Economy Archive July 2008

Youths are given the opportunity to learn the basic in the media world.

Natural beauty comes with no cost attached for most in the Solomons.

To be famous does not require money for the Solomon Islanders who have their own way of gaining popularity among the crowd.

The arrest of a wanted criminal leads to attack on four police officers, two locals and two RAMSI personnel, at the Weathercoast in West Guadalcanal.

A medical team from Taiwan have left for the Western Province to offer free services to the people.

A trial project for the One Laptop Per Child, O-L-P-C, initiative has been launched in three schools in the Western Province.

Honiara residents are murmuring on a mysterious number dubbed the 'ghost number' with several claiming to be receiving calls from the six-digit ID.

Fitness equipments in Parliament stand idle due to 'lack of space'.

People in public are calling on the Solomon Islands Electricity Authority to do something about continuous power cuts currently experienced in the capital city.

The Police have confirmed to have formally received a complaint about the payment of more than half a million dollars, as bonus paid by Our Telekom Company in an off-shore arrangement, to its outgoing CEO Martyn Robinson.

Last night, RAMSI Participating Police Force (PPF) advisers were forced to fire two warning shots on the Weathercoast.

Rumor is spreading on possible ban of selling single rolls of cigarettes throughout the country.

The World Health Organization country's liaison officer, Dr. William Adu-Krow said that the WHO Solomon Islands will work on a new growth chart for children.

Naha Police yesterday arrested two brothers after they allegedly assaulted two police officers Monday night at approximately 11:00pm at Kobito-2.

Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands Acting Special Coordinator, Dr Jonathan Austin, congratulates the people and government of Vanuatu on the occasion of their National Day.

An agreement for a 28-million dollar grant assistance has been signed to reform and improve the Solomon Islands Electricity Authority.

The Board of Directors of the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation is taking steps to ensure the national broadcaster remains on air.

A member of the Solomon Islands delegation to the 10th Festival of Pacific Arts in American Samoa died this morning from a cerebral malarial infection.

Sight of children scavenging rubbish in public brings questions to minds of many on how some parents could allow such a thing to happen to their child.

Youths are currently attending a workshop that aims to encourage them to address issues that affect young people.

While the more developed societies rely on high tech machinery to do heavy errands, Solomon Islanders still rely on the simple broom made of coconut leaves.

Cultural practices in collaboration with a modern wedding still exist in the western part of the Solomon Islands.

Smoking and betel nut chewing are two common social interactions that builds friendship for most locals.

Residents near the Bahai area sea side have raised concerns about people in the neighborhood disposing rubbish in the sea.

The Ministry of Planning and Aid Coordination together with the Ministry of Public Service officially launched the 2009 budget at the King Solomon Hotel.

Solomon Islands Parliament has been adjourned yet again following a brief meeting.

Solomon Islands representatives at the 10th Festival of Pacific Arts in American Samoa say they have already begun preparations to host the 11th festival in 2012.

Fashion has changed a lot in Solomon Islands, especially among the young people of the country.

Making the first approach to win someone's heart is not an easy task for most but in the native Solomon Islands, there was once the approach of using the "green leaf".

Six officers of the National Disaster Management Office, NDMO, are currently in Buala of Isabel Province on tour.

There is no better way to kill time than to indulge in a gossip session with a group of friends.

Beautifying the capital city of Solomon Islands is a grueling job for those placed with the responsibility.

The Acting Minister for Agriculture and Livestock, Hon. Martin Maga, during the opening of the sub regional workshop on food security stated that the government should not be blamed for the soaring food prices.

The Solomon Islands Electricity Authority, SIEA, owes SBD$18-million dollars to its fuel suppliers.

An important workshop was to be held at the Solomon Islands Planned Parenthood Association office this morning.

The premier of Renbel Province Timothy Johnston Peseika has again pledged his government's support to disaster management work in his province.

The Police Response Team under the Solomon Islands Police Force National Response Unit had conducted a Familiarization Exercise at the Rove Ground.

Free basic education is one priority area for the current Sikua-led government.

The Areo community in West Kwara'e, Malaita province, were lucky recipients of a health clinic thanks to the kind assistance of the government of Japan.

RAMSI is today celebrating its anniversary with sausages and sack races, coconut husking and traditional feasts; after five years on the ground, the Regional Assistance Mission is taking its birthday party to the provinces of Solomon Islands.

Life in the rural is one that cannot be found anywhere else.

The Ministry of Health received medical supplies from the World Health Organisation office in Honiara.

The National Parliament of Solomon Islands will commence its second meeting for the year today.

Our Telekom will launch its Breeze GSM Mobile Service in the Makira provincial capital, Kirakira, on Tuesday 29th July, 2008.

The Government says a new program to improve the public service will lead to better trained workers with the right tools to improve government services across Solomon Islands.

Students are back in schools after weeks of non-stop celebrations to commemorate Solomon Islands 30th independence anniversary.

Open courting is a huge no for most cultures in Solomon Islands societies.

The Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Mmasekgoa Masire-Mwamba, will be visiting Solomon Islands for the first time this week, on route to the King of Tonga's Coronation early next month.

Living on the streets is one that is fast becoming common in Honiara.

The Save Japan Dolphins Coalition is urging Solomon Islands government to consider halting Ocean Embassy/WIN from continuing their dolphin capture business in the country.

Surviving continuous rise on cost of living throughout the Solomons is becoming daily for the locals.

Japanese troops may return to Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands.

Solomon Islands government accused the Parliamentary Opposition of using "unconventional means to oust the government".

Living in the rural is tough life for people residing in the capital city.

Hundreds of Kiribati families in Solomon Islands gathered to witness celebrations to mark the 29th Independence Anniversary of Kiribati.

Police have charged a man responsible for horrifically murdering four people and attempting to murder 15 others in a roadside ambush that occurred at Dereni in east Guadalcanal in September 2002.

The Solomon Islands National Provident Fund will set an increase on members' contribution.

Residents of World Heritage site, Lake Tengano in East Rennell say the level of the lake is rising and is threatening their taro garden lands.

The government is being blamed for the delay in appointing the next Governor of Central Bank.

A new training centre launched today receives strong support from various organisations and government departments in Honiara.

A new training center was officially launched this morning at the Mendana Hotel.

Sick patients are complaining that nurses are not being professionals in their field.

The joint law enforcement initiative to stop criminal activity associated with foreign fishing vessels known as Operation Clean Harbour continued today.

Solomon Islands government will officially launch a Pentavalent Vaccine next month.

Overloading of vehicle trailers is a noticeable bad habit in the Solomons.

The Police Association has expressed heart felt appreciation to RAMSI's Participating Police Force (PPF) and the Ministry of Health for assisting a local senior executive officer and his wife travel to Sydney to undergo medical treatment.

Our Telekom donated a prepaid mobile phone in support of the Solo Idol programme.

Parliament yesterday gave notice of the Motion of No Confidence it received from the Parliamentary Opposition group.

The Solomon Islands Police Force is currently working on the development of leadership within the police force.

The Livestock Division under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock will be doing awareness programs on bird flu for local farmers.

Business development is a struggle for most locals in Solomon Islands who complain of foreign business people "invading our space".

Solomon Islands looks forward to hosting a royal visit of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester next month.

The Board of Solomon Islands Electricity Authority has taken drastic cost cutting measures to address the rising cost of operation due to the rise in fuel.

Christmas comes early for the children of Solomon Islands thanks to a Wellington policeman.

People welcome weekends with open arms but such is not the case for some women who fear hassles from drunkards.

A three days international food workshop will take place in Honiara.

A Russian national investigated in the Solomons for illegally possessing three yellow lorikeets was fined SBD2,000.

It can be a good time out or a moment of being an utter fool in public when consumption of alcohol goes overboard.

Tampering police investigation is often done with complete innocence by the general public in the Solomon Islands.

Homeless people on the streets of Honiara are often cased by domestic violence.

Local media did not do thorough coverage on the Trade and Agricultural Show, according to the Under Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Alfred Maesulia.

The Forum Ministerial Standing Committee F-M-S-C on the Regional Assistance Mission in Solomon Islands (RAMSI) will hold its second meeting in Honiara.

The University of the South Pacific refuses to register Solomon Islands students over government debt.

Australia's Foreign Affairs Minister, Hon. Stephen Smith MP will arrive in Solomon Islands today.

The Enhanced Consultative Mechanism, E-C-M process is important for the effective consultation between the Solomon Islands Government, RAMSI and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat.

Breathing the dust is how most describe walking through the streets of Honiara during a dry spell of no rain.

Standing tall but of no use is the overhead bridge next to the National Referral Hospital in Honiara.

Use of mobile phone is becoming common sight around Honiara since its introduction some eight years ago.

Two females aged in their 30s were arrested and charged by police officers from the Liquor Licensing Squad after raids at Banana Valley in White River.

Women selling bags for a living are going against orders to make ends meet.

The Governor General Sir Nathaniel Waena is in London where he is expected to call on the Queen.

Solomon Islands Parliament will meet next week.

Judges and Magistrates from across Solomon Islands came together at Save the Children yesterday to revisit the special considerations and processes involved in dealing with young people in the formal justice system.

Statistics have shown that Solomon Islands have had an increase in cases of HIV infection.

The head of the South Seas Evangelical Church, Reverend Bishop Festus Suruma died early Saturday morning in Honiara.

A new program will see local police officers work with Australian Federal Police, A-F-P, in Canberra.

A group of young people are taking the initiative to do general clean up around Honiara city.

The two-week trade, agriculture and cultural show "truly united Solomon Islands".

Sick patients are flocking the National Referral Hospital outpatient in large numbers.

The National Trade and Agricultural Show is a fine example of cooperation and unity in purpose to achieving an objective.