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Leadership Code Commission Fines Leaders

50 min 43 sec ago
The Leadership Code Commission has fined more than 400 leaders for failing to give statements of their assets and financial interests to the Commission as required under the Leadership Code Act 1999.

More Victims Ready to Testify in Next Hearings

59 min 43 sec ago
The first public hearing by the Solomon Islands Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) concluded yesterday, with 19 witnesses giving sometimes wrenching personal testimony on their experiences during five years of civil conflict known as the "tension".

PM Hails Latest Trip as a Success

1 hour 16 min ago
Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua has described his recent trip to Palau and Brussels as a success.

Let's Keep Voter Registration List Corrupt Free

1 hour 19 min ago
Chief Electoral Officer, Mr Polycarp Haununu, has called on the public for their support to keep voter registration free of corruption.

Watch Out For Bogus Operators

Wed, 03/10/2010 - 23:32
The government is warning people wanting to join New Zealand's Recognized Seasonal Employee Scheme to watch out for bogus operators.

Police Officer wins RAMSI Special Coordinator's Award for Women

Wed, 03/10/2010 - 19:21
Royal Solomon Islands Police Officer, Detective Inspector Florence Taro, was awarded the RAMSI Special Coordinator's Award for Women, recognising her contribution to improving the status of women both within and outside the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF).

First TRC Hearing Brings Relief and Hopes for Reconciliation

Wed, 03/10/2010 - 19:14
Nine victims from the tensions in Solomon Islands testified before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, TRC, during the first day of public hearings.

ADB, AFD Work to Promote Growth, Reduce Poverty and Protect Environment

Wed, 03/10/2010 - 16:57
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) have pledged to continue working closely together and jointly mobilize their resources to promote sustainable growth, fight poverty, and protect the environment in the Asia and Pacific region.

Pacific Women Continue to Face Challenges

Tue, 03/09/2010 - 23:19
Press Release - 8th March 2010 - Women in the Pacific continue to face adverse challenges despite national and regional commitments to addressing gender inequality.

Taiwan Ambassador Releases 2010 RCDF

Tue, 03/09/2010 - 18:33
The Ambassador of the Republic of China (ROC), Taiwan, HE George Chan had formally released the first payment of SB$10 million for the '2010 Rural Constituency Development Fund (RCDF)' covering 50 constituencies in Honiara yesterday afternoon.

Equality In Action: RAMSI Marks International Women's Day

Tue, 03/09/2010 - 18:30
Twin launches of two new policies for women and a pioneering book about Solomon Islands women in Government, Being The First, are fitting ways to mark International Women's Day 2010, RAMSI Special Coordinator, Graeme Wilson said.

TRC Holds First Public Hearing

Tue, 03/09/2010 - 18:00
Victims of the tensions in Solomon Islands will have their first opportunity today to give testimony on their experiences before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, TRC.

Level of Violence against Women in Pacific among Highest in the World

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 20:53
According to the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) statistics, women in the region suffer from a level of violence that is among the most severe in the world.

Book Launching Celebrates Women in Leadership

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 20:44
A book launched in the Solomon Islands today marks International Women's Day by celebrating leadership and achievement amongst Solomon Islands women.

NSW Thunder Coach Hopeful for Ragomo to Return

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 19:55
NSW Thunder coach Jamie Amendolia is hopeful Solomon Islands star Elliot Ragomo is back from injury for their do-or-die AFC Futsal Club Championship clash with Port Authority of Thailand today.

Selwyn Students Return Due to Flooding

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 18:46
A number of Selwyn College students returned to Honiara last week because of flooding at the school caused by the recent torrential weather.

USP Students Receive Some Money

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 18:10
Government sponsored students studying at the University of the South Pacific's (USP) Laucala campus in Fiji have received FJ$375.

PNG High Commissioner Recalled

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 18:00
Papua New Guinea High Commissioner to Solomon Islands Aiwa Olmi is being recalled to Port Moresby.

First TRC Public Hearing Next Week

Sat, 03/06/2010 - 01:18
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission, TRC, will hold its first national public hearing in Honiara next week.

Riumana Highlights Oil Palm Industry to Malaysian Diplomat

Fri, 03/05/2010 - 22:26
The Minister of Agriculture and livestock Development, Selwyn Riumana told the new Malaysian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Madame Blanche Olbery, of the massive investment opportunities in the Oil Palm Industry.