April 9, 2018

Options for better revenue collection for Malaita

BY SAMIE WAKORI Auki MALAITA Province must consider putting in place an effective mechanism to stimulate broader revenue collection across the province. Senior Revenue Officer of Revenue Division under the Provincial Ministry of Finance and Treasury, Mr Johnson Houma said…

Challenges and opportunities for SMEs

A series of practical articles by Chris Elphick, Breadfruit Consulting. DURING this series I am looking at a number of issues relevant to all SMEs and identify both the opportunities and challenges associated with each issue. Topics to be covered…

$30k school grant missing

BY SAMIE WAIKORI Auki PARENTS of Nanakinimae Primary School in East Kwaio are querying $30,000 of the primary division school grant which reportedly went missing. A parent, who is also a member of the school board, speaking to Island Sun…

Sport industry must be recognised

EARNING salaries through sports is probably a long way away from us in the Solomon Islands yet. Overseas however, men and women involved in professional sports can earn a great deal of money at the highest levels. The sport industry…