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mrsquirrel
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 Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 4:52 pm Post subject: Solomon Islands vs Marshall Islands |
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| Where would you rather teach? Which island has the friendlier people. |
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Kimchi Cha Cha
Joined: 15 May 2003
Location: was Suncheon, now Brisbane
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| Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 5:02 pm Post subject: |
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My parents worked in the Solomons for a while. The people are incredibly friendly but the nation is very poor, and its capital, Honiara, is crime-ridden. So much so, that Australian troops were set there to help restore order a couple of years back, they may well still be there.
I don't know much about the Marshall Islands. |
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icicle
Joined: 09 Feb 2007
Location: Gyeonggi do Korea
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| Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 5:28 pm Post subject: |
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| Kimchi Cha Cha wrote: |
My parents worked in the Solomons for a while. The people are incredibly friendly but the nation is very poor, and its capital, Honiara, is crime-ridden. So much so, that Australian troops were set there to help restore order a couple of years back, they may well still be there.
I don't know much about the Marshall Islands. |
The Solomon Islands are still very volatile politically - and Australian troops and Federal Police Officers have gone back in larger numbers to help maintain order in the country.
The Australian governments travel advisory for the Solomon Islands at the moment is "Exercise a high level of caution" which is only one step below reconsider your need to travel at all.
It includes the following specific warnings:
"We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution in the Solomon Islands because of the risk of civil unrest.
Criminal activity is of concern, particularly in East Honiara, and has sometimes involved violence.
Pay close attention to your personal security at all times and monitor the media for information about possible new safety or security risks.
An earthquake of 8.0 magnitude occurred on 2 April 2007 40 kilometers south southeast of Gizo and 350 kilometers west northwest of Honiara. The earthquake triggered a tsunami and has resulted in some casualties and widespread damage and flooding in coastal regions in some parts of the Solomon Islands. The earthquake has been followed by several aftershocks. The Solomon Islands Government has declared a State of Emergency for Western and Choiseul provinces and the northern part of Isabel province. Australians in the affected areas should follow the advice of the local authorities and monitor the media for updates.
You should avoid protests and large gatherings as they may turn violent. Such events could become catalysts for violence and civil disorder, and Australians could be targeted or become victims of violence directed at others.
Some criminal elements within the community have access to firearms. We continue to receive information suggesting that some of these may be encouraging criminal activity and acts of violence.
Staff of the Australian High Commission have been advised to take additional practical security measures, including exercising a high degree of personal security in their residences and to avoid walking, running or cycling after dark or in the early hours of the morning in Honiara. "
If you want to read the full details of this current travel advisory it is on line at http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Solomon_Islands
At this point in time I wouldn't recommend the Solomon Islands as a place to work.
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darkhorse_NZ
Joined: 20 Feb 2007
Location: South Korea
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| Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 7:55 pm Post subject: |
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| probly better off in the marshalls then, eh |
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mithridates
Joined: 03 Mar 2003
Location: President's office, Korean Space Agency
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| Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 8:16 pm Post subject: |
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| Is Vanuatu out of the question? |
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