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Asia Can Lead on Green Growth by Working with Private Sector

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 21:24
DELHI, INDIA - At a forum today, Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Haruhiko Kuroda outlined steps countries in the Asia and the Pacific region are already taking to protect shared natural resources and called for more private sector involvement in the building of green infrastructure.

MET Issues Tropical Disturbance Watch

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 21:41
The Solomon Islands meteorological (MET) service has issued a tropical disturbance watch this morning.

PNG: Investigation Into Media Shooting Threat Needed Says PFF

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 20:56
PFF, Rarotonga, COOK ISLANDS-- Journalists in Papua New Guinea must be able to report the ongoing political tensions in the country without fear or intimidation, says Pacific media monitoring watchdog the Pacific Freedom Forum, PFF.

Workers Leave Out of Fear

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 19:33
The Guadalcanal Plains Palm Oil limited (GPPOL) has confirmed that it's had to send many of its workers back to their home province following a violent incident with locals.

SPREP Launches Clean Pacific 2012 Campaign

Wed, 02/01/2012 - 19:57
The Clean Pacific 2012 campaign will be launched in partnership with the World Wetlands Day celebrations in Apia, Samoa on 2 February.

Sea Level Rise Threatens Communities

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 20:41
The Solomon Islands Red Cross says the rising sea level and changes in weather patterns are slowly taking their toll on low lying islands in Temotu Province.

Sea Level Rise Threatens Communities

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 20:12
The Solomon Islands Red Cross says the rising sea level and changes in weather patterns are slowly taking their toll on low lying islands in Temotu Province.

Unique Red Feather Money of Temotu

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 23:23
Before introduction of money in Solomon Islands, the currency came in different forms for the nine provinces of the country.

Ma'asina wants Parliament Dissolved

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 20:04
The Ma'asina Forum is calling on the people of Malaita province to support its push to have the parliament dissolved.

Solomon Nationals Safe in PNG Mutiny

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 19:24
Solomon Islands Nationals living in Papua New Guinea are well and safe when a military mutiny on Thursday unfolded in the capital, Port Moresby.

Aussies Celebrate Australia Day

Thu, 01/26/2012 - 18:43
Australians around the world will today celebrate Australia Day.

Aussies Dominate Tourist Arrivals

Wed, 01/25/2012 - 21:17
The Solomon Islands have enjoyed a 20 percent increase in visitor numbers in the past two years with Australian travelers the most frequent visitors to the untouched island paradise.

Scavenging to Survive

Wed, 01/25/2012 - 19:41
This is the side of Honiara many choose to turn a blind eye to. With cost of living soaring at an alarming rate, it is no surprise young children are now roaming the streets scavenging for bottles and tins to sell as a means of survival.

The War Canoe of the Western Province

Wed, 01/25/2012 - 19:06
The war canoe from Western Province was once a revered sight in the waters of the Western Solomon Islands.

Put School Drop-Outs to Good Use

Tue, 01/24/2012 - 19:33
As school results come in, many that were unfortunate not to make it are now left wondering, where to from here?

Four People Charged in East Guadalcanal Unrest

Tue, 01/24/2012 - 19:28
Four people have been arrested and charged with intimidation and unlawfully taking vehicles from two of Solomon Islands' biggest companies.

Big Maos Launches Festival Radio Show

Mon, 01/23/2012 - 21:06
A new and exciting radio show featuring updates about the upcoming Festival of Pacific Arts will be aired on the countries major FM Radio stations starting today.

Solomon's Police to Work Harder at Rebuilding

Mon, 01/23/2012 - 19:56
The Royal Solomon Islands Police is pushing ahead with plans to become self-sufficient.

Fiji Offers assistance to Solomon Islands

Mon, 01/23/2012 - 19:52
Fiji will provide assistance to the Solomon Islands for the hosting of the 11th Festival of Pacific Arts in July.

I am Not Plotting Against PM: Wale

Mon, 01/23/2012 - 19:23
The Solomon Islands' deputy opposition leader Mathew Wale has denied claims that he is plotting to demolish the government coalition and unseat the Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo.