THE Government has approved an increase of the PAYE zero tax threshold from $15,080 to $30,080, a government statement says. This is in line with the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) 100 days’ policy to increase the zero tax threshold of the personal income tax from $15,080 to $30,080. The minimum threshold has not…
MANY ATTEND PUBLIC FORUM By SOLOMON LOFANAin Auki HUNDREDS of people attended a public forum Malaita for Democracy (M4D) civil society group organised at provincial capital Auki, Friday. The event was organised to allow ordinary Malaitans to express their views of current political and leadership issues. Resolution from yesterday’s event will be presented to…
By WARREN PAIAMunda, Western Province IT does not have to be controversial. It does not have to be an issue that polarizes the views and positions of so many people in this country. But the reality is that it has and continues to enrage the contending parties on the issue of Government’s diplomatic recognition of…
THE 43 names that appeared twice on the Honiara’s selected supervisors and enumerators for the upcoming national census were the result of a printing error. Census Office in a statement said the 43 names on the Honiara City list appeared twice but will not be replaced as perceived by some members of the public. The…
THE Third Makira Banana Festival will start with a float from Kira Kira, the provincial capital of Makira Ulawa Province to the festival venue at Kokana Village, West Bauro today. The Kokana Village Chief and his elders will welcome guests and participants as they arrive at the venue, taking them on a tour of the…
The Solomon Islands National U-17 men’s team has paid a special visit to Prime Minister Office (PMO) on Thursday. Head coach Stanley Waita and his team management led the boys for the courtesy visit. “Our boys paid a special visit to the Solomon Islands Government’s Prime Minister Office in Honiara today (yesterday),” a statement from…
First ever Malaita Peoples’ Dialogue By WILSON SAENI In Auki Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani officially invites Members of Parliament (MP) representing the 14 constituencies in the province to attend the Malaita Peoples Dialogue (MPD) in Auki next week. Premier Suidani confirmed to the paper saying an official invitation has been sent to 14 MPs…
The Solomon Islands Government (SIG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of the People’s Republic of China based on the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road Initiative framework. The main areas of cooperation under this agreement include policy coordination, facilities connectivity, unimpeded trade, financial integration and…
BRED Bank Solomon will open its doors tomorrow to allow customers to process personal & home loan applications and open news accounts. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Owen Thomson yesterday confirmed that there will be no other banking services provided on that day except for the two loans applications. “We are opening on Saturday morning from…
THE Solomon Islands Government has signed historical air service agreements with the governments of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Turkey, the Prime Minister’s Office said. Minister of Communication & Aviation Peter Shanel Agovaka signed the agreements recently which now open up the opportunity for both countries and their designated carriers to formalise services between…