THE Ministry of Finance and Treasury have confirmed that the exemption measures (both 50 % import duty exemption and zero sales tax) have reduced the domestic price of fuel by $0.35 per litre, which has directly benefited the end users. The Ministry revealed that import duty on fuel normally charge at $0.50 per litre and…
The missing link between leaders and citizens is facilitating a meaningful dialogue over issues of common interest, says the Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani. The Malaita Provincial Premier since taking office in 2019 has been responding to invitations from communities around Malaita Province for dialogue and information sharing sessions with his people. Following a recent…
THE vaccination rollout for schools in Western Province is expected to incur huge cost given the geographical challenge. That’s according to the Western Provincial Health Authorities during a meeting held last week in Gizo. This comes after the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) has made exception for all students whether vaccinated or…
Government awareness program on proposed extension of Parliament suffers major setback THE Government has suffered a major setback in its Constituency Awareness Program to get rural voters to support the proposed extension of the parliamentary term by another 12 months. East Kwaio MP and Minister for Environment Stanley Festus Sofu MP is the first casualty.…
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A HALF a million dollars worth of counterfeit 070 Stihl chainsaws have been destroyed at GBR, on Tuesday by Customs and the Discount Auto Parts, the genuine dealer of Stihl brand in the country. Discount Auto Parts Operation Manager, Sarah Bouro revealed that a total of 60 counterfeit Stihl chainsaws were seized by Customs, and…
SOLOMON Islands rising musical artist, Stephenous Maiaba, known by the stage name ‘Stegga Boy’ will soon release his new Extended Play (EP), which consists of his latest songs. In an interview, Stegga said he is currently working on the EP. He said that his new EP and more of his latest singles will be released…
LEADER of the Independent Group in Parliament Hon John D Kuku is calling on the government to offer free education this year as part of its policy redirection agenda. Mr Kuku said such a policy commitment will hugely contribute in our efforts towards Sustainable Development Goal 4 which commits us to ensure that “all boys…
SAMO Tagini, 45, never dreamt of becoming a nurse. This is because of the notion that nurses are only for females. Not only that but during his childhood days he saw that most nurses are females. However, growing up and attaining his education, the lad from Malaita and Western Provinces was inspired by his late…
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding between Solomon Islands Financial Intelligence Unit (SIFIU) and Solomon Islands Immigration Division. The purpose of the MoU is to set out the framework between RSIPF, SIFIU and Immigration Division in relation to cooperation for information exchange and enforcement of Solomon Islands legislation…