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	Solomon Islands - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
		The Solomon Islands is a Constitutional Monarchy with Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom recognised as the head of the State of Solomon Islands, a Commonwealth Realm.
		The Solomon Islands are a wide island nation that lies East of Papua New Guinea and consists of many islands: Choiseul, the Shortland Islands; the New Georgia Islands; Santa Isabel; the Russell Islands; the Florida Islands; Malaita; Guadalcanal; Sikaiana; Maramasike; Ulawa; Uki; San Cristobal; Santa Ana; Rennell and Bellona; and the Santa Cruz Islands.
		The national flag of Solomon Islands is divided diagonally by a thin yellow stripe from the lower hoist-side corner representing the sun; the upper triangle (hoist side) is blue representing the blue sky with five white five-pointed stars in an X pattern; the lower triangle is green representing the greeny patch of lands.
	www.startsurfing.com /encyclopedia/s/o/l/Solomon_Islands_abc3.html (930 words)

	Solomon Islands Encyclopedia Article @ FooFighters.net (Foo Fighters) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The capital of Honiara on Guadalcanal was increasingly populated by migrants from the island of Malaita.
		The Solomon Islands are a Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands and have a Rennell and Bellona of government.
		The political stage of the Solomon Islands is further influenced by its diplomatic importance to civil disobedience and Burundi.
	www.foofighters.net /encyclopedia/Solomon_Islands (3012 words)

	Solomon Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The Solomons Island are a wide island that lies East of Papua New Guinea and consists of many islands: Choiseul Shortland Islands the New Georgia Islands Santa Isabel the Russel Islands the Islands Malaita Guadalcanal Sikaiana Maramasike Ulawa Uki San Cristobal Ana Rennell Bellona and the Santa Cruz Islands.
		Volcanoes with varying degrees of activity are on some of the larger islands while of the smaller islands are simply tiny atolls covered in sand and palm trees.
		The Santa Cruz Islands which are west of the main of the Solomons are part of the Vanuatu rain forests ecoregion together with the neighboring archipelago Vanuatu.
	www.freeglossary.com /Solomon_Islands (1112 words)

	Phoenix Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The Phoenix Islands were similar to the Gilberts, being coral atolls, with similar atoll vegetation and climate and also near the equator.
		The most impressive thing about these islands, as one delegate from Onotoa said, was that he had never seen such a sight with birds in hundreds and even thousands, crabs all over the place in various sizes while the reef and the lagoons were filled with fish.
		Communications were difficult because it was not economical to have regular shipping to the Phoenix Group.
	www.pacificislandtravel.com /kiribati/about_destin/phoenixislands.html (929 words)

	Solomon Islands
		The Solomon Islands is a parliamentary democracy, and a Commonwealth Realm, with a unicameral Parliament and a ministerial system of government.
		Queen Elizabeth II is recognised as Queen of the Solomon Islands, and is represented by a governor general, chosen by the Parliament for a 5-year term.
		The Solomon Island are a wide island nation that lies East of Papua New Guinea and consists of many islands: Choiseul, the Shortland Islands, the New Georgia Islands, Santa Isabel, the Russell Islands, the Florida Islands, Malaita, Guadalcanal, Sikaiana, Maramasike, Ulawa, Uki, San Cristobal, Santa Ana, Rennell, Bellona and the Santa Cruz Islands.
	www.creekin.net /n169-solomon-islands.html (837 words)

	Solomon Islands - Country Page
		Despite their exclusion from formal decision-making processes, Solomon Islander women have moved between the different combatant groups persuading men to lay down arms; women negotiators took on the traditional go-between role, which is a traditional method of conflict resolution in the Solomon Islands.
		According to the March 2002 UN Common Country Assessment for the Solomon Islands, the Peace Monitoring Council (PMC) is a local group established by the Government under the Townsville Agreement to monitor the peace process in close cooperation with an International Peace Monitoring Team sponsored by Australia and New Zealand.
		According to Amnesty International’s November 2004 report, Solomon Islands: Women Confronting Violence, lack of awareness of human rights (including women’s rights), domestic law and human rights standards, and mechanisms of recourse are the biggest impediment to women reporting and/or seeking justice for violations of their human rights.
	www.womenwarpeace.org /solomon_islands/solomon_islands.htm (5286 words)

	Solomon Islands: Detainees receive family visits
		Communications in the Solomons are made difficult by the 800 km of ocean over which the archipelago stretches.
		The ICRC and the Solomon Islands Red Cross were concerned to restore family links for many of the people held in Honiara.
		With help from the Solomon Islands Red Cross, the ICRC arranged for the visitors to be brought from Guadalcanal’s isolated Weathercoast and from other islands in the chain.
	www.icrc.org /Web/Eng/siteeng0.nsf/htmlall/5WYKWH (310 words)

	Oceania Project: Solomon Islands
		The Solomon Islands are a chain of seven large and many smaller islands from northwest to southeast over 1,500 km.
		The population of the Solomon Islands (342000) is predominantly Melanesian.
		Solomon Islanders are Negroid and Australoid, 9% urban and 91% rural.
	www.eirelink.com /classweb/solomons.htm (1132 words)

	Solomon Islands - 16 May 2001 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Allow me to share with you the development challenges that Solomon Islands has been facing during the last decade in particular the past two years when ethnic unrest challenged the unity and solidarity of our young island state, bringing us to near economic collapse.
		These include: remoteness to major markets; high transportation and communication costs; limited human and institutional capacity including poor physical and social infrastructure; diseconomies resulting from small population size; and heavy dependence on few basic commodities which are subject to the volatility of world commodity prices.
		We went for a devaluation of the Solomon Islands dollar; tightening of fiscal and monetary policies; normalization of relations with creditors; and pursued a reform of the public service.
	www.un.org /events/ldc3/conference/address/solomonislands16_e.htm (1297 words)

	World InfoZone - Solomon Islands Facts
		The Solomon Islands is a member of the Commonwealth.
		The monarch of the UK, Elizabeth II, became the Chief of State of the Solomon Islands in 1952 and is represented by a Governor General.
		The Solomon Islands is a member of the University of the South Pacific in Suva (Fiji).
	www.worldinfozone.com /facts.php?country=SolomonIslands (376 words)

	Pacific Islands - MSN Encarta
		Most of the fragmented nations such as Fiji and Solomon Islands have well-developed shipping networks that carry cargo and passengers between the hundreds of inhabited islands and atolls.
		Among the larger island nations, only Fiji has its major airport and its seaport in different cities: the international airport is at Nadi, and the major seaport is at Suva, the capital and largest city.
		Most Pacific Island nations are well served by satellite technology, and their access to telephone, television, and radio services is adequate to good.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761595628_5/Pacific_Islands.html (1519 words)

	Welcome to the Solomon Islands Diocese
		The Solomon Islands is a parliamentary democracy and a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
		The Solomon Islands is divided into eight administrative areas--seven provinces and the city of Honiara.
		Guadalcanal and other islands in the Solomons were the scene of fierce fighting between Allied and Japanese forces in 1942 and 1943, during World War II.
	www.catholicnet.com /solomon (1077 words)

	Solomon Islands - Atlapedia Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The Solomon Islands comprise the six main islands of Choiseul, Guadalcanal, Malaita, New Georgia, San Cristobal and Santa Isabel.
		Most of the islands are of volcanic origin and have rain forest covered mountain ranges intersected by narrow valleys with coastal belts fringed by coral reefs.
		In July 1992 the Solomon Islands were host to the South Pacific Forum and in Oct. 1992 the UN announced an inquiry into the incidents with PNG.
	www.atlapedia.com /online/countries/solomon.htm (863 words)

	Solomon Islands - Gurupedia
		Volcanoes with varying degrees of activity are situated on some of the larger islands, while many of the smaller islands are simply tiny atolls covered in sand and
		Most of the islands are part of the Solomon Islands rain forests ecoregion, which also includes the islands of Bougainville and Buka, which are part of
		The Santa Cruz Islands, which are west of the main group of the Solomons, are part of the Vanuatu rain forests ecoregion, together with the neighboring archipelago of
	www.gurupedia.com /s/so/solomon_islands.htm (676 words)

	Solomon Islands: History, Geography, Government, and Culture — FactMonster.com
		The Japanese invaded the islands in World War II, and they were the scene of some of the bloodiest battles in the Pacific theater, most famously the battle of Guadalcanal.
		Solomon Islands: History - History A Spanish explorer, Álvaro de Mendeña de Neira, was the first European to...
		Solomon Islands: Land, People, and Economy - Land, People, and Economy The Solomons are mountainous and heavily wooded.
	www.factmonster.com /ipka/A0107975.html (689 words)

	Solomon Harris Cayman Islands
		The revenues of the Islands are derived from indirect taxes such as import duties and stamp duty.
		Solomon Harris and Company can advise upon and arrange the formation and management of banks, trust companies and insurance companies in the Cayman Islands and elsewhere.
		Solomon Harris and Company is able to arrange the registration of a Cayrnan company within 48 hours of receiving instructions and the company is able to transact business immediately thereafter.
	www.webcom.com /offshore/solomonharris.html (1842 words)

	Solomon Islands
		Although a peace agreement formally ending the conflict was signed in October 2000, subsequent governments had limited success in their efforts to restore peace, due to political and institutional weaknesses and the public's perception that their leaders were beholden to one or the other of the conflicting parties.
		In late July, the Regional Assistance Mission for Solomon Islands (RAMSI), a multinational police-centered force organized by Australia, arrived in the country at the invitation of the Government and began to assist the Government in restoring law and order and rebuilding the country's institutions.
		The Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC), a statutory body directly under the Prime Minister's office, broadcast to most of the country; however, due to technical problems, SIBC reception on the outer islands was limited to early morning and evening hours.
	www.state.gov /g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2003/27789.htm (5647 words)

	Cyclone Zoe hits Solomon Islands
		World Vision Solomon Islands has committed to respond to disaster caused by the Cyclone Zoe, which hit remote islands of Tikopia and Anuta in the Province of Temotu, Solomon Islands, Southwest Pacific, on Sunday morning 29th December 2002.
		The “eye of the cyclone” covered the small islands of Tikopia and Anuta and had impact on the surrounding small islands in the Province of Temotu and the islands of Santa Cruz Islands including reef islands.
		However World Vision Solomon Islands has a satellite phone, which would be used to communicate, updates to the Honiara, the capital of Solomon Islands once the relief staff arrive on the affected islands.
	www.worldvision.org /worldvision/comms.nsf/stable/solislands_cyclone (510 words)

	Asian Development Outlook 2005 - Solomon Islands - ADB.org
		More recent research by the Solomon Islands Development Trust (a nongovernment organization) reports the perception of villagers and the urban poor that living standards have not improved since the Regional Assistance Mission arrived in July 2003, though it acknowledges that the restoration of peace is a fundamental achievement.
		The Solomon Islands dollar depreciated by just 4% against a strengthening Australian dollar in 2004 and by 1% against the Japanese yen, while remaining steady against the US dollar.
		The July 2004 restructuring of the Government’s domestic debt reduced stress in the financial sector and increased the capacity of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) to use open-market operations as a policy instrument, though it still had the capacity to use reserve requirements and impose credit limits.
	www.adb.org /Documents/Books/ADO/2005/sol.asp (2233 words)

	Situation Reports: Solomon Islands, New Zealand's aid in the Solomon Islands - Fact Sheet, Contributions: Solomon ...
		Solomon Islands is the 10thpoorest Pacific Island country out of 14th measured.
		The New Zealand and Solomon Islands governments are holding discussions to decide where the money goes.
		Priorities for the Solomon Islands government are education, law and order and health.
	www.reliefweb.int /rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/SKAR-647H8X?OpenDocument (827 words)

	Solomon Islands - Amnesty International
		Prior to the armed intervention by the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) in July, civilians, public servants and officials including the Prime Minister and Police Minister suffered frequent violence and threats of extortion by police and former rebels.
		International perceptions of the Solomon Islands as a weak or “failing state” which threatened regional security led Australia in April to accede to requests by the Solomon Islands government for armed forces to be sent to help restore law and order.
		As RAMSI prepared its deployment, church and community leaders called for a truth and reconciliation commission to investigate the roots of the conflict and unresolved human rights abuses.
	web.amnesty.org /report2004/slb-summary-eng (1177 words)

	Solomon Telekom Co Ltd ::: Helping the Solomons to communicate
		Dec 18, 2006 Solomon Telekom has obtained an injunction against Digicel Pacific Limited restraining it from providing any telecommunciation services (including mobile phone services) in Solomon Islands until the High court makes a decision in current proceedings by Telekom to have its exclusive license upheld by the court.
		June 12, 2006 Solomon Telekom and One News confirm that all 64 games of the 2006 soccer world cup will be televised free to air on television channel 3.
		Solomon Telekom Co Ltd has opened a new office at the Panatina Plaza on the Prince Phillip Highway.
	www.solomon.com.sb (829 words)

	Solomon Islands: History, Geography, Government, and Culture — Infoplease.com
		Women's organizations, voluntarism, and self-financing in Solomon Islands: a participant perspective.
		Fellowship and citizenship as models of national community: United Church Women's Fellowship in Ranongga, Solomon Islands.
		Church women's groups and the empowerment of women in Solomon Islands.
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0107975.html (807 words)

	Lonely Planet \| Travel Links \| Solomon Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Destination Solomon Islands Lonely Planet's profile of island "wher facilities are limited, but you can drop in on your own yacht or from a passing cruiser and spend a day walking, talking to locals, swimming in St Paul's Pool, eating and checking out the points of interest." Go ›
		Discover Pigeon Island The Hepworth family have lived for more than fifty years on this remote atoll in the eastern region of the Solomon Islands.
		Solomons The official and up to date site of the SI Visitors Bureau is as good a place to start as any.
	www.lonelyplanet.com /travel_links/view.cfm?topicID=86 (181 words)

	Communications in the Solomon Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation transmits regular programming.
		Radio Receivers: 57,000 (1997) In addition to regular broadcast stations, several shortwave utility station networks exist, such as the Church of Melanesia network.
		People First Network (PFnet) operate a community email network with 17 rural access points (Apr 2005) http://www.peoplefirst.net.sb/general/pfnet.htm
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Communications_in_the_Solomon_Islands (164 words)

	Solomon Islands
		Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, east of Papua New Guinea
		Head of government: Prime Minister Solomon MAMALONI (since 7 November 1994) was elected by and from Parliament; Deputy Prime Minister Danny PHILIP (since NA October 1995) was appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from among the members of Parliament
		The government of the Solomon Islands is nearing financial insolvency.
	www.fortunecity.com /bally/waterford/96/soi.htm (812 words)

	International Flight Information Manual (Solomon Islands)
		Flight plans must be filed at least 48 hours before entry into Solomon Island airspace.
		All nonscheduled commercial aircraft landing for commercial purposes must obtain prior permission from the Civil Aviation Branch, Ministry of Transport, Communications and Government Utilities P.O. Box G8, Honiara, Solomon Islands (Telegraphic Address: CIVILAIR HONIARA; Telex: HQ 66310 Attn: C.A.A.) at least 14 days prior to departure.
		For further information, consult Solomon Islands Mission to the U.N., 820 2nd Ave., Suite 800A, New York, NY 10017 (212/599-6192/93).
	www.faa.gov /ats/aat/IFIM/ifimsbai.htm (271 words)

	Pacific Islands Newspapers & Media
		The Pacific Island Report is a very large web site with a good deal of worthwhile information and resources on the Pacific Islands.
		Island Tribune - Island Tribune - Micronesia's Biweekly Newspaper.
		Solomon Islands People First Network - Solomon Islands People First Network - Official rural development and grassroots focused web site with daily news, profiles, rural communications, digital library and other resources.
	www.escapeartist.com /media12/media12.htm (585 words)

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