Politics Archive June 2013
New Zealand Couple Look Forward to Solomon Stint
Saltwater crocodiles and access to electricity are soon to become Les and Kay Dawson's biggest concerns as they move to a remote area in the Solomon Islands to volunteer their skills.
Government ICT Network Complete
Australian networking company, CBO Telecommunications, has successfully completed a large ICT project for the Solomon Islands Government with the deployment of a secure private network to connect 85 government offices.
Civil Case Backlog Raises Concerns
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry is concerned about the number of civil cases mounting up in the courts which are delaying major development projects.
New Era for Coorperation
Solomon Islands and Australia have begin a new era of cooperation with the transfer of RAMSI’s development programs to the Solomon Islands - Australia Partnership for Development.
SINU Business Graduates Get a SICCI Boost
Top business graduates of the Solomon Islands National University will now have sponsorship support from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, SICCI.
Peoples Survey to Set 2014 Priorities: PM Lilo
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo says the Government will use results of the 2013 Peoples Survey as guidelines to develop its 2014 priorities.
Taiwanese Vessel Detained
A Taiwanese fishing boat registered in Donggang Township, Pingtung County, has been detained in Solomon Islands since last week.
Solomon Islands and Korea Sign Reforestation Project
The Governments of Solomon Islands and the Republic of Korea have signed a Framework Arrangement to formalize the start of a Reforestation Project in Solomon Islands.
Turkey Determined to Enhance Ties with Solomon Islands
The new Turkish Ambassador to Solomon Islands, H.E. Reha Keskintepe has announced his country’s determination to enhance ties with Solomon Islands as steps are being taken for the two countries to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance engagement.
Premiers Conference Ends with Six Resolutions
The 2013 Premiers Conference has ended successfully with a Six-Point Resolution contained in the Gizo Communiqué signed on Saturday.
PM Lilo Meets Japan Parliamentary Vice Minister
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has met Japan’s Parliamentary Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs on Friday 14th June 2013 in Honiara.
Slight Drop in Dengue Cases
There has been a reduction in the number of dengue fever cases being reported in Solomon Islands.
LCC Called on to Name Those Charged
The Leadership Code Commission (LCC) has been called on to release the names of those charged under the LCC Act.
MPs and Senior Public Servants Charged
The Leadership Code Commission (LCC) has charged 21 MPs over alleged misconduct in office. 15 senior public servants have also been charged.
New Borrowing Rules in Place for SOEs
The Solomon Islands government has outlined a new borrowing policy for state owned enterprises.
Rennell Bellona Province Registers Marine Protected Area
The first Solomon Island community to request assistance from OceansWatch to help them manage their marine resources has had their marine protected area recognized by the Rennell Bellona Provincial Government.
Treasure Hunters Flock Solomon Islands in Search of Lost Gold
The Solomon Islands were as far as the Japanese Imperial Army got during World War II in their push towards conquering all of Southeast Asia and Australia.
Sir Frank Joins Celebrations in Lata to Mark Temotu Day
The Governor General Sir Frank Kabui has joined leaders and people of Temotu to celebrate the Province’s 2nd Appointed Day in Lata Friday last week.
TSI Concerned with Diversion of Agriculture Funds
Transparency Solomon Islands is deeply concerned about a Government plan to take SBD$33 million Solomon Islands dollars from the Ministry of Agriculture budget and channel it through Members of Parliament, a move that has been widely criticized.
Isabel Invests Heavily in Social Service Infrastructure
The Isabel Provincial Government is increasing investment in its social sector in rural communities around the province.
Free Up Land for Development: GG
The people of Isabel Province has celebrated their 29th second appointed day on Monday at the provincial capital Buala with a call to free up their land for development.
MP Welcomes New Fera Airport Terminal
The Member of Parliament for Maringe Kokota constituency in Isabel Province has welcomed the opening and handover of a government funded terminal building to the Province on Monday.