REVENUE collection for the first quarter of this year is on the right direction towards achieving the estimated 2015 budget., That’s according to the Permanent Secretary (PS) for the Ministry of Finance & Treasury Fred Fakariwhen appearing before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) committee recently. “We are currently in the position we expected to be,…
A Special Taskforce has been established to investigate the beche-de-mer industry in light of allegations that the issuance of licenses for the exportation marine products (beche-de-mer) were in breach of relevant laws. The Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has announced this Thursday. “It was alleged that issuance of Export License on Marine Products…
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MEMBER of Parliament for North Malaita Jimmy Lusibaea has challenged Parliament as to whose interest is Solomon Islands pushing to pass the Fisheries Management Bill 2015. Mr Lusibaea’s call came amidst reports that the European Union has pressured the Fisheries Ministry for Parliament to pass the Fisheries Management Bill 2015 or risk losing its access…
More than 830 students studying at the Vura community highschool (CHS) will soon benefit from the first ever library in the school. The newly built school library is expected to be completed by next week said the construction leader Marlon Mau. Mr Mua said, at the moment they just waiting for paints to arrive and…
POLICE are still investigating the case of a young man who allegedly stabbed to death a man at Shortland Islands, Western Province early this year. Martin Rapena, 18, briefly appeared in the Honiara Magistrates’ Court yesterday and his matter was further adjourned to 7 May.Public Prosecutor Olivia Ratu who appeared on instructions of her colleague…
READSI (Resources for Education to Advance Development in Solomon Islands) have secured a substantial sponsorship deal with SolRice to improve literacy throughout the country. Nick Ellis, General Manager of SolRice said:“The program managed by READSI is close to our hearts as a corporate body that firmly believes in the long term success of our islands…
KASTOM Gaden Association (KGA) has recently sent out its officers to the provinces as part of visiting farmers, conduct trainings and providing planting materials. The visiting program is parts of KGA’s role to strengthen its link between local farmers in the country to promote food security through methods of organic farming for local farmers in…
STATE-OWNED Enterprises (SOEs) play a critical role in our economy, Permanent Secretary for Finance and Treasury, Fred Fakarii, says. He was speaking while opening the SOE forum held in Honiara, Wednesday. Mr Fakarii outlined the Government’s expectations of SOEs and emphasized the important role they play in the economy. “SOEs play a critical role in…
Reform to State Owned Enterprise (SOE) of Solomon Islands is a welcoming move that will enhance performance and productivity of SOEs as a huge income generating entity for the government. This was revealed by Richard Prebble of Asian Development Bank (ADB) during the SOE forum held at the Heritage Park Hotel, Wednesday. He said that…