BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO The noni industry is back on its feet following the crippling impacts of the covid-19 pandemic. Solomon Noni Corporation (SNC) is breaking through the European market. It is exporting one container of noni juice puree to…
285 Solomon Islanders to undergo TVET studies 2023 BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO The APTC TVET awards have been announced. Two hundred and eighty-five people will undergo studies. Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands Rod Hilton made the formal announcement at…
By EDDIE OSIFELO SOLOMON Islands will depend on fisheries and mining to fill the gap left behind by the declining logging industry. Logging is the major contributing revenue earner to the government coffers. Ministry of Finance and Treasury permanent secretary,…
Gov’t denies cashflow problem, says $200m in coffers By EDDIE OSIFELO MINISTRY of Finance and Treasury has denied any cash flow problem as there is still $200 million in the coffers. Permanent Secretary, McKinnie Dentana clarified this during a media…
BY NED GAGAHE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that it will work closely with the Solomon Islands Government to further deepens its engagements in the country. This was highlighted by IMF Resident Representative based in Fiji Mr. Neil Saker…
BY NED GAGAHE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended that Solomon Islands Government commences review of the Constituency Development Fund. This was highlighted by a team from IMF who have recently visited the country to conduct and presented a preliminary…
By EDDIE OSIFELO THE report of the Economic Stimulus Package is ready and will be tabled in Parliament. Deputy Secretary to Cabinet Florence Joel confirmed this to media in a press conference last Friday. Island Sun understands Government had engaged…
BY NED GAGAHE The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has welcomed the recent publication of the Auditor General’s audit reports of the three government ministries spending of covid-19 funds. IMF team leader who is the country for the 2023 IV Consultation…
IMF advises govt to control spending on Pacific Games and national general elections BY NED GAGAHE The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised the Solomons government to watch its spending on the Pacific Games and National general elections. “Expenditure related…
By EDDIE OSIFELO A focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and skills training is strategic to our efforts to build a vibrant sustainable economy. Opposition Leader, Mathew Wale stated this during his debate on the sine die motion…
