One World:Development Options-Solomon Islands/Story of "Tetapare Island"

Abstract

This week presents a report discussing development options for Solomon Islands which involves an electricity scheme in Western Province, and a story on the Island of Tetapare with proposed resettlement after 100 years of abandon. Carolyn Court provides a brief background on this project, while Neil Kawan (Technical Officer for APTCE - Appropriate Technology for Community & Environment), describes some of the processes involved in this electricity scheme and how it is progressing. Peter Soloko, a descendant of the original landowners of Tetapare, gives a description of the island. Their is also an exchange of resettlement and development options for the island.