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PM Addresses Foreign Ministers Committee On RAMSI

Friday, 22 February 2008, 2:26 pm | Solomon Islands Government

The Prime Minister, Dr Derek Sikua this morning addressed the first Forum Foreign Ministers Standing Committee Meeting on the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) in Honiara. More >>

CNURA Gov't Wants More Mining In The Country

Friday, 22 February 2008, 10:26 am | Solomon Islands Government

The Coalition for National Unity and Rural Advancement (CNURA) government is encouraging more investment in the mining industry in Solomon Islands. More >>

Solomon Is. Government Welcomes Talks On RAMSI

Friday, 22 February 2008, 10:24 am | Solomon Islands Government

Minister for Foreign Affairs, External Trade and Immigration William Haomae said the Solomon Islands government is confident the dialogue process would lead towards greater and closer consultation between parties to the mission. More >>

PM Dr Sikua Pleased With Taiwanese Assistance

Friday, 22 February 2008, 10:22 am | Solomon Islands Government

Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua expressed gratitude towards the Government of Taiwan for its continuing support to rural communities in Solomon Islands. More >>

Rural Development Program Begins In Four Provinces

Friday, 22 February 2008, 10:20 am | Solomon Islands Government

The Solomon Islands Government has taken an important step in rural development and an improvement in rural livelihoods - based on communities identifying their own needs - with a comprehensive program beginning in four Provinces. More >>

SI Govt, RAMSI And The Forum To Discuss RAMSI

Wednesday, 20 February 2008, 11:15 am | Solomon Islands Government

The Solomon Islands Government, the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) and the Pacific Islands Forum will convene the Enhanced Consultative Mechanism (ECM) and Forum Ministerial Standing Committee (FMSC) Meetings in Honiara from 20 ... More >>

Statement: Constitutional Reform, Solomon Islands

Wednesday, 20 February 2008, 11:13 am | Solomon Islands Government

This statement is in reference to the Head Line on Island Sun, Issue No. 158 dated Friday 15th February 2008 entitled “STATE GOVERNMENT OUT”. More >>

Minister Lilo To Attend Environment Meet In Monaco

Monday, 18 February 2008, 11:49 am | Solomon Islands Government

Minister for Environment, Conservation and Meteorology, Gordon Darcy Lilo will represent the government of Solomon Islands at the Tenth Special Session of the Governing Council and Global Ministerial Forum of the UN Environment Program in Monaco. More >>

PM Sikua To Launch Policy Translation Framework

Tuesday, 12 February 2008, 9:03 am | Solomon Islands Government

Prime Minister Dr Sikua said the CNURA policy framework is similar to the Bottom-Up-Approach policy of the previous administration but it takes a major turn in that it advocates strong, healthy and co-equal partnership with regional government. More >>

Chinese Contributions To Solomon Is. Recognized

Friday, 8 February 2008, 10:40 am | Solomon Islands Government

Dr Sikua said Chinese business activities help hundreds of Solomon Islanders who could be left out in the cold to earn an income which is shared with their families back in their home villages. More >>

Sogavare Should Accept Defeat, Says Fono

Friday, 8 February 2008, 10:36 am | Solomon Islands Government

The Deputy Prime Minister, Fred Fono has described as nonsense the declaration by the Opposition Leader to boycott state functions.. Mr Sogavare's boycott of state functions included one hosted for the visiting Taiwanese Vice President. More >>

Koli Calls For Dialogue Over Marau Row

Friday, 8 February 2008, 10:33 am | Solomon Islands Government

Mr Koli who is Minister of Health and Medical Services made the call today following a report that a dispute over the ownership of the Marau Airstrip land is brewing between the indigenous people of Guadalcanal and the Are Are speaking people of Marau. More >>

Solomon Islands Opposes FFA Amalgamation, Says PM

Wednesday, 6 February 2008, 8:06 pm | Solomon Islands Government

Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua has told his visiting Cook Islands counterpart, Jim Marurai that Solomon Islands remains opposed to the idea of amalgamating the Forum Fisheries Agency with other regional institutions. More >>

PM Sikua Hails Taiwan Vice President Lu's Visit

Tuesday, 5 February 2008, 9:54 am | Solomon Islands Government

Solomon Island Prime Minister Hon. Dr Derek Sikua hails the visit of Taiwan's Vice President Annette Lu as a significant step to promote deeper relations and mutual cooperation between the governments and people of the two countries. More >>

Vice President Lu Invites PM Sikua To Visit Taiwan

Tuesday, 5 February 2008, 9:52 am | Solomon Islands Government

Ms Lu said she was grateful for the warm hospitality and support accorded to her delegation in Honiara and it is the intention of the government of Taiwan to reciprocate the friendly event. More >>

Taiwan Charity Gives Tsunami Victims Extra Funds

Tuesday, 5 February 2008, 9:50 am | Solomon Islands Government

The latest financial assistance is due to meet shipment and other transportation costs to deliver three containers of clothing previously donated by a group of Taiwanese business houses through the Solomon Islands government. More >>

PM Sikua Seeks RAMSI Support In Rural Development

Thursday, 31 January 2008, 10:17 am | Solomon Islands Government

The Solomon Islands Prime Minister Hon. Dr Derek Sikua said his Coalition Government will seek RAMSI assistance to implement the Government's rural development policy. More >>

Taiwan Funds Rennel And Bellona Government Office

Thursday, 31 January 2008, 10:15 am | Solomon Islands Government

The government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) today released more than SBD$1 million to fund a new government office and a community service vehicle for Rennell and Bellona Province. Taiwan is pleased to assist Solomon Islands. More >>

PM Condemns Attack On Taiwan, R.O.C. Embassy

Tuesday, 29 January 2008, 10:21 am | Solomon Islands Government

Dr Sikua says he and his Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister, William Haomae, have both expressed their outrage at the incident, especially to the Taiwanese Embassy whose home Government has done so much for Solomon Islands and its people. More >>

Chamber's Support For Policies Enlightening - PM

Tuesday, 29 January 2008, 10:19 am | Solomon Islands Government

Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua has described as enlightening the support extended to his Coalition for National Unity and Rural Advancement Government's policies by the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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