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Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:14 AM

First TRC Hearing Brings Relief and Hopes for Reconciliation

Nine victims from the tensions in Solomon Islands testified before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, TRC, during the first day of public hearings.

First TRC Hearing Brings Relief and Hopes for Reconciliation
Mr. Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi of Fiji; Ms. Sofia Macher of Peru (Deputy Chair); Fr. Sam Ata of Solomon Islands (Chair); Mr. George Kejoa of Solomon Islands and Ms. Carolyn Laore of Solomon Islands.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:57 AM

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

Tuesday, March 09, 2010 12:19 PM

Pacific Women Continue to Face Challenges

Monday, March 08, 2010 9:53 AM

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

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The tragic and disturbing stories told by the nine victims gave an insight into the types of abuses many Solomon Islanders experienced between 1998 and 2003. Among the crimes committed were murder, ...  read more

Tuesday, March 09, 2010 7:00 AM

TRC Holds First Public Hearing

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.

"The outcome of the hearing is yet to be seen, but we hope and pray that it will enable those who are willing to come forward to finally move on in their lives", says Father Sam Ata, chairman of the ...  read more

Monday, March 08, 2010 7:00 AM

PNG High Commissioner Recalled

Papua New Guinea High Commissioner to Solomon Islands Aiwa Olmi is being recalled to Port Moresby.

Papua New Guinea High Commissioner to Solomon Islands Aiwa Olmi is being recalled to NBC reports that Prime Minister, Sir Michael Somare, has issued specific directions for the immediate recall ...  read more

News || read all
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:21 AM

Police Officer wins RAMSI Special Coordinator's Award for Women

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).
Category: Economy
Topic: RAMSI

Tuesday, March 09, 2010 7:33 AM

Taiwan Ambassador Releases 2010 RCDF

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.

Tuesday, March 09, 2010 7:30 AM

Equality In Action: RAMSI Marks International Women's Day

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.
Category: Economy
Topic: women
Sports || read all
Monday, March 08, 2010 8:55 AM

NSW Thunder Coach Hopeful for Ragomo to Return

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.
Topic: Soccer

Monday, March 01, 2010 1:43 PM

Soccer National Training Squad Named

The list of players selected for the Senior National Team Training Squad for 2010 has been released by the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Technical Department. This follows more than a week of trials and the selection process which followed in Honiara.
Topic: Soccer

Friday, February 19, 2010 10:14 AM

National Team Trials End on Monday

The trials for the selection of the Senior National Team currently being held at the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Academy grounds will end on Monday (22nd February 2010).
Topic: Soccer
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Letters to the Editor
Sunday, March 07, 2010 11:56 PM

Unfair Terminations

I would be grateful if you can spare me some space in your paper to express my concern with relation to the above heading. I sympathize with Student...  read more

Wednesday, March 03, 2010 7:18 PM

bemobile in SI 'scandal'

The website www.postcourier.com.pg/20100303/wehome.htm carried a story titled 'bemobile in SI 'scandal' by JONATHAN TANNOS It revealed that a minor s...  read more

Wednesday, March 03, 2010 2:36 AM

One Television vs Solomon Star

Thanks Mr. Maesulia for the comments regarding the above subject. Well, both One Television and Solomon Star used the so called platform 'JOOMLA' to ...  read more

Friday, February 26, 2010 12:49 AM

Sasako - element of truth?

I refer to Katie Fono's article inrespect to the above subject. Let me remind you that if you claim Mr. Sasako's story contains elements of truth the...  read more
Thursday, March 04, 2010 1:15 AM

SIG and the welfare of our overseas students

Dear Editor, Why is the government too ignorant of its shortcomings and continues to pretend that it cares? Well, at least, it does care about send...  read more

Wednesday, March 03, 2010 1:39 PM

Students in Fiji

Vey irresponsible of the Gov't. So much of talking about Good Governance when our students are hungery. This is such a shame. The Ministry of Educatio...  read more

Tuesday, March 02, 2010 9:42 AM

Starving SIG students in USP

Dear editor, Please allow me to express my concern regarding the above heading. I know that this issue arise every year, but I want to raise it beca...  read more

Thursday, February 25, 2010 6:31 PM

Sasako has no proof!

I have been following the exchanges in the paper. However, one thing has come out of it. Sasako has no proof to substantiate that Carol Edwards was th...  read more
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