The regional non-governmental group, the Pacific Network on Globalisation (PANG), is calling on Forum Island Trade Ministers meeting in Kiribati this week to learn the mistakes from previous negotiations and avoid making binding commitments in areas that will not support their exporters. The focus of this week’s meeting is on the economic opportunities of trade…
Two-thirds of the Pacific Islands communities could run out of fish to feed their populations within 15 years. The concern is over both inshore and deep ocean fisheries that are not sustainable. The warning comes as the Pacific Islands prepare to talk tuna fisheries management in Samoa in early July. Dr Quentin Hanich, fisheries governance…
Finance is a key input into sustainable economic growth, says a quarterly report from the ANZ Bank. In its Asia Pacific Economics Pacific Quarterly publication, the bank said the process of developing broader and more liquid banks, institutions and markets to finance growth was known as financial deepening. “At its core, this involves opening up…
Developing countries that invested in quality jobs from the early 2000s grew nearly one percentage point faster every year since 2007 and were better able to weather the economic crisis than comparable economies, according to a new report by the United Nations labour agency. The annual report of the International Labour Organization (ILO), The World…
A basic lSupport training course was conducted by the Wellington Free Ambulance Service which visited Gizo hospital recently. The course was conducted from the 15th to the 17th of May and was attended by nurses, ambulance drivers, OBM drivers and security officers from Gizo hospital. Nurses also travelled from Seghe, Koriovuku and Vonunu for the…
POLICE have yesterday arrested and charged one of the prime suspects and instigators which led to the rioting and looting fortnight ago. Acting assistant commissioner national capital, Gabriel Manelusi confirmed to the Solomon Star last night that, in police custody awaiting court appearance is flash flood victims coalition taskforce interim chairman Jefferey Leni. Mr Manelusi…
With only Vanuatu and Fiji in the running to qualify for the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015, this match is shaping up to be the unmissable encounter of the tournament. Fiji will go into the match on the back of three straight wins, while Vanuatu have two wins and a draw. With nine…
Goalkeeper Philip Mango remains ambitious despite his dreams of reaching the FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand ending on Tuesday. But the Solomon Islands U-20 skipper and goalkeeper remains proud of his side’s efforts despite the results. He can hardly contain his joy at leading his national team. “It’s a privilege for me and…
Solomon Islands Rugby League (SIRL) is organising another rugby league match between 2 Honiara select sides on Friday 30 May at Panatina oval at 4pm and invites all interested players, officials and supporters of the code to turn up at the field on the day. Solomon Islands Rugby League current executive is looking to kick…
The Vodafone Fiji under-20 side remains on track to qualify for the FIFA U20 World Cup, thanks to their 3-0 win over Papua New Guinea Tuesday. It was another superb performance from the youngsters who ensured Fiji continued its winning run in the OFC U20 Championship and managed to keep another clean sheet. That makes…