The Chair of the 2nd Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Regional Workshop on UNPoA and Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), Mr Edmond Heau of the Department of Commerce, Solomon Islands welcomed members of the MSG, PSAAG and Civil Society Organisations to the Workshop held at the MSG Secretariat in Port Vila from 1 -2 September 2015. In…
Suva (Fiji Times) – FIJI’S foreign debt stood at $2.96billion at the end of December 31, 2014. This was revealed by the Fiji Bureau of Statistics in their recent update of Fiji’s international investment position. While Fiji’s NIIP stood at -$6.78b at December 31, 2014, the value of overseas Fiji investments was well below the…
A chief representative from Choiseul has called for a united stand to move the province forward towards State Government Lemeus Manavakana said this during the Awareness on the 2nd 2014 Draft Federal Constitution of Solomon Islands last week. He made these remarks during the official closing of the Awareness program on Friday 11th September 2015…
CHOISEUL Province has given its unanimous support for the shift to Federalism from the current system. Participants during the awareness on the 2nd 2014 Draft Federal Constitution of Solomon Islands have expressed this. They made this resolution after their consultation meeting on Friday 11th September 2015. There was an air of confidence and satisfaction among…
Women participants have called for the making of State governments as soon as the Federal system comes into effect. This was during the Choiseul Province’s Awareness on the 2nd 2014 Draft Federal Constitution of Solomon Islands last week. Speaking on behalf of Women participants during the awareness’ closing at Qurusu Hall on Friday 11th September,…
Member of Parliament for Hograno/Havulei/Kia Constituency and the Leader of Opposition, Jeremiah Manele has been hailed a true leader. Constituents made mention of this during his recent constituency tour to deliver some of the constituency projects. Projects include a three ton truck for Kolotubi and surrounding communities and a tractor for Kholaero Rural Training Centre…
Constituents within Hograno/Havulei/Kia, Isabel province have been urged to take good care of community and individual projects as investments to help drive rural development. And not to forget the projects primary goal is to improve rural livelihood through the project’s main purpose. Member of Parliament for Hograno/Havulei/Kia constituency and Leader of Opposition, Jeremiah Manele told…
A REHEARSAL in preparation for the 2rd Artificial Islands &Shell Money Festival 2015 was conducted at the Busu Homestay Tourist Resort in Langa Langa Lagoon, Malaita province on Sunday. The main high light of the rehearsal was the demonstration of the various shell money products, how to produce it, bridal gift presentation ceremony, traditional food…
POLICE Commissioner Frank Prendergast says there are continuing traffic incidents that occurred as a result of excessive speed or excessive alcohol. Speaking at his weekly police conference yesterday, Mr Prendergast said many people are losing their lives in traffic accidents. “Unfortunately we continue to see people having accidents because of excessive speed or excessive alcohol,”…
Police make two more arrests POLICE have arrested and remanded two more suspects as investigations into the Mbike island shooting widens. Harrison Niumalefo and Billy Kanakana Ringasui appeared at the Honiara Magistrate’s Court, Thursday on charges of attempted murder, willful and unlawful damage of property, attempt to destroy property by explosives, possession of firearm without…