By Gary Hatigeva THE Payment System Bill 2018 currently before the Bills and Legislation Committee (BLC) has given proposition authority to the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) to regulate and control activities involving electronic payments. The Bill is proposing…
BY LYNTON AARON FILIA LAND is seen as difficult and risky business in Solomon Islands for both commercial and residential purposes. Corruption is considered rife and business owners often end up losing more in land dealings, said Acting Commissioner of…
CDF joint funding unmasked – figures revealed By Alfred Sasako IF you think the controversial Constituency Development Fund (CDF) is the only funding constituencies received over the years, think again. Since 2012, all 50 constituencies had been allocated additional…
By Ezekiel Talatau SOLOMON Power’s Pt Cruz Power House yesterday survived a fire scare when one of its pipes which contained diesel caught fire. It is said that quick thinking by workers saved the day for everyone. Reports reaching Island…
PRIME Minister Rick Houenipwela has joined world leaders in paying tribute to former Secretary General of the United Nations the Late Koffi Annan. Speaking at the 73rd United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York recently, Prime Minister Houenipwela said…
SOLOMON Islands is committed to the principles of good governance and transparency. Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela highlighted this when addressing the 73rd United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York recently. The Prime Minister told leaders at the UN Assembly…
By Gary Hatigeva THE Bills and Legislation Committee (BLC) is set to begin its inquiry into the government’s proposed payment system bill today, with hopes to receive a good turnout from those involved in its compilation. On Monday, the Committee…
BY ROMULUS HUTA REAL Kakamora striker and former Solomon Islands rep Adrian Mara is the current leader of the Telekom S-League goal scorers’ list. After round five matches, Mara finds himself leading the race with five goals. Clement Baegeni Henderson…
League boys go down fighting against Turkey SOLOMON Islands went down to a 30-22 defeat against an unranked Turkish side in their opening Group C match of the Rugby League Emerging Nations World Championship currently underway in Australia. Played at…
Responsible ministry fails to attend BLC hearing, gov’t commitment on revival initiative questioned By Gary Hatigeva THE Government’s commitment in ensuring the establishment of its much anticipated Development Bank of Solomon Islands (DBSI) has come under heavy criticism and draws…
