Pursuing Justice in Rural Solomon Islands
Imagine you have been living peacefully in a village for generations, growing food for your family in your garden, catching fish and accessing fresh water from a nearby spring.
Economy Archive October 2013
Solomon Islands Hails Success of Montreal Protocol during Anniversary
Solomon Islands last week joined other members of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol Treaty to celebrate the Treaty’s 25th Anniversary in Thailand.
Government Pledges Support for Miss South Pacific Pageant
The National Government has pledged more support towards hosting the Miss South Pacific Pageant competition in Honiara in December.
Mining Rights for Isabel Nickel Goes to Court
A major court case in Solomon Islands is seeking to resolve a long-running dispute between Australian and Japanese companies over nickel rights on Santa Isabel Island.
Magistrates Court Faces Shortage of Judges
The Magistrates' Court is facing an acute shortage of judges, raising serious concerns particularly with the growing backlog of cases.
Experts Warn Cyclone Season May Start Early
The cyclone season for this year may come earlier than expected, experts have warned.
RAMSI Enhances RSIPF’s Maritime Capability
RAMSI Acting Special Coordinator Justine Braithwaite, Acting Participating Policing Force (PPF) Commander Noel Scobell, and Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Deputy Commissioner Walter Kola, today announced that 32 new police vessels have been gifted by the PPF to the RSIPF.
SIG and World Bank Sign Financing Agreement for US$2 Million
Today, the Solomon Islands Minister for Finance and Treasury, Rick Hou'enipwela signed a grant financing agreement with the World Bank for a US$2 million Development Policy Operation. The grant provides general budget support that is linked to important policy actions that government has undertaken.
Academic Highlights Difficulties in Reviving the Rice Industry
An academic from the Australian National University says the economic and climatic conditions in Solomon Islands will hamper any relaunch of the rice industry.
Queensland Families Return to Their Roots
Members of a Queensland family of Solomon Islands descent are returning to the home of their ancestors for a historic family reunion.