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Economy
SI ECONOMY PROJECTED TO GROW 3.3% FOR 2015
The Solomon Islands economy is projected to grow at 3.3 percent, down slightly from the 3.5 percent initiallyanticipated for this year. A monetary policy statement from the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) for last month states, the downward revision represents slowdowns in emerging economies…
8 Oct 2015
Government
DCCG TAKEN ONBOARD PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP APPROACH
The public-private partnership is an approach the Democratic Coalition for Change Government is keen to promote to ensure community development and institution building in the country. Acting Prime Minister Douglas Ete made the statement to officially open the 8th Premier’s conference yesterday.
6 Oct 2015
Government
OPPOSITION MAINTAINED CALL ON GOV’T TO DELIVER PROMISES
The Parliamentary Opposition has maintained, the Prime Minister must deliver his Government’s promise to the people of Solomon Islands; particularly the promises for Malaita province.
29 Aug 2015
Australia
AUSTRALIA & SOLOMON AGREED TO FOCUS ON ECONOMIC GROWTH
Australia and Solomon Islands has agreed to a new focus on promoting economic growth at the annual Solomon Islands-Australia High Level consultations this week.
29 Aug 2015
Government
GOV’T BE REALISTIC ON POLICY FRAMEWORK FOR SPECIAL NEEDS PEOPLE
The Principal of Bethsaida Rural Training Center, Gideon Rou is calling on the National Government to be realistic on its policy framework in considering the participation of people with special needs. SIBC stringer Gabriel Riotarau reported Mr.
29 Aug 2015
Constitution
TEMOTU CONSTITUTIONAL CONGRESS STARTED AWARENESS
The Temotu Constitutional Congress team has officially started its awareness on the second 2014 Draft Federal Constitution at the Mebilude Recreation House in Lata, Temotu Province.
27 Aug 2015
Government
LAND COMPLEXITY HINDERS PRODUCTION: PM SOGAVARE
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says the complexity of land mobilisation in Solomon Islands restricts the availability of production. Mr. Sogavare made the statement during his keynote address to officially open the Solomon Islands National Lands Conference in Honiara today.
26 Aug 2015
Government
LANDS SUMMIT HOPES TO MAP OUT SUITABLE LAND MODEL
The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey hopes the Land Summit currently underway in Honiara will better inform them to map out a suitable lands model for Solomon Islands.
26 Aug 2015
Corruption
TSI COMMENDS HEALTH MINISTRY FOR REFORM AMBITIONS
Anti-corruption watchdog, Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) has commended the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) for its ambition for reform. A statement from TSI said the reform plan aims to address poor procurement processes that previously caused reputational damage to the Ministry.
21 Aug 2015
Government
HEARING INTO REPORT ON QUALITY OF HEALTH SERVICES CONVENED
The Health and Medical Services Committee will be conducting a two-day Inquiry into the 2009 Report of the Special Select Committee Inquiry, into the Quality of Medical Services provided at the National Referral Hospital.
19 Aug 2015
Civil Society
ISSUES RAISED IN PUBLIC FORUM IMPORTANT: AFUGA
The issues raised in last week’s public forum held by the Forum Solomon Islands International are important for the development and livelihood of Solomon Islanders, said FSII Chief Executive Officer Benjamin Afuga.
12 Aug 2015
Government
OPPOSITION CONCERNED OVER PROPOSED HOUSING SCHEME
The Parliamentary Opposition Group is seriously concerned the proposed public servants housing scheme announced by the government involves fishy arrangements undertaken by top government officials with an Asian company.
11 Aug 2015
Development
LAND REGISTRATION FOR BINA HARBOUR SOON TO COMPLETE
The registration process for the proposed international seaport at Bina Harbour, Malaita Province is expected to be completed by the end of this month. National Consultant on Land Management in the Prime Minister’s Office, Genesis Kofana confirmed in a statement today.
11 Aug 2015
Gender
CONSULTATION ON NATIONAL GENDER POLICY CONCLUDED
A consultation to discuss the challenges and achievements in implementing the Government’s national gender equality and women’s development policy has successfully concluded. Thirty government stakeholder, civil society organisations and development partners attended the one-day consultation.
8 Aug 2015
Agriculture
FARMERS ASSOCIATION QUESTIONED GOV’T POLICY ON AGRICULTURE
The West Kwara’ae Farmers Association described channeling the coconut and cocoa rehabilitation project through the Ministry of Agriculture as a major concern for farmers.
3 Aug 2015
Government
GOV’T FAILED TO IMPLEMENT NURSES SCHEME OF SERVICE: SINA
The Solomon Islands Nursing Association (SINA) claims the Government failed to implement a memorandum it signed for nurses’ scheme of service in 2004. President of the Association Mcnald Tau told SIBC News, the Government neglected to pay transport, posting and accommodation allowances for nurses…
29 Jul 2015
Government
FIRST EVER NATIONAL PEACE-BUILDING POLICY LAUNCHED
The Ministry of National Unity, Reconciliation and Peace has launched Solomon Islands’ first ever National Peace-Building Policy. The policy is the first of its kind for the country and the Pacific.
23 Jul 2015
FFA
SOLOMON ISLANDS REGISTERED OFFICIAL T.R.A.C.E.S BY E.U
Solomon Islands has been registered as an official Trade Control and Expert System (TRACES) participant as of 1st July this year. This was made possible by the European Union (EU).
18 Jul 2015
Cabinet
MINISTRY OF WOMEN TO PRESENT FIRST EVER NATIONAL PLAN TO CABINET
The Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs will present to cabinet its first ever National Strategy on economic empowerment for women in the coming days.
15 Jul 2015
Government
FURTHER REGULATIONS NEEDED IN MINING SECTOR: PM SOGAVARE
There needs to be further provisions in the areas of compliance and respect of processes from developers in the mining sector, says Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare.
15 Jul 2015