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OUR TELEKOM DONATED FUNDS TO SCHOOL PROJECT
The Special Development School of the Solomon Islands Red Cross Society receives 10- Thousand from Our Telekom for its school project. The donation was made in response to a request from the Working Committee to the company for the donation to support built a retention wall to stop a landslide…
12 May 2014
European Union
EU DECIDED TO UPGRADE REPRESENTATION IN SOLOMONS
The European Union, EU, will soon have an Ambassador in Solomon Islands. The Director for the European External Service in the Northeast Asia and Pacific, Sabathhil Gerhard was here last week to celebrate EU Day and also held a political dialogue with the Government.
12 May 2014
Agriculture
SPC PROVIDES TECH SUPPORT TO MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE
Secretariat of the Pacific Community, SPC, is providing technical assistance to the Ministry of Agriculture to aid in their rehabilitation efforts as the repatriation of flood victims in Honiara.
12 May 2014
NGOs
HONIARA ROTARY CLUB DONATED MATERIALS TO NANALA SCHOOL
The Honiara Rotary Club has donated desks, chairs, uniforms, books and stationary to the Nanala Community Primary School, Central Guadalcanal over the weekend.
12 May 2014
European Union
EU PLANS TO LIFT VISA REQUIREMENT FOR 10 PACIFIC NATIONS
The European Union Ambassador for the Pacific says a plan to lift visa requirements for travellers from 10 Pacific nations will be negotiated with each country before it comes into effect.
8 May 2014
Development
THREE DAY WORKSHOP ENDS SUCCESSFULLY IN AFIO
A three day Networking workshop organised by the Ministry of Rural Development, co-facilitated by the Small Malaita Constituency office has ends successfully at Afio.
8 May 2014
Church
ACOM SIGNS MOU WITH WORLD VISION SOLOMONS
The Anglican Church of Melanesia and World Vision Solomon Islands have yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding for a Church partnership project to strengthen the capacity of the Christian Care Centre.
8 May 2014
Development
JICA PRESIDENT PAYS PM LILO AND CABINET COURTESY VISIT
The President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency, or JICA Akihiko Tanaka has today paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo at the Office of the Prime Minister & Cabinet in Honiara.
7 May 2014
International Annual Events/Days
EU TO CELEBRATE ANNUAL EU DAY THIS WEEK IN HONIARA
The European Union celebrates its Annual E-U Day this week. In Europe, the celebrations mark peace and unity in Europe, and commemorates the anniversary of the 1950 historical ‘Schuman Declaration’ by French Foreign Minister, Robert Schuman.
7 May 2014
Business
HOTEL OWNERS DECIDED TO FORM ASSOCIATION
Hotel owners in the country have decided to form an Association for their businesses. The association is expected to shape up of an industry lobby that can take key agendas directly to the government and other stakeholders.
7 May 2014
Media
LIST OF MOST COURAGEOUS JOURNALISTS ANNOUNCED
International media freedom watchdog Reporters Without Borders has announced its inaugural list of the world’s most courageous journalists. The group released its ‘100 Information Heroes’ list ahead of World Press Freedom Day. The list comprises women and men from 65 nations.
5 May 2014
People
FAMOA COUNCIL OF CHIEFS WORRIES OVER NO MEETINGS
The Shortland Islands FAMOA Council of Chief and Trust Board has expressed concern that no meeting was held since three years ago. SIBC’s stringer for Shortland Islands John Kotaru reports, Chair of the Board Sir George Leping has yet to call meetings to discuss the development projects of the…
1 May 2014
Disaster
S.M.M DONATES $700,000 TO SIG DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS
The Japanese mining company, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co, Ltd, SMM, has donated 700- Thousand to the Solomon Islands Government, SIG, Disaster Relief effort.
24 Apr 2014
Disaster
HEALTH AUTHORITY AND PARTNERS WORKING HARD
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services and its donor partners are working around the clock to address health related effects of the recent flash flooding in the country.
23 Apr 2014
Disaster
NINE VESSELS WASHED ASHORE IN RECENT BAD WEATHER
Nine vessels were washed ashore during the recent bad weather in Honiara, says the Acting Director of the Solomon Islands Maritime and Safety Captain Tim Harris. Speaking to the local media today Captain Harris says four of the vessels were re-floated while five are still on the beach.
23 Apr 2014
Disaster
FFA STAFF CLUB HELPED VICTIMS OF RECENT FLASH FLOODS
Forum Fisheries Agency, FFA staff club members have helped the recent flash flood victims to rebuild their lives. A statement from FFA yesterday said this came after the staff raised some needed funds and donated other important items to help those who lost their homes or belongings to the flood.
23 Apr 2014
Banks
NEW BANK SET TO START OPERATIONS IN SOLOMON ISLANDS
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands, CBSI, has granted a ‘full banking license’ to Pan Oceanic Bank Limited, POBL, making it the first locally incorporated bank to be given the green light to operate in the country. The decision was made at the CBSI Board of Directors meeting last Thursday.
22 Apr 2014
Disaster
WHO DISEASE DETECTIVE CURRENTLY IN SOLOMON ISLANDS
World Health Organisation, WHO disease detectives are currently in Solomon Islands. This comes after the National Government declared Honiara and the rest of Guadalcanal province as disaster zones early this month.
22 Apr 2014
Disaster
SMARTPHONES HELPED IN FLOOD AFTERMATH ASSESSMENTS
World Vision is using smartphone technology to accelerate the assessment of needs following the April 3 floods. The use of smartphones is speeding up the ability to distribute emergency relief to affected households much faster than was possible in the past.
21 Apr 2014
Dengue Fever
PROTECT YOUR FAMILIES FROM DENGUE FEVER: WHO
The World Health Organization has advised Honiara residents and other urban centers in the country to take steps to protect their families from dengue fever.
19 Apr 2014