May 2015

SIDT celebrates 33rd anniversary, pays tribute to its pioneers

A well known Non-Government Organization (NGO), Solomon Islands Development Trust (SIDT) has celebrated its 33rd Anniversary at the headquarters in Honiara on Wednesday. The theme for the 33rd Anniversary was “Strong Villages equals to Strong Nation”. More than a hundred invited guests, families, friends and staff of the organizations celebrated the day together. SIDT has…

Fake permit exposed

Miner caught trying to deceive Customs INDONESIAN firm Bintang Borneo Limited has been caught attempting to deceive Customs with a fake export and consignment permit. The move was the latest attempt by the company to export bauxite it illegally extracted on Rennell island, Renbel Province, since last year. But the fake permit, issued on 27…