Latest News Archive October 2015
Fallen Trees to New Homes for the People of Tanna Island
Christopher Nipo and his young family are slowly rebuilding after having suffered the wrath of Tropical Cyclone Pam in March 2015. They lost all their belongings when their home was blown away during the Cyclone, followed by a fire months later to their bush (outdoor) kitchen, which stored cement and the thatched roof for a new home.
Solomon Islands Named Australia’s ‘Hottest Travel Destination for 2016’
Honiara, Solomon Islands - Its official. The Solomon Islands has been named the number one ‘Hottest travel destination for 2016’ in Australia.
Rural Women Recognised for Underpinning Sustainable Development
Last week Solomon Islands joined global celebrations recognizing the key role rural women play in the food security, livelihoods, and incomes of households and communities, underpinning sustainable development.
SA/Qantas Codeshare – Massive Opportunity for Solomon Islands Tourism Future
Honiara, Solomon Islands - The Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau has described the newly signed Solomon Airlines’- Qantas codeshare agreement as a catalyst with the potential to thrust the Solomon Islands fully into the international tourism spotlight.
2016 OFC U-17 Women’s Championship: Pathway to Jordan Confirmed
The official draw for next year’s OFC U-17 Women’s Championship has been completed at the OFC Headquarters in Auckland, New Zealand, confirming the road to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Jordan 2016.
Solomon Airlines Signs New Codeshare with Qantas
Honiara, 14 October 2015 - Solomon Airlines and Qantas Airways have today signed a new codeshare agreement which will deliver significant benefits for the growing numbers of customers travelling between Australia and Honiara.
UNICEF: Clean Hands Save Lives
SUVA, FIJI. 15 October 2015 – Hand washing with soap is a lifesaving but often ignored health measure in the Pacific that can help the region achieve the new Global Goals for Sustainable Development says UNICEF.
Ban Ki-moon says 'PIF Declaration on Climate Change Action rightly emphasized need for global responsibility.'
Remarks at Pacific Islands ForumSecretary-General Ban Ki-moon, UN Headquarters, 01 October 2015
Solomon Islands Visitor Arrivals Increases Again
Honiara, Solomon Islands – International visitation to Solomon Islands in May 2015 has once again exceeded all expectations with numbers for the month increasing by close on 15 per cent.