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How Solomon Islands’ water plant became an aid failure: part 2

Jan 12, 2025 | devpolicy.org | Charley Piringi |Ofani Eremae |Ronald Toito’ona |Dan McGarry

We republish in two parts an investigation first published by In-depth Solomons and undertaken in collaboration with the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP). Part 1 described the circumstances leading to the award of a contract to the Rean/PCS consortium for the construction of the Kongulai water treatment plant.
How Solomon Islands’ water plant became an aid failure: part 1

Jan 8, 2025 | devpolicy.org | Charley Piringi |Ofani Eremae |Ronald Toito’ona |Dan McGarry

We republish in two parts an investigation first published by In-depth Solomons and undertaken in collaboration with the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP). A decade ago, torrential rains flooded Honiara, the capital of Solomon Islands, overwhelming its decrepit water treatment system. Over a dozen people were killed and thousands more stricken with diarrheal disease.
Plastic treaty faces hurdles as Russia, Saudi Arabia mire negotiations

Nov 28, 2024 | benarnews.org | Stephen Wright |Pizaro Gozali Idrus |Charley Piringi

Oil producers including Russia and Saudi Arabia have slowed negotiations for a plastic pollution treaty to a crawl, dimming chances that an agreement to tackle a burgeoning environmental and health threat can be reached this year. Negotiators from dozens of countries are meeting in Busan, South Korea, this week for what critics of the plastics industry hope will be the final negotiations for a treaty that paves the way for limits on plastics production.
Plastic treaty faces hurdles as Russia, Saudi Arabia mire negotiations

Nov 27, 2024 | rfa.org | Stephen Wright |Pizaro Gozali Idrus |Charley Piringi

BANGKOK, JAKARTA and HONIARA – Oil producers including Russia and Saudi Arabia have slowed negotiations for a plastic pollution treaty to a crawl, dimming chances that an agreement to tackle a burgeoning environmental and health threat can be reached this year. Negotiators from dozens of countries are meeting in Busan, South Korea, this week for what critics of the plastics industry hope will be the final negotiations for a treaty that paves the way for limits on plastics production.
The real cost of mining in Solomon Islands

Jun 12, 2024 | pina.com.fj | Charley Piringi

By Charley PiringiThe Rennell landowners are questioning the government again about the status of their royalty payments for the 33 bauxite shipments worth millions and their compensation claims for the Kangava Bay oil spill in 2018. Furthermore, Penrose Palmer, a Land Acquisition Officer who falsified documents for land acquired for mining on Rennell Island in 2015 was identified as the root cause of the West Rennell “Mess.” He was found guilty of office corruption and only fined $600(US$72).
The Real Cost of Mining in Solomon Islands

Jun 12, 2024 | indepthsolomons.com.sb | Charley Piringi

by Charley Piringi The Rennell landowners are questioning the government again about the status of their royalty payments for the 33 bauxite shipments worth millions and their compensation claims for the Kangava Bay oil spill in 2018.
China, Australia on charm offensive with new Solomon Islands PM

Jun 11, 2024 | indepthsolomons.com.sb | Charley Piringi

by Charley PiringiA flurry of diplomatic visits from China, Australia and other countries to Solomon Islands has followed the election of a new government last month, as the nations vie for influence with Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele. While the foreign powers pursue the coveted title of number one security partner, Manele has said his priorities are economic recovery and development for the Pacific Island nation, which lies some 1,750 kilometers (1,087 miles) off Australia’s east coast.
China, Australia on charm offensive with new Solomon Islands PM

Jun 10, 2024 | rnz.co.nz | Charley Piringi

By Charley PiringiA flurry of diplomatic visits from China, Australia and other countries to the Solomon Islands has followed the election of a new government last month, as the nations vie for influence with Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele. While the foreign powers pursue the coveted title of number one security partner, Manele has said his priorities are economic recovery and development for the Pacific Island nation.
China, Australia on charm offensive with new Solomon Islands PM

Jun 10, 2024 | benarnews.org | Charley Piringi

A flurry of diplomatic visits from China, Australia and other countries to the Solomon Islands has followed the election of a new government last month, as the nations vie for influence with Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele. While the foreign powers pursue the coveted title of number one security partner, Manele has said his priorities are economic recovery and development for the Pacific Island nation, which lies some 1,750 kilometers (1,087 miles) off Australia’s east coast.
Jeremiah Manele is new Solomon Islands PM, vows action on economy

May 2, 2024 | rfa.org | Stephen Wright |Charley Piringi

The Solomon Islands’ new prime minister, Jeremiah Manele, has promised an aggressive approach to improving the economy after a national election last month showed widespread frustration with falling living standards. Manele, who was foreign minister in the previous government, was elected by a secret ballot of members of Parliament on Thursday.