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SI Economy Grew 4.8 Percent
Monday, 13 May 2013, 10:15 am | Solomon Islands Government
The Solomon Islands economy grew by 4.8 per cent in 2012, but the growth was significantly lower than the 10.6 per cent growth of the economy in 201, said Central Bank Governor Denton Rarawa when he launched the bank’s 2012 annual report today. More >>
Solomon Islands Working to Repatriate Rescued Kiribati Men
Thursday, 9 May 2013, 2:43 pm | Solomon Islands Government
Immigration and Foreign Affairs Officials are currently liaising with their counterparts in Tarawa, Kiribati to repatriate two I-Kiribati men who were rescued over the weekend. More >>
Government Increases Tobacco Excise Duty By 20%
Thursday, 9 May 2013, 2:02 pm | Solomon Islands Government
The Minister for Finance and Treasury, Hon. Rick Hou has announced that the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) has increased excise duty for Tobacco products by 20%. More >>
SI-PNG Negotiations On IPPA Concluded
Thursday, 2 May 2013, 4:05 pm | Solomon Islands Government
Senior officials from Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands have concluded the 3rd round of bilateral negotiations on the Investment Promotion Protection Agreement (IPPA) in Honiara, Solomon Islands. The meeting started on Monday and concluded on ... More >>
Solomon Islands Keen to Bolster Relationship with Britain
Tuesday, 23 April 2013, 11:54 am | Solomon Islands Government
SI Receives More Rural Development Funds from Taiwan
Friday, 19 April 2013, 1:20 pm | Solomon Islands Government
The Solomon Islands Government has received more than SB$13 million for rural development programs from the Republic of China (ROC), Taiwan, on Tuesday. More >>
Reconciliation Averts Ill Feelings after Suva Stabbing
Wednesday, 17 April 2013, 10:19 am | Solomon Islands Government
A reconciliation ceremony between Solomon Islands students at the University of the South Pacific in Suva, Fiji, and families of a Fijian involved in a stabbing incident on 10th March has averted ill feelings between the parties on Sunday 14th April. More >>
Reconciliation Averts Ill Feelings After Suva Stabbing
Tuesday, 16 April 2013, 4:22 pm | Solomon Islands Government
A reconciliation ceremony between Solomon Islands students at the University of the South Pacific in Suva, Fiji, and families of a Fijian involved in a stabbing incident on 10th March has averted ill feelings between the parties on Sunday 14th April. More >>
Minister Applauds SINTA For Ending Teachers Strike
Tuesday, 16 April 2013, 2:07 pm | Solomon Islands Government
Supervising minister for Education Clay Forau says he was pleased with the commitment and understanding of the Solomon Islands National Teachers Association (SINTA) for accepting to sign a Memorandum of Agreement with the government. More >>
Electoral Bill to Address Deficiencies In Voter Registration
Tuesday, 16 April 2013, 2:01 pm | Solomon Islands Government
The Parliamentary Bills and Legislation Committee say the electoral system and process used in Solomon Islands national general elections does not meet the trust and confidence of the people. More >>
Gov’t Appoints Nine Directors to Administer Economic Growth
Tuesday, 16 April 2013, 1:56 pm | Solomon Islands Government
The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) will soon recruit 9 Directors to head new posts within the Economic Growth Centre Division (EGCD) within the Ministry. More >>
Solomon Islands PM Donates $500K to Tsunami Telethon
Monday, 25 March 2013, 12:35 pm | Solomon Islands Government
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has donated $500,000 on behalf of the National Coalition for Rural Advancement Government towards the Temotu Tsunami telethon fundraising effort co-hosted by the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation and the Solomon ... More >>
NZ Employers Commend Solomon Islands Seasonal Workers
Thursday, 7 March 2013, 3:08 pm | Solomon Islands Government
Solomon Islands Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon Clay Forau was pleased to hear positive feed backs and comments from various Employers in New Zealand on the work output and performances of Solomon Islands nationals employed under the ... More >>
Solomons Islands To Establish Mission In New Zealand
Tuesday, 5 March 2013, 2:52 pm | Solomon Islands Government
OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATION UNIT Media Release 04-03-13-Gh Solomons Islands To Establish Mission In New Zealand More >>
DPM Welcomes UNDP Support For Electoral Reforms
Friday, 1 March 2013, 4:09 pm | Solomon Islands Government
MEDIA RELEASE 01-03-13-GH DPM Welcomes UNDP Support For Electoral Reforms Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Maelanga who is also Minister for Home Affairs has today welcomed a multimillion dollar UNDP assistance towards electoral reforms in Solomon ... More >>
Health Authorities Step Up Measures Against Dengue Outbreak
Wednesday, 27 February 2013, 12:20 pm | Solomon Islands Government
OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATION UNIT MEDIA RELEASE 27-02-13-GH Health Authorities Step Up Measures To Tackle Dengue Outbreak More >>
UK Provide Support Tsunami Victims at Santa Cruz
Friday, 15 February 2013, 2:44 pm | Solomon Islands Government
PRESS RELEASE UK Provide Support Tsunami Victims at Santa Cruz, Temotu Province United Kingdom has announced humanitarian support for the people of the Solomon Islands in the aftermath of the magnitude 8.0M earthquake and subsequent 1.5m tsunami wave ... More >>
EPA Consultations Successfully Completed
Friday, 15 February 2013, 1:36 pm | Solomon Islands Government
OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATION UNIT MEDIA RELEASE 14-02-13-GH EPA Consultations Successfully Completed More >>
PM Lilo Welcomes Roc Assistance For Tsunami Victims
Tuesday, 12 February 2013, 3:26 pm | Solomon Islands Government
Office Of The Prime Minister And Cabinet Government Communication Unit MEDIA RELEASE 12-02-13-GH PM Lilo Welcomes Roc Assistance For Tsunami Victims The Republic of China (ROC), Taiwan, today has donated SB$1.46 million to assist Solomon Islands in its ... More >>
State Of Disaster Declared On Santa Cruz Islands
Friday, 8 February 2013, 2:49 pm | Solomon Islands Government
OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATION UNIT MEDIA RELEASE 08-02-13-GH State Of Disaster Declared On Santa Cruz Islands More >>
