of the Gold Ridge Mining Limited on Central Guadalcanal have issued a 14-days strike notice, demanding the removal of the company's general manager Keith Nielson.

Gold Ridge Mining Ltd. Needs USD100 Million to Start Operations

It has been revealed that the Australian Solomons Gold Limited will need a massive USD$100 Million dollars to re-start mining operations.

Flood Victims Still Waiting for Relief Supplies

The people of Northeast and East Central Guadalcanal are still waiting for relief supplies after recent heavy torrential rains destroyed their food gardens one month ago.

Results for Possible Cyanide Poisoning Released

Results on tests on three workers of the Gold Ridge Mining Limited was released today.

Solomons Government Briefs Donors and Diplomats on Economic Outlook

The Global Financial Crisis is affecting every country in the world. Solomon Islands is not immune to the impacts of this crisis and faces similar economic challenges to those confronting all countries in the world.

Opposition Appoints New Leader for Independent Group of MPs

The Minister for West Honiara, Isaac Enoch Tosika, has been appointed as Leader of Independent MPs.

Makira-Ulawa Provincial Minister Loses Seat

The Ministry of Provincial Government had confirmed that the Makira Ulawa Provincial Minister for Community Development and Social Services, Martin Karani had lost his provincial seat following his imprisonment by the Honiara Magistrates court.

Takaboru Said to be Haunted After Flood

Recent flooding in parts of Guadalcanal Province has brought fear of not just recurring natural disaster but also of haunting experiences.

Strong Police Presence at Parliament Sitting

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, their counterparts in the RAMSI Participating Police Force and Military personnel will be conducting routine security operations in the central city area for the next two weeks.

Parliament Resumes Sitting Today, May Debate Integrity Bill Report

The national parliament resumes its current sitting today.

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