No Pacific Aid Cut Amid Financial Crisis: Australia Oct 29, 2008
But Australia's aid minister, Bob McMullan, said Canberra would remain a major aid donor to south Pacific island nations like the Solomon Islands, Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Kiribati, many of which have experienced recent security upheavals. "Australian aid will never change despite the financial crisis. We will continue to boost our assistance to the Pacific island nations," McMullan told the Solomon Star newspaper. (Planet Ark, United States)
Man arrested in Solomons over Vic murder Oct 28, 2008
An Australian man has been arrested in the Solomon Islands over a stabbing murder in Victoria more than four years ago. Solomons acting assistant police commissioner Peter Aoraunisaka confirmed the arrest of Bassam Tiba, 38, after he arrived at Honiara airport on a flight from Port Villa, Vanuatu. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
A dab of stand-up, on demand Oct 28, 2008
We blame our confusion on his pommy accent, James Bond comparisons, and his work in the colonies, including the Solomon Islands, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Australia, as well as Oman, Japan and almost colonial Argentina (where he took a bullet). But as Smith told a business lunch yesterday: "It's probably something of a surprise to you but I have an Irish passport. I was raised in Kenya and was educated in the UK." In future, we'll refer to his Irish wolfhound look. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Trade Expo sales may not reach deal target Oct 27, 2008
There were also some interesting deals placed, including the buying of fire brigade trucks by a Solomon Islands' company. The trucks will be part of a $2. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Business)
Records: Sunday, Oct. 26 Oct 26, 2008
1942 U.S. aircraft carrier Hornet is sunk after being hit by Japanese aircraft in the Solomon Islands battle. 1947 U.S. film actors Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall fly to Washington to protest alleged violations of personal freedom by the House Un-American Activities Committee in hearings on Communist infiltration in Hollywood. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
* EPA seeks to help allies with garbage Oct 26, 2008
Liang Yeon-fong (), director of the EPA International Affairs Office and one of the experts who conducted on-site assessments in the Solomon Islands, Marshall Islands, Palau and Nauru, said garbage disposal is a common worry among Taiwans allies in the Pacific ... Liang said the Solomon Islands wanted a waste incinerator, but given the technical expertise needed to maintain and operate such a facility, the administration believed this would not be a practical solution for that country... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Kiwi amateurs ready to ambush Adelaide Oct 25, 2008
Waitakere also have former All Whites skipper Danny Hay, former New Zealand Knights defender Neil Emblen, Fijian star Roy Krishna and Solomon Islands international Benjamin Totori, on their books. Perth Glory coach Dave Mitchell is still miffed about the ban handed to defender Dino Djulbic, who could return to A-League action this weekend. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
More Aussie troops deployed to Solomons Oct 25, 2008
Another 140 Australian reserve soldiers will be deployed to the Solomon Islands to help maintain peace and stability, the federal government has announced. The soldiers will join in Operation ANODE, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) contribution to the Regional Assistance Mission Solomon Islands (RAMSI) ... "During the four-month deployment, the soldiers will carry out street patrols alongside the Australian Federal Police and in support of the RAMSI participating police forces within Solomon... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Asia's fabled Coral Triangle could get protection Oct 24, 2008
The countries that bound the Coral Triangle Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and East Timor are meeting in Manila to prepare a draft plan of action to safeguard the 2. 2 million-square-mile ocean expanse with 75 percent of all known coral species and more than 3,000 fish species. (MSNBC -- International)
Alaska to New Zealand, nonstop Oct 23, 2008
Other birds landed short of their destination in the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea, or the signal was lost near those places. Four were later identified in New Zealand by leg bands. (Boston Globe)
Ghana has made progress in internal auditing - Nomo Oct 22, 2008
The three-week training programme has 19 participants from 10 commonwealth countries including Ghana, Sri Lanka, Samoa, Zambia, Sierra Leone, Malawi, Papua New Guinea, Swaziland, Solomon Islands and Botswana. Mr Patrick Nomo, Director-General of the Internal Audit Agency, said at the opening of the programme that the programme was aimed at helping auditors to learn and share experiences with their Ghanaian counterparts. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Currency freefall is manna from heaven for World Cup Oct 18, 2008
WORLD CUP organisers stand to reap a windfall of up to $3 million on the back of the falling Australian dollar after negotiating most of the TV deals that will see the tournament broadcast to 127 countries in foreign currency. With Albania this week becoming the latest country to sign up for coverage of the 10-nation tournament, the World Cup is set to derive more revenue from overseas broadcasters than Channel Nine and Fox Sports. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Pacific hit by dengue 'pandemic' Oct 17, 2008
In many countries, such as Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, other medical problems like malaria cause the dengue fever to go undetected. Sylvia Roberts, 21, from Samoa knows only too well how dangerous the mosquitoes can be. (The Age, Australia -- World)
High Mortality Of Endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtles In Baja California Oct 16, 2008
19, 2008) NOAA researchers and their international partners in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands are using satellite transmitter technology to track the endangered leatherback sea turtle. (Apr. (Science Daily)
In the Military: Purple Heart eligibility expanded Oct 13, 2008
Some of the countries JPAC teams have operated in include: China, North Korea, South Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Canada, Palau, Albania, Philippines, Newfoundland, Papua New Guinea, Germany, Hungary, France, Australia, Fiji, Solomon Islands, India and Japan ... Some of the countries JPAC teams have operated in include: China, North Korea, South Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Canada, Palau, Albania, Philippines, Newfoundland, Papua New Guinea, Germany, Hungary, France,... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Corrections and Clarifications Oct 12, 2008
Taro production in the Solomon Islands and Samoa has been nearly wiped out by a fungus that was to be combated by genetic engineering of Chinese Bun long taro by the University of Hawaii ... Taro production in the Solomon Islands and Samoa has been nearly wiped out by a fungus that was to be combated by genetic engineering of Chinese Bun long taro by the University of Hawaii. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hall of Heroes part 2 of 6 Oct 10, 2008
As rapidly as ships, men, and material became available, Nimitz shifted to the offensive and defeated the Japanese navy in the Battle of the Coral Sea, the Battle of Midway, and in the Solomon Islands Campaign. By Act of Congress, approved Dec. 14, 1944, the grade of Fleet Admiral of the United States Navy was established and the next day President Franklin Roosevelt appointed Nimitz to that rank. (The Dolphin, CT)
Russia crush Solomon Islands Oct 8, 2008
BRASILIA: Midfielder Pula scored nine goals to lead Russia to a record 31-2 victory over the Solomon Islands at the Futsal World Cup on Monday ... The Solomon Islands, Oceanias lone participant in the 20-team tournament, lost 21-0 to hosts Brazil last week ... The Solomon Islands lost all their four matches and have been outscored 69-4. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Host Brazil gets by Russia in Futsal World Cup Oct 5, 2008
It was Brazil's third straight victory, keeping it at the top of Group A with nine points, three more than second-place Japan, which beat Solomon Islands 7-2 ... Brazil was coming off a 21-0 trouncing of the Solomon Islands on Thursday, the competition's second-biggest winning margin since it started being organized by FIFA in 1989. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Falcao fires six in Brazil rout Oct 4, 2008
BRASILIA: Playmaker Falcao scored six goals to help Brazil rout the Solomon Islands 21-0 at the Futsal World Cup on Thursday ... Brazil outshot the Solomon Islands 61-18 at the Nilson Nelson gymnasium, in the nations capital ... Six-y futsal: Brazils Falcao celebrates after scoring against Solomon Islands in their Futsal World Cup match in Brasilia on Thursday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Atlantis Hotel, Dubai: Opening Part... Sep 25, 2008
Situated in a secluded spot on this artificial Palm Island, the 113-acre resort has an oceanic theme, with an aquapark which includes an aquarium, with dolphins flown in from the Solomon Islands. For its top floor suite known as the Bridge Suite, the hotel charges $26,000 per night and that s just for bed and breakfast. (Suite101.com)
Why questions about McCain, Obama health? Eagleton Sep 24, 2008
Scheiner's letter indicated Obama was in "excellent health.''The one issue noted in the letter was Obama's effort over the years to quit smoking, a habit he began more than 20 years ago. Scheiner, who did not speak to reporters, wrote Obama is ''using Nicorette gum with success.'' The letter did not specify how much Obama, who quit smoking in 2007, had smoked on a daily basis. (McCain smoked for 25 years, quitting in 1980.)Releasing detailed medical records has become the norm for presidential... (Anchorage Daily News)
PNG 'most corrupt in Pacific' Sep 24, 2008
The Solomon Islands rose slightly to be named the 109th most corrupt country, from 111th last year. Fiji, which has been ruled by the military since a coup in December 2006, was not considered in the study. (The Age)
Dubai ups the ante Sep 23, 2008
"You don't build a billion-and-a-half dollar project just anywhere in the world,'' said Alan Leibman, president and managing director of Kerzner International, the hotel operator that teamed with Dubai developer Nakheel on the resort. With its own oil reserves running dry, Dubai hopes to woo those eager to make money and those who know how to spend it - even as much of the global economy sours. For years, the emirate - one of seven semi-independent states that make up the United Arab Emirates -... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Dubai Rolls Dice On Sprawling $1.5B Resort Sep 23, 2008
The resort contains a giant open-air tank with 65,000 fish, stingrays and other sea creatures and a dolphinarium with more than two dozen bottlenose dolphins flown in, amid controversy, from the Solomon Islands ... Last year, environmental groups and some residents of the Solomon Islands protested the decision to sell the dolphins, plus the 30-hour plane flight needed to get them to Dubai. (CBS News -- World)
Dubai Ups Ante With $1.5B Hotel On Palm Island Sep 23, 2008
The resort has a giant, open-air tank with 65,000 fish, stingrays and other sea creatures and a dolphinarium with more than two dozen bottlenose dolphins flown in from the Solomon Islands. The hotel's top floor aims squarely at the ultra-wealthy. (CBS News -- World)
Both sides of the track Sep 22, 2008
"While there is a lot of significance for us [in Kokoda], the major battle going on was Guadalcanal [in the Solomon Islands], which sucked up the resources Japan would have used going to Moresby. The battle plan for the Japanese was not to invade Australia but rather to isolate Australia and set up a base at Port Moresby so they had aerial superiority.". Beyond Kokoda includes archival footage from the Australian War Memorial, secured under a deal in which the producers agreed to donate their... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
A distinguished pilot Sep 22, 2008
Patterson s other brush with disaster came during a bombing run in the Solomon Islands in the Pacific Theater. His plane was hit by enemy ground fire after dropping its payload, but Patterson reached safety with no ill effects. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Red faces over 'PowerPorn' presentation Sep 20, 2008
A senior civil servant is facing the sack after pornographic images flashed up as he delivered a powerpoint presentation to government officials in the Solomon Islands. Fred Ganate, a permanent secretary in the Ministry of Provincial Government, continued to address delegates, unaware of the explicit material that was flashing up behind him. (The Age, Australia -- World)
WWII vintage PT boat paying visit to Athens Sep 20, 2008
The young Kennedy was recognized for his courage in helping save his surviving his crew after the vessel was rammed in the night while on patrol in the Solomon Islands in 1943. Kennedy s boat, incidentally, was built by the Elco boat company s naval division. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
* Ma, MOFA regret latest rejection of UN attempt Sep 19, 2008
Departing from its usual two-plus-two debate format, the assemblys General Committee allowed a one-on-one method that saw the Solomon Islands speaking in favor of Taiwan, touting the nations ability and willingness to tackle major global challenges such as food shortages and climate change. Solomon Island UN Representative Colin Beck said the one-on-one speaking order should not set a precedent and the Taiwan issue deserved to be fully deliberated. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* MOFA burns the candle over UN bid Sep 17, 2008
Three of Taiwans diplomatic allies X Nicaragua, the Solomon Islands and Honduras X are sitting on of the General Committee, the nations highest number of allies on the committee since 1993. Taiwan has not been a member of the UN since 1971, after the Peoples Republic of China took the China seat from the Republic of China. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Nicaraguan envoy promises staunch support for UN bid Sep 16, 2008
Tapia, who assumed the post as Nicaraguan ambassador in January, said that the situation this year was also different because three of Taiwans diplomatic allies X Nicaragua, the Solomon Islands and Honduras X are members of the UN General Affairs Committee, the highest number of Taiwanese allies that have been on the committee since 1993. CHINA. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Taiwan and the United Nations Sep 16, 2008
These included floods in Kenya; earthquakes in Indonesia's Sumatra region, the Solomon Islands, China's Sichuan Province and Japan; and the Myanmar cyclone. If the People's Republic of China translates its good will into action by helping Taiwan participate meaningfully in the United Nation's specialized agencies, it will create a more favorable environment for cross-strait dialogue and increased opportunities for cooperation. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
A WWII vet remembered Sep 15, 2008
Today, Sept. 15, marks the 64th anniversary of the loss of USS Wasp (CV-7) during the prolonged battle with the Japanese forces for one of the largest of the Solomon Islands. My father was a plank-owner (a crew member at commissioning) of the Wasp, and he was with it until it was sunk by Japanese Submarine I-19. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Running man Wilkshire saves the day Sep 14, 2008
Wilkshire, 26, originally from Albion Park, south of Wollongong, quietly made his debut for Australia under Frank Farina in 2004 against the Solomon Islands. Many pundits thought Socceroos coach Guus Hiddink had a case of mistaken identity when he named Wilkshire, then with Bristol City - at the time a third division side - in Australia's starting line-up against Japan and Italy at the 2006 World Cup. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Australia lobbied to protect Coral Sea Sep 11, 2008
The proposed no-fishing park lies just east of the Great Barrier Reef, on Australia's northeastern coast, and would extend to the country's maritime boundaries with Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia. Less than 0. (MSNBC -- International)
Purple Heart arrives 64 years late Sep 11, 2008
The World War II veteran was presented the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster for the two wounds he received 64 years ago while serving in Lluzon and Northern Solomon Islands. (Use arrows above to view more photos) Advertisement. (New Iberia, LA)
Australia fears Asian arms race Sep 11, 2008
Australia has a relatively small military, which has been stretched in recent times by deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan, East Timor and the Solomon Islands, reports the BBC's Phil Mercer in Sydney. A 10-year plan to modernise its combat capabilities is already under way, including the purchase of fighter aircraft, cruise missiles and helicopters, as well efforts to build a larger army. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Australia's Rudd Wants Nation's Military Build-Up to Keep Pace With Asia Sep 10, 2008
Australia still has 1,000 personnel in and around Iraq, about 1,000 soldiers under NATO command in southern Afghanistan and about 750 peacekeepers in East Timor and 140 in the Solomon Islands. Australia will strengthen security cooperation with Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, said Rudd. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Kulim plans REITs, unit IPO Sep 8, 2008
As at March 2008, the group has 31,422ha in Malaysia, 44,714ha in PNG and 6,594ha in the Solomon Islands. According to Ahamad, PNG would feature prominently in the plantation divisions future expansion. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Six countries draft protocol on coral reef management Sep 5, 2008
The six countries, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste and the Solomon Islands, agreed on the measures during a forum in Denpasar, Bali, from Monday to Thursday. The forum participants, including government representatives, NGOs and scientists from across the globe, decided to set up a Planning Response Coral Bleaching System and Coral Bleaching Alert Network. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Former Solomons PM in jail for organising violence Sep 4, 2008
A FORMER Solomon Islands prime minister has been jailed under reform laws initiated by the Australian-led peacekeeping force he invited into his country ... The lenient sentence came after former Australian leaders of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands gave supportive statements in court. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
* EU lawmaker voices support for Taiwans UN bid Aug 30, 2008
Two of the nations 23 diplomatic allies X St. Vincent and the Solomon Islands X submitted Taiwans bid proposal to the UN Secretariat on Aug. 15. The report also quoted Edward McMillan-Scott, a vice president of the European Parliament, as saying : I still think Taiwan should push for full membership of the UN.. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* MOFA not happy about treatment at international forum Aug 28, 2008
The six allies X the Solomon Islands, Nauru, Tuvalu, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands and Palau X issued a statement criticizing the forums organizers for forcing them to meet off site with the representatives of a country they recognize as sovereign, the report said. MOFA Spokesman Henry Chen (F) yesterday said that Niue, being a small island, did not have a venue large enough to accommodate all the groups at the forum and therefore asked the Taiwanese delegation to hold its 16th... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Alton Boudreaux Aug 25, 2008
He was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation and ribbon bar with star in recognition of his service in the Americal Division, which reinforced the First Marine Division in the Solomon Islands between Aug. 7 and December 1942. He also received the American Defense Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with four Bronze Stars, and the Philippine Uberation Campaign with Bronze Star. (New Iberia, LA)
Loud shirt diplomacy Aug 24, 2008
He had some wins, too, not least on dealing with recalcitrant members such as Fiji and the Solomon Islands. At the end, the Howard delegation could not get on the plane at Bonriki International quick enough. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Warming wreaks havoc, islanders say Aug 21, 2008
The 16 nation Pacific Islands Forum comprises Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, the Cook Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, the Marshall Islands, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. More from msnbc. (MSNBC -- International)
Aid linked to progress will not solve Pacific crisis: report Aug 21, 2008
A second group, including Papua New Guinea, Fiji and the Solomon Islands, is described as stagnating at best ... In resource-rich PNG and the Solomon Islands, the education vacuum meant expatriates, not locals, filled jobs. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
PIF summit concludes with declaration on climate change Aug 21, 2008
Talagi is chairing in the coming year the 16-member PIF, which groups Australia, Cook Islands, Fiji, Nauru, New Zealand, Tonga, Samoa, Micronesia, Kiribati, Niue, the Marshall Islands, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. Fiji announced to pull out of the summit just two days ahead of the opening. (Xinhuanet, China)
Pacific Islands Forum summit opens in Niue Aug 20, 2008
Its membership has increased from the original seven founding members (Australia, Cook Islands, Fiji, Nauru, New Zealand, Tonga and Samoa) to also include Micronesia, Kiribati, Niue, Marshall Islands, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. Just two days ago, Fiji interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama announced he would not attend this year's summit as he has "local political issues to focus on". (Xinhuanet, China)
UN's Ban Pledges Support for Pacific Islands Threatened by Climate Change Aug 20, 2008
Its members also include Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga, the Cook Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, the Marshall Islands, the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu and Vanuatu ... 7 millimeters a year, in the Solomon Islands 6. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Bainimarama Rejects March Election Demand for Fiji, Defies Pacific Leaders Aug 19, 2008
Along with Fiji, Australia and New Zealand, it includes Tonga, the Cook Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, the Marshall Islands, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. Climate change, development aid and Rudd's plan to allow seasonal workers from Pacific Island nations into Australia to ease labor shortages in the farming industry are also scheduled to be discussed at the summit. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Backgrounder: Pacific Islands Forum Aug 18, 2008
The forum's membership has increased from the original seven founding members (Australia, Cook Islands, Fiji, Nauru, New Zealand, Tonga and Samoa) to also include Micronesia, Kiribati, Niue, Marshall Islands, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. The PIF's agenda is based on issues raised by members and reports from the Secretariat and other regional organizations and committees. (Xinhua)
Take a look at Nauru's one-man team Aug 18, 2008
Our Airline, the only airline that serves Nauru, flies just two days a week to and from Brisbane, Australia, which, with a stop in the Solomon Islands, takes 5 hours, 45 minutes. Keke and three other Nauru representatives accompanied Detenamo to Beijing, traveling 20 hours through Brisbane and Singapore. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
* DPPs caucus whip pans Ma over new policy for UN Aug 16, 2008
Pan Meng-an (sw) was referring to this years UN bid submitted to the UN Secretariat on Thursday by representatives of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and the Solomon Islands, two of Taiwans diplomatic allies, at the request of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The proposal marks a fresh approach by the government in pushing for UN entry for Taiwan since President Ma Ying-jeou (^E) assumed office on May 20. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Our south seas sin Aug 15, 2008
But if and when it builds up, and extends to the larger and more strife-prone countries such as Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Fiji and East Timor (not in the Pacific, but sharing similar social and economic problems), the seasonal labour traffic can make a real difference to the so-called "arc of instability" and thus to Australia's strategic outlook. It will replace the security emphasis that has dominated Canberra's approach in recent years, from the successful interventions in Timor... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Give credit where it's due - Oceania wants to sink visa rule Aug 14, 2008
Using the OFC headquarters in Auckland as a base, the team would play games next door at Mount Smart Stadium, and take some fixtures to upgraded stadiums in Ba (Fiji), Honiara (Solomon Islands), Port Moresby (PNG) and Noumea (New Caledonia). "We're an organisation which represents 11 million people, and we have almost one million registered players. That's a solid foundation," Nicholas said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
US-China Hoops: Everyone Scores Aug 11, 2008
The game was the hottest ticket in town; fans from the Philippines, India, Senegal and the Solomon Islands checked in. And there was plenty of red, white and blue sprinkled throughout the arena. (Time.com)
* Staffer plays down Ma's WHA remarks Aug 6, 2008
Citing time constraints, Ma said the event, scheduled to take place in Kaohsiung this year, will be held in the Solomon Islands next year. The summit, established by former president Chen Shui-bian (), was first held in Palau in 2006. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Prisoner escapes under shower of rocks Aug 3, 2008
AN AUSTRALIAN policeman and a New Zealand colleague fired warning shots at rock-throwing Solomon Islands tribesmen attempting to free a suspected murderer. The constables were left badly bruised in what the acting commissioner of the Solomon Islands police force New Zealander Peter Marshall described as an "extreme situation" on Wednesday night ... Violent ethnic clashes between 1999 and 2003 in the Solomons were mostly ended by the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands, or RAMSI, and... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Serving his country Aug 3, 2008
He recounts the attack of his ship by a Japanese plane in the Solomon Islands in 1942, describing the stream of tracers emanating from both sides. "You're shooting at him and he's shooting at you," he said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
George Tupou V: Crimson robes and gilt throne usher in Tonga's ... Aug 2, 2008
A shipment of 28 live bottlenose dolphins has been flown from the Solomon Islands to an aquatic park in the United Arab Emirates, despite protests from environmental groups in Australia and New Zealand. . (guardian.co.uk)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Aug 2, 2008
USSFARENHOLT (Langhorne, SHNS) -- They faced kamikaze pilots, rode out typhoons in the South Pacific, desperately scrambled to avoid sinking in the black water off the Solomon Islands and went toe-to-toe with the Imperial Japanese Navy. Now they're getting some recognition. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
* Allies will not send heads of state to Beijing Olympics Jul 29, 2008
Lee Tsung-fen (v), deputy director-general of the Department of East Asia and Pacific Affairs, said that among the six allies in the Pacific area, only the Solomon Islands and the Republic of Nauru will send officials to attend the opening ceremony. The two countries have assured Taiwan that the attendance of their sports officials at the opening ceremony is simply for the sake of sports exchanges, and has no political significance, Chang said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
