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Friday, March 12, 2010 8:35 AM
BY PACIFC ISLANDS FORUM SECRETARIAT
Press Release - 11th March 2010 - The move towards strengthening regional capacity in World Trade Organization (WTO) General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) and services negotiations took another step forward with the conclusion of a three-day workshop held in Nadi, Fiji from 8 -10 March 2010.
The workshop, jointly organized by the WTO and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, was attended by trade officials from the Forum Island Countries (FICs). It was conducted by WTO Secretariat trade in services experts with regional speakers invited from the University of the South Pacific and Institute of International Trade at the University of Adelaide, Australia. According to the Secretary General of the Forum Secretariat, Tuiloma Neroni Slade, "the workshop was very timely and provided an opportunity for the FICs to familiarize themselves with Trade in Services negotiations...
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Regional
Topic: Forum Secretariat
Friday, March 12, 2010 7:05 AM
Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua says that he is pleased with the public support and progress made by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, TRC.
Dr Sikua says that following the landmark public hearings into sufferings endured during the ethnic violence that gripped the country for five years. Dr Sikua joined other senior statesmen on the first day of the hearings on Tuesday to listen to testimonies of the pain that victims have endured during the violent years from 1998 to 2003. Since becoming Prime Minister in December 2007, one of Dr Sikua's main priorities was to pursue meaningful reconciliation between people at all levels of society which is anticipated to lead to national healing. Under his...
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Economy
Topic: Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Friday, March 12, 2010 7:04 AM
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service continues to issue special weather advises for Temotu and Rennell Bellona Provinces due to two low pressure systems.
Director of Meteorology, David Hiriasia, says the low pressure systems are situated north of Vanuatu, close to the Vanikoro Islands of Temotu Province, while the second one is situated close to American Samoa. Mr Hiriasia however says his office is monitoring the low system close to Vanikoro because the other is far away from the Solomon Islands. He says the system near Vanikoro is expected to move southwest towards Rennell and Bellona Province with prediction of rough seas and strong winds. Mr Hiriasia says the Met Service along with the National Disaster...
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Economy
Topic: natural disaster
Friday, March 12, 2010 7:02 AM
Parliament has withdrawn the Timber Development and Marketing Authority Bill.
The Timber Development and Marketing Authority Bill was intended to establish an authority to facilitate buying and selling of timber harvested by local communities and to market timber at international prices. It was also to serve as an advisory body for communities in areas of forest plantation management, best timber harvesting practices and timber export specifications. The Authority would also assist management and development of forest plantations, reforestation programs and to provide financial assistance to communities within the objectives of the Bill. ...
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Economy
Topic: Parliament
Thursday, March 11, 2010 11:36 AM
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.
Chairman of the Leadership Code Commission Emmanuel Kouhota says the Commission has imposed a penalty of 100 dollars each. Mr Kouhota says in October and November last year, the Commission sent out more than 800 declaration forms for leaders to fill in and declare their assets and financial interests to the Commission. But he says only about 400 leaders returned the forms to the Commission in time. The law require leaders to make a declaration to the Commission every two years and whether they have anything to declare or not they are still required to make a...
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Economy
Topic: Leadership Code Commission
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Thursday, March 11, 2010 11:27 AM
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".
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Thursday, March 11, 2010 11:10 AM
Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua has described his recent trip to Palau and Brussels as a success
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Thursday, March 11, 2010 11:07 AM
Chief Electoral Officer, Mr Polycarp Haununu, has called on the public for their support to keep voter registration free of corruption
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:32 PM
The government is warning people wanting to join New Zealand's Recognized Seasonal Employee Scheme to watch out for bogus operators.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:21 AM
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)
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:14 AM
Nine victims from the tensions in Solomon Islands testified before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, TRC, during the first day of public hearings.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:57 AM
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.
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Tuesday, March 09, 2010 12:19 PM
Press Release - 8th March 2010 - Women in the Pacific continue to face adverse challenges despite national and regional commitments to addressing gender inequality
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Tuesday, March 09, 2010 7:33 AM
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
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Tuesday, March 09, 2010 7:30 AM
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
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Tuesday, March 09, 2010 7:00 AM
TRC Holds First Public Hearing
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Monday, March 08, 2010 9:53 AM
Level of Violence against Women in Pacific among Highest in the World
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Monday, March 08, 2010 9:44 AM
Book Launching Celebrates Women in Leadership
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Monday, March 08, 2010 8:55 AM
NSW Thunder Coach Hopeful for Ragomo to Return
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Monday, March 08, 2010 7:46 AM
Selwyn Students Return Due to Flooding
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Monday, March 08, 2010 7:10 AM
USP Students Receive Some Money
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Monday, March 08, 2010 7:00 AM
PNG High Commissioner Recalled
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Friday, March 05, 2010 2:18 PM
First TRC Public Hearing Next Week
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Friday, March 05, 2010 11:26 AM
Riumana Highlights Oil Palm Industry to Malaysian Diplomat
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Friday, March 05, 2010 11:14 AM
Diplomats Sworn In
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Thursday, March 04, 2010 9:49 AM
NTU Terminates 100 Tertiary Students
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Thursday, March 04, 2010 9:45 AM
New Malaysian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands
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Thursday, March 04, 2010 9:35 AM
Illegal Connections Larger than First Thought: SIWA
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Thursday, March 04, 2010 6:36 AM
EU and RAO Sign 10th EDF Regional Projects
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Wednesday, March 03, 2010 4:09 PM
PAP Plans National Convention
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Wednesday, March 03, 2010 10:25 AM
Murder Suspect Charged
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Wednesday, March 03, 2010 8:54 AM
CBSI Warns Public: "Charity Payout is a Lie"
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Tuesday, March 02, 2010 1:26 PM
Pacific Economies to Perform Slightly Better in 2010, says ADB
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Tuesday, March 02, 2010 11:35 AM
Police Charge Captains of Foreign Fishing Vessel
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Tuesday, March 02, 2010 11:31 AM
Major Honiara Road Rehabilitation to Commence Soon
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Tuesday, March 02, 2010 9:27 AM
Reveal Your Sources: Honorary Consul General
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Monday, March 01, 2010 1:43 PM
Soccer National Training Squad Named
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Monday, March 01, 2010 11:39 AM
Police in Breach of Fisheries Act: Leni
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Monday, March 01, 2010 10:50 AM
Chilean Earthquake Prompts Tsunami Warning
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Monday, March 01, 2010 9:38 AM
Government Asked to Switch Diplomats or Loose Programme
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Monday, March 01, 2010 7:00 AM
Kemakeza's Candidacy Was Illegal, Declares Courts
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Friday, February 26, 2010 10:07 AM
Malaita Province Seeks Development Assistance from Israel
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Friday, February 26, 2010 9:30 AM
Electoral Commission to Conduct Auki Awareness Day
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Friday, February 26, 2010 9:17 AM
Japan and PIFS Work Out Process for Management of PEC Funds
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Friday, February 26, 2010 8:58 AM
PNA Leaders Conclude With Historic Declaration
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Thursday, February 25, 2010 9:38 AM
Progress in Cairns Compact
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Thursday, February 25, 2010 9:25 AM
2009 People's Survey Report Released
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Thursday, February 25, 2010 9:00 AM
New French Ambassador to Solomon Islands
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010 10:19 AM
Political Campaigning Should Not Begin: Electoral Commission
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010 8:35 AM
Solomon Islander Gets Australian Bravery Award
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