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Public Forum On Dolphin Trade

Wednesday, 18 March 2009, 1:16 pm | Solomon Islands Government

A forum to be held on Thursday this week will bring together representatives from government agencies, non-government organizations and others to openly share their views and concerns on the capture of live bottle-nose dolphin and export from Solomon ... More >>

Gov’t Plans To Revive Rural Financial Literacy

Wednesday, 18 March 2009, 1:07 pm | Solomon Islands Government

Minister of Commerce, Employment, Industries and Immigration, Francis Billy Hilly this week has announced a new training package aimed at improving financial literacy in rural areas. More >>

World Bank Group Team Visits Honiara

Saturday, 7 March 2009, 1:36 pm | Solomon Islands Government

HONIARA, SOLOMON ISLANDS, March 6, 2009 - A team from the World Bank Group is currently visiting Solomon Islands to discuss potential sources of economic growth for the country. These discussions are in response to a request for technical advice from ... More >>

Gov’t Braces For Global Economic Recession

Friday, 6 March 2009, 11:08 am | Solomon Islands Government

Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua said the CNURA regime is taking responsible measures, particularly, on public spending to ensure critical services such as health and education continue to operate. More >>

Government Congratulates Guadalcanal Rice Farmers

Saturday, 21 February 2009, 2:20 pm | Solomon Islands Government

The National Government today has congratulated rural rice farmers in the Guadalcanal Plains for a fine achievement in rice farming. More >>

New PS For Constitutional Reform Unit

Wednesday, 18 February 2009, 1:42 pm | Solomon Islands Government

The Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has recently appointed a new Permanent Secretary Special Duties to head the Constitutional Reform Unit. More >>

SI Gov’t Welcomes Action To Eliminate Malaria

Tuesday, 17 February 2009, 8:33 am | Solomon Islands Government

Deputy Prime Minister, Fred Fono had announced the Government’s appreciation following a meeting with renowned public health figure, Professor Richard Feachem Friday last week. More >>

Solomon Islands Thanks PNG For Flood Assistance

Monday, 16 February 2009, 12:03 pm | Solomon Islands Government

The Solomon Islands Government has thanked the Government of Papua New Guinea for its contribution towards the recent floods in Solomon Islands. More >>

GG Visits Flood-Hit Selwyn College

Friday, 13 February 2009, 10:01 am | Solomon Islands Government

The Governor General Sir Nathaniel Waena and RAMSI Special Coordinator Graeme Wilson paid a joint post-flood visit to Selwyn College today. More >>

Solomons & Intl Office For Migration Sign MOU

Thursday, 12 February 2009, 1:34 pm | Solomon Islands Government

The Solomon Islands Government yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to enhance cooperation between the two parties on migration issues. More >>

Prime Minister Launches 2009 Census

Thursday, 12 February 2009, 1:03 pm | Solomon Islands Government

Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua yesterday launched the 2009 National Population Census during a ceremony at the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Center in Honiara. More >>

PM Sikua Sympathizes With Australia’s Fire Victims

Tuesday, 10 February 2009, 9:24 am | Solomon Islands Government

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua today expresses sympathy to the Government and People of Australia over the loss of lives and property caused by the recent bushfire that destroyed various parts of the State of Victoria, and the devastating ... More >>

Minister Hilly Opens Refugee Workshop In Honiara

Monday, 9 February 2009, 4:32 pm | Solomon Islands Government

Minister of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration, Francis Billy today opened a Stakeholder Awareness Workshop on Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Honiara. More >>

Japan To Provide Emergency Relief Assistance

Monday, 9 February 2009, 4:30 pm | Solomon Islands Government

The Japanese Embassy in Honiara confirmed that the Japanese Government will provide Emergency Disaster Relief Assistance through Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to the people in Solomon Islands affected by the recent flooding in Guadalcanal ... More >>

French Assist To Flood Stricken Guadalcanal

Thursday, 5 February 2009, 1:09 pm | Solomon Islands Government

The French government has Expressed Condolences to Flood Victims in Northwest Guadalcanal and Gave Clearance for use of its Patrol Boat for Humanitarian Operations More >>

Minister Declares Disaster Areas

Thursday, 5 February 2009, 1:07 pm | Solomon Islands Government

The Minister of Home Affairs, James Tora, has declared 12 flood stricken Wards on Guadalcanal Province a Disaster Areas yesterday afternoon. More >>

Gov’t Pays $19 Million For Free Fee Education

Thursday, 22 January 2009, 3:53 pm | Solomon Islands Government

The Solomon Islands' Government this week has paid out $19 million dollars to school’s around the country to kick start it’s free fee education policy. More >>

Prime Minister Sikua Congratulates President Obama

Thursday, 22 January 2009, 3:51 pm | Solomon Islands Government

Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua today has congratulated Barak Obama on his inauguration as the 44th President of the United States of America. More >>

Fono Dismisses Ma’asina Forum Accusations

Thursday, 22 January 2009, 2:01 pm | Solomon Islands Government

Deputy Prime Minister Fred Fono (MP) today dismisses claims by the Malaita Ma’asina Forum - accusing the present government of displaying a “lukewarm” attitude towards major development projects on Malaita Province. More >>

Greater Access To Clean Water And Sanitation

Friday, 28 November 2008, 10:39 am | Solomon Islands Government

Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua today has reiterated his government’s commitment to provide greater access to clean water supply and sanitation to rural communities in the country. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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