Politics Archive June 2014
Axiom Injects Additional Funds
Axiom Mining (ASX:AVQ) has raised $1.1 million through a private placement as it focuses on its West Guadalcanal and Isabel Nickel projects in the Solomon Islands.
ASX-listed Geodynamics Gets Go-ahead
ASX-listed Geodynamics has received the go-ahead to begin work on its 20 MW geothermal power project in the Solomon Islands.
MICE Industry a Key Driver for Tourism: Tuamoto
The Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau (SIVB) has unveiled its plans to position the destination as a new and very alternative venue for the international MICE (Meeting, Incentive, Convention and Exhibition) market.
Six Provinces Qualify for Provincial Funds
Only six out of Solomon Islands nine provinces have met the seven minimum conditions allowing them access to 30-million dollars of Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) under the Provincial Governance Strengthening Programme (PGSP).
Australia and RAMSI Reaffirm Support
Australia's Minister for Justice, Michael Keenan has reaffirmed Australia and RAMSI’s commitment to supporting the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the conclusion of a two-day visit to the Solomons.
Church Leaders Work Towards Mitigating Corruption
Churches in the Solomon Islands have committed to playing an active part in mitigating the root causes of corruption.
Flood Victims Claim Assurance from Government
Flood victims in Solomon Islands say they have been given assurances they won't be forced out of the government-run emergency shelters in Honiara.
Anti-Corruption Work Reported On
The fifth session of the Implementation Review Group under the framework of the Mechanism for the Review of Implementation of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption, is holding its session from the 2nd – 6th June 2014 in Vienna, Austria.