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Australia assists Vella la Vella community with water tanks

Tuesday, 5 April 2011, 4:13 pm | Australian High Commission

Australian Deputy High Commissioner, Ms Alison Duncan, has officially presented six water tanks to Maravari and Buleana villages in Vella la Vella. More >>

Diplomatic Appointment – High Commissioner to Solomon Island

Thursday, 31 March 2011, 10:21 am | Australian High Commission

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Kevin Rudd, today announced that Australia's next High Commissioner to Solomon Islands will be Mr Matthew Anderson. More >>

Australia boosts volleyball in Solomon Islands

Wednesday, 30 March 2011, 2:55 pm | Australian High Commission

The Solomon Islands Volleyball Federation (SIVF) has commenced its ‘Volleyball in Schools’ development program with the support of a SBD 75,000 grant from the Australian Government under the Australian Sports Outreach Program (ASOP). More >>

Australian Deputy High Commissioner Visits Western Province

Thursday, 24 March 2011, 11:52 am | Australian High Commission

Australian Deputy High Commissioner, Alison Duncan, paid a call on Western Province Premier, Hon George Solingi Lilo, at the start of a six-day visit to Western and Choiseul Provinces last week. More >>

Australian Deputy High Commissioner Visits Western Province

Wednesday, 23 March 2011, 1:59 pm | Australian High Commission

Australian Deputy High Commissioner, Alison Duncan, paid a call on Western Province Premier, Hon George Solingi Lilo, at the start of a six-day visit to Western and Choiseul Provinces last week. Premier Lilo and Ms Duncan discussed the development ... More >>

Australia Supports Solomon Islands Women

Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 9:52 am | Australian High Commission

Australian High Commissioner, His Excellency Mr Frank Ingruber, called on both women and men to support Tuesday’s 100th International Women’s Day celebrations in Solomon Islands. More >>

Aus.: PAOA FM Manager, Joel Lamani, selected for internship

Friday, 4 March 2011, 9:59 am | Australian High Commission

Paoa FM’s General Manager and radio presenter, Joel Lamani, was amongst a number of Pacific radio journalists selected to participate in the prestigious Douglas Gabb Australia Pacific Radio Journalist Internship Program. More >>

More Flights Between Australia And Solomon Islands

Wednesday, 23 February 2011, 4:07 pm | Australian High Commission

Airlines can now double the number flights between Australia and Solomon Islands, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Gillard Labor Government and Solomon Islands. More >>

Australian High Commission Supports Emu Harbour Health

Saturday, 19 February 2011, 11:55 am | Australian High Commission

Australian High Commission Supports Emu Harbour Health Centre The Australian High Commission is pleased to announce its support for the Emu Harbour Health Centre, Western Province. More >>

Aus. High Commission Supports Emu Harbour Health Centre

Friday, 18 February 2011, 12:56 pm | Australian High Commission

The Australian High Commission is pleased to announce its support for the Emu Harbour Health Centre, Western Province. More >>

Aus. High Commission: Water Tank Project on Ranogga Is.

Tuesday, 15 February 2011, 9:20 am | Australian High Commission

Australian High Commission Third Secretary, Ms Rachel Small, visited Ranogga Island recently and opened the Buri Village, Tavaneka South Community water tank project. More >>

Australian High Commission: Solomon Islands

Wednesday, 9 February 2011, 9:28 am | Australian High Commission

The allegations that Australia is seeking to influence Solomon Islands politics have no basis in fact Australia does not support or fund Solomon Islands MPs or political parties Australia does not manipulate the Solomon Islands justice system. More >>

Australia Supports Sustainable Eco-tourism Project

Wednesday, 22 December 2010, 3:20 pm | Australian High Commission

Two new eco-friendly guest bungalows have been officially opened at the Wilderness Lodge on Gatokae Island in Western Province, with support from a grant of SBD $770,000 provided by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) under the ... More >>

Aus High Commissioner holds presentation for DAP recipients

Thursday, 16 December 2010, 3:52 pm | Australian High Commission

Representatives of 16 community groups gathered at the Australian High Commission on 9 December for a handover of project funding for small community development projects spread across all provinces of Solomon Islands. More >>

Visit To The Pacific Region

Tuesday, 5 October 2010, 5:40 pm | Australian High Commission

Australian Parliamentary Secretary for Pacific Island Affairs, the Hon Richard Marles MP, today embarked on his first visit to the region. He will visit Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Samoa, New Caledonia and New Zealand from 5–12 October. More >>

Get Ready Australia – Here Comes JD!

Tuesday, 27 July 2010, 5:49 pm | Australian High Commission

Today was an exciting day for 2009 Solo Icon winner, Jeddy Dyer, who departed for Australia to record his debut album at Woodhead Studios on Queensland’s Gold Coast. More >>

Australia’s Apology to the Stolen Generations

Friday, 28 May 2010, 3:39 pm | Australian High Commission

On 13 February 2008, Australian Prime Minister, the Hon Kevin Rudd MP, moved a motion of Apology to Australia’s Indigenous Peoples in the Australian Parliament, which was unanimously passed and received a standing ovation from the floor of the House ... More >>

National Reconciliation week

Friday, 28 May 2010, 3:37 pm | Australian High Commission

Speech delivered by Acting Australian High Commissioner, Ms Alison Duncan, at the National Reconciliation Week reception held at the Australian High Commission on 27 May 2010 More >>

Building Stronger Economies In The Pacific

Thursday, 29 April 2010, 6:42 pm | Australian High Commission

The global financial crisis may seem like a strange time to launch negotiations on a new regional trade and economic agreement. Forum Island countries have faced particularly difficult economic challenges over the past three years. More >>

Australia Gifts Equipment To Kilu’ufi Hospital

Thursday, 11 February 2010, 4:51 pm | Australian High Commission

Australian High Commissioner, HE Mr Frank Ingruber meet with Dr. Rajiv Gupta, Director, Kilu'ufi Hospital and Mr Walter Baekalia, Malaita Provincial Liaison Officer – Honiara yesterday and handed over a gift of medical equipment for the Kilu’ufi ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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